Sharon is “retired from her marriage” and living in Iowa. She is lonely, so she decides to take in a roommate. In comes Robyn, who is moving from the Bronx. She hesitantly reveals that she is trying to escape her past and Sharon keeps pushing to find out more. Since Sharon doesn’t have much of an identity herself, she becomes somewhat obsessed with learning about Robyn and her dark past. They become fast friends as they laugh together, but perhaps they are too different for it to last.
Joy Vandervort-Cobb is excellent as Sharon. She plays her as a worried mother and roommate who is unaware when she is becoming too nosy. Sharon Graci (Homeland on Showtime) is perfect as Robyn. She is clearly stressed out about all the attention she is getting from Robyn. This was not what she was looking for when she decided to move to Iowa. Together they have great chemistry as their relationship continually shifts.
Music plays a role in this production. Sharon says she doesn’t listen to any music except for the one mix CD that her son gave to her. On the other hand, Robyn loves music and happily introduces many different artists. The music really brings them together and strengthens their friendship. For example, Robyn puts on a record and for the first time in the play, Sharon loosens up and starts to dance.
Cost of a ticket: $53
PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It
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