The Truth Here I Am
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Oct 23, 2025 Guest
Phyllis / piano teacher (character) / performed by Danielle Delgado
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Tom (character) / performed by Peter Grosz
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Rosie (character) / performed by Ann Carr
In a poignant tale of connection, Ann Carr portrays Rosie, a mother who believes music from her son speaks to her, while Peter Grosz's Tom is the emotionally distant father trapped in routine. Danielle Delgado's Phyllis guides Rosie in her musical journey, advocating for practice to unlock expression. The family navigates silence and misunderstandings, leading to a climactic performance titled 'Here I Am.' The story beautifully explores themes of grieving, reconnection, and the deep power of listening.
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Listening Confirms Existence
- Being listened to can confirm a person's existence when they otherwise feel invisible.
- Jonathan Mitchell frames the story around one person refusing to stop listening to another.
Practice Before Expecting Results
- Phyllis insists on disciplined practice and honest effort for musical progress.
- She warns that without practice there is no reward and sets clear expectations.
Escape Into Routine
- Tom recounts routines he uses to avoid confronting painful thoughts about his son.
- He describes cycling through shower, coffee, car, office, sleeping pills to cope with grief.