Middletown. A world where everything is just as it seems, but isn't. People are average, but extraordinary. The lives in Middletown are crossed and strangely entwined. Everything seems so perfectly imperfect.
Sitting as an audience member watching this play, not once, but twice, I was resoundingly confused as to what was going on the first time I seen it. The main characters are neighbors and friends but then somehow no longer friends. My favorite character realizes he is beautiful after being told he is shamed and horrible his entire life. It was a beautiful play of life in town where everyone seems to know everything about everyone, but doesn't truly know anyone.
I will be honest, I was very much confused by this play. It reminded me of the town I lived in Nebraska. People seemed to know everything about everyone. However, friendships would dissipate and suddenly no one really knew anyone. It's reality in today's world. We act like we are friends and we truly aren't. It's a pessimistic view to take but it's the truth. Finding genuine people is very difficult to do. Finding people who will be there for you takes a lifetime.
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