role in the musical (no spoilers in this review) and was without a doubt the strongest and most compelling voice on stage. A surprise standout for me was Michael Cox in his supporting role as Henry, Natalie's boyfriend.  Natural in his acting and captivatingly sweet in his singing, Cox was a small gem of a performance to watch. I wish I could praise the cast as a whole, but there was one disappointing weak link for me. Rejean Cournoyer as Dan, the father, lacked any real chemistry with the other cast members and his somewhat stiff and forced performance made it seem as though he was uncomfortable in the role. To add insult to injury, his voice while passable, just didn't seem up to the demands of this production. It wasn't a tragic turn by any stretch, but with such a good cast around him, Cournoyer seemed lacking. Rounding out the production were Cory Sincennes'  simple and stripped down set designs composed of steel girder-like structures supporting two catwalks, turning the stage into a  three-storey structure for the actors to populate.  Chairs and tables were wheeled in and out when needed, but the effect was distinctly bare with dark lighting and ethereal rain effects in the background. Minimal sets don't always succeed or enhance a production, but in this case I think the choice worked. Perhaps a kind of a metaphor for the dark and stark emotions the entire family is feeling or at the very least providing no distraction