←Recommendations of Mountain Law

  • Ky Weeks: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    Emptiness has tangibility in this play, and religious guilt seems to take on a physical presence. And while the walls seem to close in, always present is the reality that what's really trapping Tamson is the choices and expectations of the male characters. Depicts the West with a memorably haunting tone.

    Emptiness has tangibility in this play, and religious guilt seems to take on a physical presence. And while the walls seem to close in, always present is the reality that what's really trapping Tamson is the choices and expectations of the male characters. Depicts the West with a memorably haunting tone.

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  • Chelsea Frandsen: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    No matter what she writes Larson has a way of making me think even as I enjoy myself, and she did it again with MOUNTAIN LAW. As always, phenomenal language from this master storyteller kept me riveted. Tamson is a powerhouse of a woman and a role any actress would love to sink her teeth into.

    No matter what she writes Larson has a way of making me think even as I enjoy myself, and she did it again with MOUNTAIN LAW. As always, phenomenal language from this master storyteller kept me riveted. Tamson is a powerhouse of a woman and a role any actress would love to sink her teeth into.

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  • Meredith Bartmon: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    How do women survive the daily onslaught of white noise and isolation? Mountain Law takes a relevant POV on the individual’s flexible relationship with faith in the light of hardship and changing circumstances. Tamson is clearly a devout woman but she learns to be unashamed of her fallible humanity. Howard is strict in his beliefs but not immovable. It’s a resonant reminder that faith isn’t a monolith. Melissa writes in a beautifully balanced mix of narrative and theatrical storytelling. She asks the audience to observe a time and place they may be viewing too narrowly.

    How do women survive the daily onslaught of white noise and isolation? Mountain Law takes a relevant POV on the individual’s flexible relationship with faith in the light of hardship and changing circumstances. Tamson is clearly a devout woman but she learns to be unashamed of her fallible humanity. Howard is strict in his beliefs but not immovable. It’s a resonant reminder that faith isn’t a monolith. Melissa writes in a beautifully balanced mix of narrative and theatrical storytelling. She asks the audience to observe a time and place they may be viewing too narrowly.

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  • Mad Cow Theatre: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    The special considerations to the wind are remarkable and help to set the tone of the play providing spatial attitude and rhythm. The juxtaposition of men in the time period is powerful: have we really changed? Have men really changed as much as we'd like to think they have? A very strong character arc for the lead female character, Tamson.

    The special considerations to the wind are remarkable and help to set the tone of the play providing spatial attitude and rhythm. The juxtaposition of men in the time period is powerful: have we really changed? Have men really changed as much as we'd like to think they have? A very strong character arc for the lead female character, Tamson.

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  • Donna Gordon: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    This is an interesting take on the Mormon way of life in the 1800's. This life included a strict adherence to their laws. The author shows how the dedication to this religion can be extreme, and how this might lead to the breaking of these laws. I don't know much about Mormonism, but I recognize self-righteousness which is upstaged by infidelity. The dialogue fits the setting and time period.

    This is an interesting take on the Mormon way of life in the 1800's. This life included a strict adherence to their laws. The author shows how the dedication to this religion can be extreme, and how this might lead to the breaking of these laws. I don't know much about Mormonism, but I recognize self-righteousness which is upstaged by infidelity. The dialogue fits the setting and time period.

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  • Rachel Bublitz: Mountain Law by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    MOUNTAIN LAW has gripping and lyrical language. It's a historical piece that lives in immediacy, which I find all great historical scrips must find a way to do. Larson also plays with time in space in beautiful and unexpected ways throughout the story, and gives us three vibrant and complex characters. Very well written, highly recommend!

    MOUNTAIN LAW has gripping and lyrical language. It's a historical piece that lives in immediacy, which I find all great historical scrips must find a way to do. Larson also plays with time in space in beautiful and unexpected ways throughout the story, and gives us three vibrant and complex characters. Very well written, highly recommend!

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