Open
by Crystal Skillman

"Open reveals itself as a true magic show, after all."

— Vulture

"Critics’ pick! “Kristen, the narrator and sole character of Open, executes magic tricks because she is the one who needs to believe. The miracle this lovely show pulls out is that by the end, she does – and so do we."

— The New York Times

"A one-woman show that’s punching high above its weight class... Enthralling and emotional, it’s fascinating to see Open unfold."

— TheaterMania

"This play is music. It is that song you love. You know that song when every note of it is perfect, every instrument chosen is the correct choice, and the voice of the singer is the kind that lifts you to another realm. It is a poem, a love letter to us, crafted by an artist... [Crystal Skillman] has the words for us when we do not, and she is indeed a skilled craftsman, a healer... She mixes the world of magic with the world of the living, all with precision and grace."

— Front Row Center

"Crystal Skillman’s script provides a perfect playground for designers to be imaginative. Instead of realism, audiences are given fantasy through which reality can be seen more clearly... Open is a lovely one-woman show about the intimate metaphors magic provides us for interpreting our loves, our lives, and ourselves."

— Minnesota Playlist