Shiva for an Atheist by
18 Aug. 2023
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A fascinating portrait of the not-so-perfect American family struggling with inherited trauma, impending elder death, and how to move the next generation forward. The matriarch, Hilde, is one of the most complex characters I’ve encountered on NPX, and I found myself wrestling with the same mixed feelings about her as her own family. On another level entirely, the play serves a survey of American societal culture and mores through the generations and illustrates how those impacted this family and their decisions in very real ways. A smart, tense, well done drama. ”