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Play Review of Shadows of the Mind

My first impression as an online viewer, I was struck with the overall professionalism of the production. The character development and the Christian world view was clear. I was aware that the play was a dark subject, but I was not prepared for how it would affect me, in highlighting today’s prevalent mental health issues. The sets were simple, and yet well-appointed. The changing of the different sets and scenes seemed to flow, although the time between scene changes was a bit slow. The lighting was good and cues seemed to be on point. Overall, the sound was good, but there were times when it was hard to hear certain actors. The actors should check their mics before their entrance, as well as be aware of any heavy breathing, or extra sounds that could be picked up, as it can be distracting to the audience. The Characters From the first scene, the actors were believable and well-prepared. I found myself involved in the banter of the real-estate couple and the chit-chat of the