Raven Petretti-Stamper

This piece blew me away. The setting, the situation and the reality of what it was all about so much bigger than the beginning would have led the reader, me, to believe. A stunning piece about the cloaks we sometimes don't know we're wearing to hide the truth. The characters are there, the subtext is there, the plot is there. I sure as heck hope this has been performed a thousand times because it deserves it.

So powerful and suspenseful right from the opening. A stranger in the hallway who may or may not want to get in but for what reason? I'm not a director but I could visualize and hear every word every intention spoken. An important work emphasized by the restraint and brilliance in the writing. Once I had a firm view, this will keep you guessing, each line made me ask will she and hope she would.

These children are so vivid/real and their shared moments are so honest. Of course children know who they are but I'm reading this from the perspective of someone who didn't grow up in the oh ohs so I feel for their journey. This piece or pieces from it need to be seen. Embracing what/who these characters represent is so important in a time where we're supposed to accept all but many are hesitant. Bravo for putting these beautiful children on paper. I hope it is seen by many.

I am smiling from ear to ear. What a wonderful piece that captures a 50 year bond perfectly. And I know it's Irving Berlin's music that was featured but I couldn't help but think of the song, It's A Quiet Thing and the lyrics "Happiness comes in on a tip toe" because this piece does that, it tip toes in. The simplicity is striking and really brings this beautiful relationship to life.

What a beautiful, touching moment in the main character's lives. So nice to see two older characters and have the piece be about dementia without it really being. A splendid job that is def worthy of the stage.