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That difference is immediately apparent. Morning After Grace leans into real, messy, funny, complicated life. It explores themes of loss, romance, intimacy, and even the occasionally surprising ways families navigate generational differences. Some may call it edgy, but nearly everyone will call it funny.<\/p>\n
After such a preface, anticipation was high. Set in a retirement community on Florida\u2019s Suncoast, the story unfolds through three characters: Angus, Abigail, and Ollie.<\/p>\n
Kevin Anderson<\/a>, as Angus, brings an impressive r\u00e9sum\u00e9 spanning film, television, Broadway, Off-Broadway, London\u2019s West End, and Dublin stages. Yet it\u2019s his quiet, physical performance in the opening moments, before he even speaks, that immediately wins over the audience. The laughter comes quickly, but so does the understanding: this is a story grounded in truth, not spectacle. Anderson\u2019s portrayal is so natural and sincere that the audience can\u2019t help but feel for him.<\/p>\n Opposite him, Hillary Hickam delivers a beautifully balanced performance as Abigail. With decades of experience on stage and screen from New York to Los Angeles, Hickam brings warmth, sharp comedic timing, and emotional depth that perfectly complements her castmates.<\/p>\n While much of the stage time is shared between Angus and Abigail, it is Eugene Lindsey who leaves a lasting emotional impact as Ollie. A Jacksonville native, Lindsey brings both humor and heart to the role, drawing the audience in with a performance that is as touching as it is authentic. His presence adds an additional layer of emotional resonance that lingers well beyond the final moments.<\/p>\n Under the direction of Tod Booth, the production thoughtfully brings Carey Crim<\/a>\u2019s script to life. Booth and his team strike a careful balance between humor and vulnerability, allowing the story\u2019s more delicate themes to land without losing its sense of joy.<\/p>\n Morning After Grace may step outside the Alhambra\u2019s usual lineup, but it does so with confidence and heart. It\u2019s a reminder that even without big musical numbers or spectacle, a simple, well-told story that is rooted in honesty and humanity can be just as captivating.<\/p>\n Do not miss performances through May 10th. For tickets\u00a0CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reader Reviews<\/p>\n To post a comment, you must register<\/a> and login<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Brock Mills has been involved in theatre for over 20 years, working everywhere from backstage to center stage. With experience in tech, performing, and directing, he approaches performances\u00a0with … (read more about this author)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
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