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| Kristin Joy Moran, Kate Donick, and Anora Biggs Photo by Renee Ashlock |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Paul Zindel's The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a powerful and poignant exploration of family dysfunction, resilience and hope. The recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971, the play is an emotionally charged drama that still resonates today. While it tackles dark and difficult subject matter, the production at Ghostlight Theatre is gripping and deeply moving, with a talented cast and astute direction that highlight both the raw pain and flickers of hope within Zindel's work. The play centers on Beatrice, a bitter and disillusioned single mother, and her two daughters, Ruth and Tillie....The performances in Ghostlight's production are exceptional. As Beatrice, Kristin Joy Moran commands the stage with a volatile and layered portrayal, capturing the character's bitterness while revealing the deep pain beneath an abrasive exterior. Her moments of vulnerability add depth to a woman who could otherwise be purely antagonistic, making her someone you empathize with even though she is, basically, a horrible person. It's an explosive performance that you won't soon forget." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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