“ More than the December holidays, Thanksgiving seems to be the time of truths about families. Heirloom recipes, guessing what you are grateful for .. or not, it can be an emotional dinner. Donnelly sets the table with a fractured family where healing is possible but not guaranteed. A remembrance of a family recipe conjures up the good, the bad, and the ugly. Time heals and time gives. Donnelly offers both. A play that exposes truths, it gives us an ending worthy of giving thanks. ”

“ What’s that line? “If you didn’t want me to write about it, you should have behaved better!” Alterman turns the tables on family life. Even when the going gets tough, Alterman spices it all up with surprises and humor. A hard look at family dynamics through a delightful theatrical lens. The ending has you lost in “what’s next?” ”

“ How many times can I recommend this? As a lifelong fan of Balanchine’s Nutcracker, I remember being uncomfortable during “Tea” and “ Coffee.” Balanchine changed the names of the dances but kept the stereotypical costumes and dance steps. Lucy Wang deftly brings us a Nutcracker for our century. Be Like Water contains all the wit and smart dialogue we are used to getting from the playwright. She infuses all her characters with a strong sense of who they are. Bruce Lee, flowers, and food give us the unexpected. So appropriate for this reimagined ballet to be a Reimagine finalist. ”

“ Minigan immerses us in history - real and lore. I love the combination of docudrama with the mystical. The play is ripe with imagery and delights for designers. You will lean in - wanting more. Easy to stage, the play sings of darker nights, other-wordly creatures and just enough history to allow you to believe all of it. ”