Ricochet Collective's world-premiere work explores the true story of Terry Lynn Barton, a former US Forest Service employee who started the largest wildfire in Colorado’s history by burning a letter from her husband. More…
Under the obsessive scrutiny of investigator Kim Jones, Terry's actions are called into question in a desperate attempt to uncover the motive behind her crime. As we watch Terry's relationship with her husband deteriorate over time, the clues begin to fall into place. Was the fire really an accident, or was it caused by a woman trying desperately to break free?
See it if Troubled relationships and lack of support in rural Colorado. Human breakdown leads to disaster.
Don't see it if You are looking to be uplifted. This is a cautionary tale based on real events. The menace of the fire is well done.
See it if Want to see a complex weaving of storylines inspired by a real event. This is haunting, lyrical, touching, intriguing. I loved this.
Don't see it if Want story 2 wrap up tidily. A few people were confused, due to some magical realism, but it gets you thinking, no answers at end.
Also This show is so interesting and unique. All the actors are good, the p... Read more Read less
See it if you like plays on the inertia of unsatisfying relationships; you’d see an immersive set that creates holodeck-like environs from a black box
Don't see it if you're looking forward to a tightly woven mystery, new psychological insights, or a polished script
Also Nifty set—never sat in anything quite like it and it contributes a lot... Read more Read less
See it if it comes back! All 5 actors were ON & committed: No BS. Very intense at times, but real. Unconventional theater & staging worked perfectly.
Don't see it if "theater-in-the-round" bugs you. You're facing others, one-level/one-row seating, w/actors at your same level, like "Untold Yippie Project".
Also Exciting yet bittersweet to see closing night.... Read more Read less
See it if Fantastic acting, great staging, wonderfully mysterious script of compelling characters affected by a huge wildfire in Colorado. A gem!
Don't see it if You prefer traditional theaters or might be uncomfortable sitting on a bench for 80 minutes. Even so, maybe bring a pillow - worth seeing!
See it if you like to see plays based on true stories (although the script is ambiguous); the staging is clever and the acting is good.
Don't see it if you are looking for something light and uplifting; or if you can't sit on a hard bench with no back support for 80 minutes.
Also The staging was clever and the acting was good - but the script was mo... Read more Read less
See it if you like shows about interesting, complex female characters. Good acting.
Don't see it if You don't like small theaters. There are only 2 bathrooms and they are down a set of stairs to get to.
See it if You have an interest in this historic fire, want a different semi-immersive evening at the theater with good acting and a great setting.
Don't see it if If you don't lile being close to actors. No interations but you are right there inside the play.
See it if you're in for a serious play about the fates and consequences of emotionally driven people and actions. Acting is superb; story absorbin
Don't see it if you're looking for something light-hearted. Or a evolving narrative. You're in for a serious character and relationship study
See it if you like good staging and an interesting story.
Don't see it if you don't like true stories or are looking for something fast paced.
See it if you’re interested in how design & staging can support a play-script, enrich good performances, and engage an audience in a deep way.
Don't see it if You are annoyed by Theatre that is untraditional in its presentation or overly concerned about open flame onstage.
See it if You want to see a high quality, creatively staged and wonderfully acted piece. The actor who played Kim was stellar. Amazing projection use.
Don't see it if You don’t like intimate plays. You prefer musicals.
See it if You like well acted theater in an interesting space with an interesting theme. This story gently rolls down the stream, slow and steady
Don't see it if You need a ton of action to get you through a play. Also sometimes the timeline of scenes is confusing as it jumps back and forth.
See it if you want an interesting journey into how one small action can affect something irrevocably. Excellent acting and very creative staging.
Don't see it if you don't like intimate settings. Seating is in a "camping area" right in front of the characters.
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See it if You enjoy challenging, non-linear and parallel plot lines to resolve mystery of real historical event and troubled relationships, clever set
Don't see it if Rapid layered dialog, flash backs and forwards, unresolved mystery, real fire, cigarettes, lesbians, 90 min. w/o interval, hard seat disturb
See it if Very good acting from the quartet playing humans. All fit enough for very athletic roles. Great use of projections. Superb set overall.
Don't see it if The masked bear role is a pretentious conceit, undercutting the play's realism. The long hardwood benches are a very tough sit.
Also 95% of audience in their twenties, so think noisy bar. Surprising layo... Read more Read less
See it if Interesting script and extremely well-executed production (design, direction, and performance).
Don't see it if The script ultimately left me unsatisfied. Why did this story need to be told?