Fay and her sister meet at their childhood home. Their mother passed away recently and their father has invited them there to tell them he is selling the house. While Fay is in town, she likes to walk on the nearby bridge to clear her mind and see the views. She meets Hopkins up there. After running into each other a few times, he reveals that he was planning to jump off the bridge but meeting her prevented him from doing so. This causes Fay to worry that he’ll want to jump again.
Charly Evon Simpson has written a play that handles a very heavy topic with grace. It’s well balanced as it combines moments of joy with moments of great sadness.
Jazzma Pryor (STEW) is outstanding as Fay, who is onstage the entire show going through times of human connection, heavy emotions, and shedding tears. Jennifer Glasse (The Locusts) is great as the sister, who handles things seemingly smoother. Darren Jones (Wellesley Girl) is excellent as the father, who is a bit lost after losing his wife. Jeff Kurysz is superb as Hopkins, the new friend that Fay didn’t know she needed.
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