The University of Oregon's production portrays a young couple, Leila and Omar, navigating life in a war-torn environment. Their daily life includes tender moments, conflict, and the looming threat of violence from bombings and gunfire. The direction emphasizes the juxtaposition of normalcy and danger, particularly in scenes where the couple's domestic life unfolds against a backdrop of destruction. The performances capture the reality of their situation, illustrating how they protect their infant son while expressing both love and fear as they confront their uncertain future.
Before the play begins, the duo Acoustic Pilgrims play Middle Eastern music while three young men are on stage, laughing, sharing a joint, and dancing, yet two of them hold rifles.
The play adeptly maintains a balance between normalcy and violence, especially present in Omar and Leila's home, which is surrounded by gunfire and bombed buildings.
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