A humorous, compassionate, and thought-provoking examination of memory care that foregrounds the dignity and individuality of people facing dementia...all with a delightful dose of whimsy! A remarkable achievement.

A frequently heartbreaking, sensitively handled piece that tackles a difficult subject with humor and imagination. I loved the use of theatricality to convey the slippery nature of memory among dementia patients, and the ways that time and space blur together in the "eternal present."

An outstandingly well-written meditation on the nuances of aging, Liz Coley's "Castaways" is a fresh absurdist take on dementia, death, and and the fickleness of memory. The play offers no easy answers, leaning into the surreal premise without losing its grasp on the story's central humanity. Mary Ann and Ginger are two lovely characters approaching a new adventure, and do so with a combination of grit and melancholy that leaves an indelible and aching impression on the reader.