Strangers We Know
Mlle. Dias de Corta and Which Is More Than I Can Say About Some People

A Little Blarney Goes A Long Way - Rob Hurwitt, SF Chronicle
“Stark, wry… beautifully expressed… A penetratingly comic tale…more than worth the price of admission. Every phrase, word, and comma of Moore’s tale springs to life. A triumphant marriage of literary and performance sensitivities.”

Theatrical Transcendence - Ari Messer, Santa Cruz Sentinel
“The new Word for Word production, "Strangers We Know," brings this sense of connection to impressive heights. A brilliant staging of Gallant's short story "Mlle. Dias de Corta" fills the first half of the evening. It is followed by one of wit-drenched Lorrie Moore's signature tales, "Which Is More Than I Can Say About Some People," from her "Birds of America" collection. The strangers, of course, are all of us. In the intimate setting of San Francisco's Magic Theatre, this seems even more so than in the tales themselves.” Read the review

Welcome to the Word for Word 'Club' - Chad Jones,
Contra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune
“Word for Word at its best…Silver is a revelation…well-staged and hilarious…beautiful…sharp and elegant…”

Top Recommendation - Open Air, KALW
“I was totally riveted and captivated by how they brought the text to life…with a story like this one, you’re totally engaged…top recommendations for anybody who enjoys good theatre…”

Word for Word returns - Richard Connema, Talkin' Broadway
“One of the most superbly crafted and perceptive stories of our time… excellent… hilarious… a riot. Sheila Balter and Patricia Silver are captivating together…”