Having enjoyed some of Deborah Yarchun's other works, and inspired by a recent review of "Preservation" (describing a production presented by First Look Buffalo Theatre Company), I quickly sought out the script, and (after telling myself I'd just read the first scene and come back later for the rest), I ended up reading it all in one sitting. Yarchun's cleverly unfolding mystery is carried along on a wave of rich, emotionally dense character-building. The ending truly pays off, powerfully so.

A moving story of uncovering the history and trauma for truth. Well done.

A thoroughly engrossing piece that examines family history, trauma, and identity in a human, fascinating way. The tension between Lydia's quest for truth and Stan's determination to preserve a certain version of history is palpable throughout, even as the characters engage in gentle and humorous interactions. Things escalate steadily, however, and the reveals about Abraham's true nature and Stan's stake in the lie manage to feel both major and organic. I loved the theatrical grand gesture in the final moments--how I'd so love to see it realized visually and aurally onstage!