About the Show

Grief Hotel explores loss, memory, and absurdity in a surreal setting, navigating emotions with wit.

Loss happens swiftly, but grief lingers. Aunt Bobbi endeavors to uplift everyone despite her jinxed gatherings.

A play crafted with poignant reflection and dark humor navigates the human experience in a unique hotel setting, where characters confront their grief, delve into emotions, and confront personal pasts.

The script offers a unique perspective on healing through sharp wit and profound insight.

Critic Reviews (9)

"Liza Birkenmeier takes audiences on a tour of human desire and loss."
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"this particular show is a sneaky marvel."
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“…recalls several recent plays that traffic in a kind of absurdism lite…”
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"Loss is fast, and grief is slow…. At the 'grief hotel', you get to stop time.”
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"The 'grief hotel" is an exclusive luxury bespoke experience.”
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'The performances here are as bespoke as Aunt Bobbi’s vision of the 'Grief Hotel'."
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"The characters in this 21st-century ‘La Ronde’ can be funny"
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"At a brisk 75 minutes, you might wish your stay at the Grief Hotel could be extended."
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Cast and creative team