Excerpt from The JOLT News
‘Small Mouth Sounds’
A cocktail of comedy and introspection, this play is about six people who go on a retreat to learn about who they are and to allow the practice of silent meditation to change them.
This motley crew represents many of us, varying in age, sexuality, and where they stand on the scale between being easygoing and being orderly. Each character is forced to interact with nature, each other, themselves, and all the questions that come from their experiences.
Bouncing back and forth between moments of laughter and poignant and heartbreaks, this play is packed with raw emotions and describes some of life’s hardest circumstances. This is a mixture we all could sip on right now.
Directed by Lauren Love, the cast is composed of talented actors who step into their characters' shoes by wearing their emotions on their faces and not being afraid to itch their mosquito bites or take their tops off to jump into the lake.
The set design for this show is particularly clever –- the screen changes the scenery throughout the show and allows the actors to embrace shadow play. The black box is an ideal space for this show in how it allows the audience to observe and also feel part of the retreat. With a maximum occupancy of roughly 50 people, I would advise you to come early to ensure you get a seat.
There is no intermission for this show. Admission is a suggested donation at the door.