I had big hopes for "Bottom of the World," playing at the Atlantic Theater 2.  The description on the theater's web site made it sound like a play I would like - about sisters, a writer, an unfinished novel, grief, broken hearts.  I also adore female playwrights, and Lucy Thurber no exception.  She is a playwright who tackles many tough issues in an engaging way.  Perhaps it was the fact that we first went to the wrong theater last night for the 7:30 curtain call and had to run a few blocks (my friend was wearing heels; she learned her lesson) that was … [Read more...]