By Deanna Dement Myers

“Colder Than Here” – Written by Laura Wade. Directed by Nicole Galland, Featuring Noni Lewis, Matt Winberg, Abigail Dickson, Ellie Brelis. Stage Manager: Lynda Johnson. Presented by the Newton Nomadic Theater at various interesting venues in and around Newton, April 5 to 28.

“While I’m here, I can help. When I kick it, you’re on your own.”

The performance opens on lovely fall day, with two women setting a picnic with all of their favorite things. The younger woman, Jenna (Abigail Dickson), can’t find anything to like about her surroundings, while the older woman, Myra (Noni Lewis), who is quickly revealed to be her mother, is trying to have a more positive view. After all, this could possibly be her eternal resting place. Yes, this family outing is designed to find a burial spot for Myra, who has bone cancer and has been given six months to live.

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