We all have that negative voice in our heads. We all know what it’s like to feel disgusted with ourselves, and then try to mask it out in the world. Swenson’s “The Mirror” is a theatrical parable that shows us how our lives can change if we simply accept the person we see in the mirror. Using magical realism is highly effective as we catch a glimpse of three people unknowingly searching for something within themselves. The Mirror tells them what they already know, yet validates them in the way they need. Wonderful piece to edify an audience!
We all have that negative voice in our heads. We all know what it’s like to feel disgusted with ourselves, and then try to mask it out in the world. Swenson’s “The Mirror” is a theatrical parable that shows us how our lives can change if we simply accept the person we see in the mirror. Using magical realism is highly effective as we catch a glimpse of three people unknowingly searching for something within themselves. The Mirror tells them what they already know, yet validates them in the way they need. Wonderful piece to edify an audience!