I and You

Lauren Gunderson’s recent prize-winning play, now receiving its regional premiere at Manbites Dog Theater, under the exquisite, transparent direction of Jeff Storer, is one of those rare artworks that exists on levels and levels behind the scrim of its apparent simplicity.

The play’s provocative and moving effects depend on knowing the least about the plot’s development, so it must be noted that the description thus far is merely the set-up for much, much more. The richly satisfying results are due to Jeff Storer’s subtle, knowing direction...