Brandeis’ latest theater production, “Our Town,” directed by Hannah Rae ’27, captures the everyday life in a small town, filled with simple routines and ordinary moments. Set in two humble homes with plaid tablecloths and white picket fences, the minimalist design never distracts. This play and its characters feel both nostalgic and familiar.

What stands out most is the play’s dual storytelling. Two families live their separate days side by side, their lives happening in parallel. Lighting cues and smooth direction allow the audience to move between homes without losing the thread. Carefully choreographed hand gestures and invisible props fill the gaps. Each member of the audience could tell how much each movement was handled with care.

Every actor embodied their role with warmth. Each character feels local, part of the same town, but also uniquely themselves. The show’s narrator, Franny Gindi-Chiafullo ’28, who weaves through the play’s many moments, deserves special mention for her confident stage presence. They took the audience through moments of laughter, but also reflection. The audience slowly becomes part of the town, privy to all the happenings and little secrets.

Another highlight includes the two children, Yasmine Fischler ’28 as Rebecca Gibbs and Cole Simmons ’26 as Wally Webb, whose personalities mirror their families’ differences. Cole Simmons, has amazing comedic timing that got genuine laughter from the audience. In the final act, the young married couple, Natalie Conklin ’29 as Emily Webb and Luke Benanav ’29 as George Gibbs, deliver one of the production’s most moving scenes.

The coordination between actors, sound cues and prop handlers was impressive. Scene changes are fluid, transitions never fail and the entire show feels like the result of extensive rehearsal and shared trust. The ending ties everything back to the beginning, creating a feeling of coming full circle.

Overall, this story was heartwarming and helps viewers find warmth in the mundane. The cast reminds audiences that even the smallest stories can resonate when told correctly.

— Editor’s Note: Justice Contributing Writer, Luke Benanav ’29 partcipated in this production and did not edit or contribute to this article.