There is an unmistakable scent of Chekhov in the air as we are invited into one of the homes of America s crumbling New England aristocracy. It is Thanksgiving , and her three divorced grandchildren invade, each with his or her own problems and agendas. This could be a tremendous setup for any number of reunion plays, but Joanna M. Glass ability to paint startling images in words without ever sounding pompous makes us cling to the story. Glass has a gallant second in director Scott Segall, whose extraordinary sensitivity works its way with each of his talented cast members.
Every moment is a polished balance of theatricality and realism.
The many bursts of laughter are never pushed, but flow from real human understanding, and an equal number of tears are honest and earned.