LIBBY

SKALA

Performer Writer

CANADA - JULY 27, 2000

Robert Enright, Arts and Entertainment Critic

"The real winner for me was this play called LILIA! by Libby Skala about her grandmother, the woman who [was nominated for] the Academy Award for Lilies of the Field.   This is probably one of the best performances I've seen at the Fringe.  Absolutely dazzling acting.  Her ability to transform herself from her ninety-year-old grandmother into herself as a child, and as a young child moving right through being a mature woman is absolutely magical and alchemical.   I really can't believe that she does it with no props.   She simply does it by shifting her weight and her face almost changes from being that old woman to a young girl. 

"It is a riveting performance and she's only got one left.  You've got to go and see that.  If you have any other play that you're seeing today, don't bother seeing it.  Go and see this one.  It's an opportunity that you won't get often.  Brilliant play!"