←Recommendations of resurrection

The storytelling in this compelling drama is, (true to Jordan Elizabeth Henry’s instantly recognizable style,) rich with sensory imagery. The stunning moments of elevated theatricality are beautifully balanced with intimate exchanges between two sisters, and a young man from their past. We ache for Riley early on, and come to understand the dark truth behind her panic attacks. A skillful, taut tale that unravels perfectly in the play’s final moments, there are huge opportunities here for lighting, sound, and scenic designers. Produce this one!

I love this play. It's so well crafted, written in a completely authentic voice, and quite moving.

Beautifully balanced characters drive a fascinating plot line. Henry deftly weaves a conflict between siblings with the characters' self conflicts, layering the whole with very human qualities of love, selfishness and doubt, a sprinkling of humor and a mystery. Extremely well done.

This is a powerful piece of theatre that deserves production everywhere. It is elegant. It is brutal. It is honest. It NAILS what real anxiety looks like. This is my first encounter with Henry’s work, and she immediately reveals herself as a master of pace and dialogue, the latter of which, like the lake in the play, holds so much beneath its surface. Her characters leapt off the page and rooted themselves in me as I read, and I can only imagine what a staged production would do. Stage this play.

An arresting play that centers mental illness through an emotionally complex relationship between two sisters. Henry's pacing is perfect, as evident in her shorter works. She knows when to hold back and when to reveal, showing here how death in the family complicates everything - trust, communication, intimacy. Henry resurrects trauma, but does more than that, something that is rare indeed in theatre: she transcends it, beautifully, showing a way forward. Easy to produce, this female-centric play deserves your attention.