←Recommendations of WINDBERRY CREEK

  • Doug DeVita: WINDBERRY CREEK by Rachael Carnes
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    This may be my favorite of Rachael Carnes' plays: all of the hallmarks of her best work are here, heightened by some of her sharpest dialogue, characters who are truly struggling with the conflicts that come from just being themselves, yet are completely relatable, and a story that plumbs the depths of their problems with humanity and a healthy dose of humor. And the ending, well nigh perfect, will rip your heart out. A beautiful work.

    This may be my favorite of Rachael Carnes' plays: all of the hallmarks of her best work are here, heightened by some of her sharpest dialogue, characters who are truly struggling with the conflicts that come from just being themselves, yet are completely relatable, and a story that plumbs the depths of their problems with humanity and a healthy dose of humor. And the ending, well nigh perfect, will rip your heart out. A beautiful work.

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  • Nick Malakhow: WINDBERRY CREEK by Rachael Carnes
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    This is an emotionally affecting and potent story of three generations of women confronting mortality, grief, and the open wounds of family trauma. While the specters of suicide and mental illness hang over them, Carnes mines appropriately used and much-needed humor from the unique humanity of each of her characters. Emma, Mary, and Kate are all compelling and fully realized characters who, by the end of the piece, come to understand what's behind some of their central tensions with one another. The ending is satisfying, heartbreaking, and hopeful. I hope to see this developed and produced...

    This is an emotionally affecting and potent story of three generations of women confronting mortality, grief, and the open wounds of family trauma. While the specters of suicide and mental illness hang over them, Carnes mines appropriately used and much-needed humor from the unique humanity of each of her characters. Emma, Mary, and Kate are all compelling and fully realized characters who, by the end of the piece, come to understand what's behind some of their central tensions with one another. The ending is satisfying, heartbreaking, and hopeful. I hope to see this developed and produced soon!

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