"The Forgetful Storyteller" is a warm and sincere look at a family’s perseverance in the face of dementia (which I can relate to all too well). The bond between David and his granddaughter Emma is especially poignant, finding humor and sweetness in their shared stories. It’s an honest, uplifting exploration of how love persists even as memories begin to shift. I can say from personal experience that many will relate and enjoy as much as I have!

I don’t usually get this emotional reading a play, but Jack Levine’s 'The Forgetful Storyteller' hit me hard. Having had a loved one go through dementia, so much of it felt painfully real. But it’s not all sadness—there’s humor, warmth, and those small, precious moments of connection that make you realize how much love can endure. Levine captures all of it so honestly. I couldn’t stop thinking about it long after I finished—it’s one of those stories that sticks with you.

A moving and deeply human play, The Forgetful Storyteller captures the quiet heartbreak of dementia with honesty, warmth, and grace. Jack Levine crafts richly drawn characters whose love and resilience shine through moments of humor and pain. The bond between David and Emma is especially affecting, grounding the story in tenderness and truth. Both intimate and universal, this is a poignant, beautifully told reminder of memory, legacy, and the enduring power of family.