“We find ourselves in a bleak world where three survivors are hiding out after a nuclear holocaust. Virtually nothing is left...Dumeng brings out a lot of musical humor and the glory of being an American, even when there is no more America. It really is like a one-hour roller coaster ride, for which we should thank the talented cast and writer. Even if you aren’t familiar with anti-nuclear tales such as ‘Threads’ and/or post-modern theater, there is much to enjoy.”
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“The writing here is spare, brutal, and emotionally resonate. Menna has imbued her work with a musicality for both the words and the long silences that fall in between...Menna’s dialogue crackles with energy and wit...The play takes a turn and lands an emotional wallop on the audience...Dumeng infuses an elegiac tone into the work to stunning effect...It speaks to the dark shadows of the 21st-century in a vibrant and yes comic voice. It should be seen."
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“If British accents don’t spark your interest, come to watch the fantastic actors perform. Physical comedy adds a delightful layer to the quick humorous exchanges over the meaning of nothing...The writer plays with the meaning of words as we watch the characters struggle to survive and maintain positive spirits...Overall, ‘Occasionally Nothing’ is witty, worth seeing, and will leaving you pondering the meaning of your own utterances.”
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