“Carol of Carroll Gardens” hides a few tricks up its sleeve. Ostensibly a story about a misanthropic woman with terminal cancer, the play layers great theatricality, surrealism, and transformations—of people, animals, and neighborhoods—in a savory dish. With poignancy and great humor, the play follows Carol through cancer treatment, assisted by her friend Scotty, kindly nurses, an ailing physician, and three magical cats. Structured beautifully and never predictable, “Carol” takes us on a journey that initially seems to be about preparing to die but ultimately is about learning to live...
“Carol of Carroll Gardens” hides a few tricks up its sleeve. Ostensibly a story about a misanthropic woman with terminal cancer, the play layers great theatricality, surrealism, and transformations—of people, animals, and neighborhoods—in a savory dish. With poignancy and great humor, the play follows Carol through cancer treatment, assisted by her friend Scotty, kindly nurses, an ailing physician, and three magical cats. Structured beautifully and never predictable, “Carol” takes us on a journey that initially seems to be about preparing to die but ultimately is about learning to live. Readers at the Depot highly recommend it.