What audiences are saying

Seen. Heard.
Remembered.

Reflections from audience members, advocates, artists, and community partners who experienced Her Final Hour. Each response is shared in the writer’s own words.

★★★★★

A brilliant performance by writer and performer Elizabeth LaPrade makes “Her Final Hour” a must-see. This deeply human piece of theater moves beautifully from tender moments of childhood to scenes of extraordinary dramatic intensity. LaPrade’s performance is fearless, moving, and completely compelling.

Powerful and unforgettable.

Edward Vilga

★★★★★

It was a wonderful experience. A 10 out of 10! The way Elizabeth changed from one character to the other was incredible. The changes in her voice, her facial expressions, and her body language made each character feel believable. Doing a one-woman show is extremely hard to do, but she captivated us!

Pam Bontempi-Harlow

★★★★★

Such a strong performance. You had me with you all the way… A tremendous, powerful play!

Tracey Eller

★★★★★

Incredible performance. The body language difference between characters was consistent and I was transported through this one-woman show seamlessly. I kept reminding myself there was just one person on stage. This play shed light on a human experience that normally gets swept under the rug. Well done!

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★★★★★

I was absolutely captured and moved by the show, by Elizabeth. I hesitate to say performance because I felt the realness of Rose. At one point, I realized I felt such tenderness for her and loved her. I knew I would miss her. I do. Thank you for sharing her story with all of us. Brilliant show!

Kate Kelleher

★★★★★

Elizabeth and her team did an amazing job on their performance of “Her Final Hour”. Elizabeth’s acting was so genuine I felt a part of Rose Anne’s life. The fact that Elizabeth wrote the play adds credence to her dedication to this amazing project. This story causes one to think about important issues we often brush aside. One week after seeing “Her Final Hour,” I’m still reflecting on this incredibly impactful story. This play needs to be seen by a larger audience!

Audience Review

★★★★★

Elizabeth was superb. Very moving portrayal of a victim who has witnessed and experienced intimate partner violence.

David E. Sullivan

Northwestern District Attorney, Massachusetts

★★★★★

Best live performance I’ve ever seen, still buzzing from the emotion. Just. Plain. Brilliant. Thanks so much for staying true to your vision. Keep On, Elizabeth!

Amanda Barrow

★★★★★

The acting and directing of Her Final Hour was superb – the most moving, subtly evocative live theater I’ve ever seen! Bravo!

Audience Review

★★★★★

Fantastic acting, play, and production! What a gift—to see the inner workings of the mind of Rose, from early childhood to her final moments. We began bonding with Rose right away thanks to Elizabeth’s superb talent. The discussion afterwards with Elizabeth and Jean was invaluable. I hope every audience will have that opportunity—and that there will be MANY more performances. Her Final Hour is a powerful springboard to action and needs to be seen by so many more!

Jan Maier

★★★★★

A very powerful performance, Elizabeth. You have created a story that so many people need to hear. Thank you for shining your light so brightly.

Jim Carmen

★★★★★

You should be so proud of what you created. Amazing performance and thoughtful writing.

Christine Southworth

★★★★★

What a tour de force! The show and Elizabeth’s performance were remarkable, gut-wrenching, and really stuck with me, popping into my head all weekend.

Sandy Wang

★★★★★

Wow! You were amazing!  Strong performance throughout!  Elizabeth, you’re extremely talented!

Fred J Steinman

★★★★★

Congratulations, what an astonishing work and flawless performance. We have so much admiration for you. Wishing you deep rest and catharsis after working with this difficult subject. Thank you for tackling it- it’s like you took this on for the greater good.

Michelle Marroquin

★★★★★

Thank you, Elizabeth!!!! Stellar Performance. We were really impressed by the work. Thank you for that incredible experience

Barbara Johnson

★★★★★

This was a very moving and beautifully crafted production. Elizabeth’s performance was mesmerizing and highly fluid, as she truly embodied all the characters she portrayed. It highlighted some extremely volatile aspects of human nature in an honest yet respectful way that allows you to truly peek into the inner workings of a victim’s experience.

This was a love letter to the human spirit and a much-needed spotlight on some very important issues that still need attention in our world today.

Amanda Limbert

★★★★★

Elizabeth did a FANTASTIC job on this play, it was 2 hours long. And it flowed so well, it wasn’t too long at all. It brought out a lot of emotions, and it touched on a subject that should be addressed more often!

Elaine Wood

★★★★★

The play was beautifully acted. The characters were clearly played all by Elizabeth. I never lost track of who she was portraying as she went from one person to another. It was a moving play about hard subjects and the complexities of the human experience. Thumbs up for, Her Final Hour!

Andrea Zax