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September 26, 2013 By Robert Reid Equal parts James Joyce and Carol Burnett, Myra's Story ... is an acting tour-de-force… Cornish … weaves a spell that holds us transfixed. She compels us to look at Myra, to acknowledge her as she is "in body and soul." The London Free Press June 9, 2013 By Joe Belanger Cornish’s performance is riveting, holding the audience spellbound for nearly 90 minutes... telling her life story as she desperately begs for coins to buy the “medicine” that allows her to forget the past and find warmth to sleep on her park bench on a cold winter’s night. The View Magazine July 25, 2013 By Patricia Bradbury A virtuoso performance by Jennifer Cornish makes this play a must–not–miss. Finely directed by Darlene Spencer on a bare stage with nothing but a bench and a chair, this glorious and gripping one woman play gives a portrait of Dublin that is vivid and taut. Cornish... inhabits the character so truthfully we relive all the jokes, all the losses, all the sweetness of her husband . . . and fear of her father. Myra’s story stays with you long past the closing line. The Beat Magazine June 2013 By Trish West Jennifer Cornish gives us beautiful portrayal for each of the individuals within her story… her alcoholic father, husband Tommy, close friends and even Norris the gnome. It is one of those performances that will stay with you long after. Hamilton Arts Council July 2013 John Girhiny The words and portrayal of her descent into alcoholism and subsequent climb back out only to be followed by her final descent are masterpieces. The ability of one person to hold our attention for a full 80 minutes while she delivers flawlessly the script and to give life to the script at the same time is an outstanding talent. Excellent, excellent, excellent are the only words to describe this production. Monkeybiz.ca July 23, 2013 By Rebecca Costie Jennifer Cornish is a theatrical force who uses her voice, facial expressions, and body to bring to life a collection of believable and memorable characters, including the witty, sometimes vulgar, and ever-reflective Myra, |