‘I Was Right Here’ is rich storytelling of life, love and loss
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Written and performed by Julia Brothers on commission for the San Francisco Playhouse, “I Was Right Here” showcases Brothers’ life, memories and fears compressed into an endearing 70 minutes. Using a free-flowing storyline, the play is both individual to Brothers and universally relatable, never feeling too much like an autobiography, but rather, an exploration of some of life’s biggest questions.
The stage is simply set with two conjoined train seats in stark contrast to a black background. Upon one seat sits Brothers, accompanied by a large purse. The minimal setting is the perfect blank slate for Brothers’ stories, which will come to life with her lavish use of language.