What fascinates is the range of varied reviews received when new plays are presented.
While agree with Iris regarding the cluttered downstage settings – ( which was later removed )
it appears that many remain ignorant of the realities of unabating explosive rage which is all part of Post Traumatic Stress syndrome – a state which family members ensure over years attempting helplessly to redirect and or manage. ( Hence Girl Sarahs introduction of musical instruments)
Chas Mitchell captured this not so ‘one note’ condition brilliantly – while also breaking down at the loss of this beloved and demonstrating the abject terror experienced by soldiers in all the flash backs of WW II bombings simulated on stage .
Always Important to recognize that one persons experience is just that* – we thank you for your review – despite what appears to be little understanding of PTSD and how it manifests .
It was touching to see how many Veterans have seen the show and loved it confirming that they ‘ get’ the impact of PTSD and how this weaves and works its dangerous ways into Families. They got it.
Various critics loved the show – see comments below from a variety of reviews*
Sarah, Paul and Johnny ended up a trio who touched my heart.”
“The P.O.W. and the Girl’ finds powerful emotional release in NoHo “
“This play is solid and moving. I recommend seeing this play and take note of the underlying message of courage despite tragedy”.
What fascinates is the range of varied reviews received when new plays are presented.
While agree with Iris regarding the cluttered downstage settings – ( which was later removed )
it appears that many remain ignorant of the realities of unabating explosive rage which is all part of Post Traumatic Stress syndrome – a state which family members ensure over years attempting helplessly to redirect and or manage. ( Hence Girl Sarahs introduction of musical instruments)
Chas Mitchell captured this not so ‘one note’ condition brilliantly – while also breaking down at the loss of this beloved and demonstrating the abject terror experienced by soldiers in all the flash backs of WW II bombings simulated on stage .
Always Important to recognize that one persons experience is just that* – we thank you for your review – despite what appears to be little understanding of PTSD and how it manifests .
It was touching to see how many Veterans have seen the show and loved it confirming that they ‘ get’ the impact of PTSD and how this weaves and works its dangerous ways into Families. They got it.
Various critics loved the show – see comments below from a variety of reviews*
Sarah, Paul and Johnny ended up a trio who touched my heart.”
“The P.O.W. and the Girl’ finds powerful emotional release in NoHo “
“This play is solid and moving. I recommend seeing this play and take note of the underlying message of courage despite tragedy”.
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It takes all walks of life and all’ contextual perspectives’ – so says Sarah – the Girl !
One more riveting review for POW AND THE GIRL
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