Even though he sets it in 1969 with expert precision, with historical reference that feels lived-in and earned, Philip’s characters always have a way of jumping off the page as incredibly real and current. The love, loss, and prejudice felt so deeply in this play rings true a half of a century later. The framing of the infamous moon landing speech and how it transforms into a metaphor for what the characters are facing was just astounding. What a moving play - I recommend it profusely!
Even though he sets it in 1969 with expert precision, with historical reference that feels lived-in and earned, Philip’s characters always have a way of jumping off the page as incredibly real and current. The love, loss, and prejudice felt so deeply in this play rings true a half of a century later. The framing of the infamous moon landing speech and how it transforms into a metaphor for what the characters are facing was just astounding. What a moving play - I recommend it profusely!