Undercurrents Festival of One Act Plays: Falling Open Makes a Powerful Impression.
Falling Open is a journey into the self, after being sexually abused as a child.
The story is set in the bedroom of the main protagonist from where she takes us to the darkest recesses of her memories. Her only companion and support on this tricky and dangerous road is a doll – the only witness of her childhood drama.
It is an extremely difficult task to tell a story about such a sensitive topic. There would be nothing easier than to fall into a trap of over-acting and over-dramatization in an attempt to make the message stronger. Fortunately, this did not happen. Luna Alison showed a thorough understanding of the issue and found the courage to talk about it honestly. Even though her voice was barely loud enough to be heard and understood, her telling of the story resounded powerfully and made a strong impression on those present.