Red Ball Theater's production was incredibly moving. Fabric and a ball was used to create a puppet representing a circus performer. Other objects were juggled, ridden as a unicycle, and used as hula hoops. Then a tragic disease struck. Hands grabbed the fabric and disabled the puppet as multiple schlerosis attacked different limbs. The story is about this person's struggle and determination to continue to find and create ways to continue to live to the fullest. As the disease progressed and she needed a wheelchair (made with the same rings she had hooped with). She still found new ways to incorporate her art.. I was moved to tears with the power, insight and sensitivity of this performance. It deserved a standing ovation; ironically, because I was so deeply moved, I was unable to stand at the end...
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