The brilliance of this piece is in the stream of conscious telling. Of finding the correct words on the fly, of making sure that the story is true and honest.
In this case, it is yanking the scab and letting the world examine the wound - raw and vulnerable. More theater should have this level of truth. I find myself very moved by this piece and wish that more festivals opened themselves up to monologues. This needs to be in front of a lot of people.

Everyone has a story to tell and Vogel captures Amanda's coming of age story with eloquence. The emotions were raw for the audience but relatable with a twist. This monologue deserves to be performed.

A fascinating exploration of the internal gymnastics it takes to get to a place where healing can begin. Wendy Vogel’s richly drawn character takes us through the full range of emotions. We’re sorry for her, frightened for her and cheering for her. Would love to see this monologue performed. I could imagine hearing a pin drop at the end.