Hey look at this! Another fun home review. But that’s alright, since there is really so much to say about this play.

The Good

There is really a lot of great things to say about this play. It was punchy, it was peppy, it was all around exciting to watch. Just when you’d least expect it, all the kids in “Fun Home” would break out into a musical note that all left in awe and in tears. It wasn’t just the kids either, but teenage Alison held our attention just as aggressively. With her teenage awkwardness that most of us can relate to, she really gave something that we can all relate to. She wasn’t short in comedy either, especially in her musical bit where she sang about “studying Joan”. Despite all this, she really advances Allison’s character overall. Adult Allison brings a more serious tone overall, something that really makes us stop and think. It really captures the conflict in her life, and especially conflict with her dad. The small group of musicians also did a fine job in producing music so perfect for the setting.

The Not So Good (probably subjective)

While I did enjoy the play, there were aspects of the play I didn’t quite like. In my opinion, the book made Bruce really a strong character who did not falter at all. It made the transition from the righteous and strong Bruce to the Bruce who was charged for “giving a minor a beer”. In the play, it always felt like he was always nervous and never gave off any feel of resolution. It was always almost cringing to see Bruce nervously tell Roy to take off his shirt or for Bruce to nervously sing a song for Alison to sleep. Another aspect of the play I didn’t like was the role of Alison’s mom. She was made into a minor character, when in the book, her actions served as an irony to what the main story was progressing through. I understand the time restraint for the play, but it did pain me to see her mom brushed off to the side, when in the book, she struggled and reached as much as the other characters. Also the play took a really happy tone, something which I felt was a little too upbeat.

Conclusion

It’s definitely a play you should consider worth seeing. There are moments you absolutely won’t forget, and I’d gladly recommend this play to anyone.