Theater Review: Carol Triffle's Absurdist New Play 'Happyness (The Wrecking Ball)' at Imago Theatre
Briefly

Happyness (The Wrecking Ball) is an absurdist play by Carol Triffle that reflects contemporary societal issues. Set in a cramped space, the story revolves around three characters who form a found family while navigating personal and collective crises amidst the threat of eviction. The play delves into deep questions about existence and relationships within a chaotic world, emphasized by Imago Theatre's effective staging. With the looming threat of demolition, each character's reaction reveals their fears and their attempts to maintain connection and survival.
"The wrecking ball is demolishing your neighborhood real soon!"
"I'm just trying to live," she says, "and then every single thing I try to do feels like it isn't working."
Read at Portland Mercury
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