What a funny, poignant, and, above all, human story about connection, grief, and moving on. The four characters in Wood's play are all vividly-rendered and have loaded and nuanced relationships with one another. The piece moves with a beautifully irregular tempo--hilarious, awkward, and complex interactions are punctuated by more contemplative moments of solitude and potent stage pictures. That said, even though Wood doesn't try to force explosive theatrics, the play always feels brisk and perpetually engaging. In the end, there are no easy answers to grief and estrangement, yet the final...
What a funny, poignant, and, above all, human story about connection, grief, and moving on. The four characters in Wood's play are all vividly-rendered and have loaded and nuanced relationships with one another. The piece moves with a beautifully irregular tempo--hilarious, awkward, and complex interactions are punctuated by more contemplative moments of solitude and potent stage pictures. That said, even though Wood doesn't try to force explosive theatrics, the play always feels brisk and perpetually engaging. In the end, there are no easy answers to grief and estrangement, yet the final scene feels hopeful and satisfying. Beautiful work!