(Three Times Nothing/InterAction)
Created and performed by Maja Bieler and Jenny Sargent.
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What a tender, sweet, and painful piece. Two optimistic candidates encounter each other as they wait for interviews at the Immigration office. One is tough, intense and innocent, the other cheery and open. We don't expect more than a romp in a difficult and frustrating place.
Instead, simple cooperation on a questionnaire turns into a strident frightening interrogation which forces a recounting of horrible experiences and helplessness. A beautiful image of boats unfolds (or folds) as the story unwinds. The kindness of these clear, true characters makes their encounter especially bittersweet.
Bieler and Sargent perform this treat beautifully. They are true clowns: playful, joyful, natural. I was only disappointed that it was not longer. I could have followed the story for twice the time. I hope they look inside the work for ways to expand it, and make it a full length show.
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