The Whisper of the Waves at SoHo Playhouse

Shinehouse Theatre presents a beautiful balancing act of social issues and theatrical poetry. Text and movement dovetail in a deft, fluidly stylized production which poses a key question: if disaster were to strike, what would you do and who could you turn to? A lonely taxi driver shares a close bond with a sensitive potted plant. A loving same-sex couple are conflicted about surrogate parenting. A diligent woman accompanies her cat for her its last journey. Spirit mediums speak for these characters, voicing their innermost thoughts and feelings. The result is an affecting, ingenious consideration of both nature and human nature.