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GIDION’S KNOT (InterAct) is a two-person powerhouse

Though the classroom where GIDION’S KNOT takes place looks as cheery, bright, and typical as any, the story that unfolds in it is certainly not. Lost in thought, a teacher (Karen Peakes) is seated at her desk when a harried mother (Alice Gatling) knocks on the door of the class, seeking the room where she’s supposed to have her parent-teacher conference. The entire performance lies in the interaction between the two, and though the waves of emotion GIDION’S KNOT elicits are easily worthy of an ensemble cast, the raw and unfettered dialogue between parent and teacher delivers a closer, more intimate look at the issues presented. more…