For me this play was a piece that expertly unfolded at the right pace. As an audience member you were asking questions as the action proceeded and Debbie rewards you with the answers explained by a woman waiting for her love and the unexpected person who delivers her some news. She also intertwines the familiar tale of broken promises, the complexity of romance and for me an ending I really didn't see coming. All perfectly balanced in amongst the two characters who the audience witness as part of this unexpected meeting.

Inspiration for plays comes in many forms, and in THE ASSUMPTION OF LOVE, Debbie Lamedman has found hers in a painting by Edward Hopper. With poignant dialogue and unexpected characters, the play reveals itself in emotional layers that feel so authentic to the era. The tone of the play is both delicate and bold, packed with subtext and an ending that draws you back into the painting itself. A beautiful interpretation of the painting that creates an even greater art.

This is a lovely, historical play that gives life and meaning to an emotionally-charged piece of artwork. I appreciated the tenderness in the face of vulnerability - there is something so kind and gentle about this fleeting moment between two strangers. The characters' voices felt like they were straight out of the period, adding a sense of authenticity to this already atmospherically-rich play. It left me with chills and a sense of melancholy peace.