Balm In Gilead
Overview
Lanford Wilson’s Balm In Gilead is a frenetic, 1960s NYC slice‑of‑life set among drifters and drinkers in an all-night diner. Dialogue overlaps, lives intersect, and tragedy and dark humor cling to every corner.
Jennifer’s role as Doris cut through the chaos with poignant resilience. She transformed a background character into a moment of stillness — a fragile portrait of someone holding on amidst disarray.
Her portrayal was a tether of emotional clarity — balancing weariness and quiet strength, she made Doris's humanity resonate in the din of the diner.
Categories
Theatre · Acting
Date
Jun 8, 2024
Client
NYU Tisch
