UNEVEN SIDES OF A TRIANGLE by
5 May. 2020
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Giving voice to the often voiceless, O'Neill-Butler finds the light in the darkest of circumstances with a play about hope, resilience, and the families that we make ourselves. ”
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Stephen Kaplan
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- The Home for Retired Canadian Girlfriends by8 Feb. 2020“ A totally clever and hysterical play. Bright and breezy but with something to say as well. Bavoso creates a whole world and, even in its short length, finds ways to constantly surprise and delight the audience. A really enjoyable play. ”
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