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28 Jul. 2023
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What an exquisitely rendered constellation of people Rivers has created here. Their individual voices shine clearly and distinctly and you can feel all of their wants and needs jump off the page. I appreciated the irregular, human rhythms of speech and behavior captured in the alternatingly short and long scenes, and that the momentum of the piece built organically with potent and ever-increasing tension without ever resorting to manufactured drama. The everyday poetry and lyricism in the text was compelling and highly theatrical while still sounding so natural and subtle. I'd love to see this staged! ”