Lies, Anger, and Forgiveness at Theatre Row

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New York, October 2022 - Saba’s outstanding performance of Lies, Anger and Forgiveness will take place at the United Solo Theatre Festival™ on October 26th at 7PM. United Solo™ is hosted at Theater Row, 410 West 42nd Street. Tickets may be purchased at this link, scrolling down to the bottom of the page, choosing date and time of the show (Oct, 26 - 7PM), then clicking on “book”.
Lies, anger and Forgiveness
What begins as the story of an immigrant trying to quit smoking, eventually turns into a journey through the depth of the human condition, while writer and actor Barbara Saba challenges the widely accepted concept of relationships between people, and their nuances.
“The audience seems to feel relieved at the end of the show, as if I gave voice to their thoughts – shameful thoughts, they would never have the courage to say out loud,” Saba says.
In the opening scene we’re introduced to Saba and her suitcase, placed by her side, while she holds a packet of cigarettes in her pocket. She’s saying goodbye to her hometown, Rome, and to her family, as she pursues the American dream based on her talent and creativity.
In Los Angeles, she finds an Italian-born therapist who helps her ditch the smokes. This therapy session takes an unexpected turn, accompanying the audience on a journey into Saba’s Roman childhood and adolescence times.
Then there’s the covid-19 pandemic: another moment of truth for her, as she navigates through decisions she has to make about her past as well as her future.
From the show: “Have you ever felt like you weren’t in sync with the events of your life? Like, if you were always a little too early or just a little too late to your present? Unable to decide… to play. Like in the worst nightmare, you’re in danger and you feel scared. You try to scream and the voice doesn’t come out from your mouth. No one can hear you.”

Critics noted Saba’s artistry and authenticity as engaging and dynamic stage presence with a captivating story to share. Lies, Anger, and Forgiveness has graced stages across the country, garnering accolades at every stop. Most recently, Saba and her show were awarded the Critic’s Choice Award at the Orlando Fringe Festival.
The show is written and performed by Barbara Saba, and directed by Debra De Liso.
More info at https://unitedsolo.org/lies-anger-and-forgiveness/ and for additional biographies, Production list and Awards list, please refer to the following pages.
Short Blurb
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a journey without knowing where to go, but most importantly, having no specific destination? Imagine just wondering, wandering and dreaming of a place where you can soothe your soul and heal your own wounds... in silence.
Long Blurb
I decided to gift myself something special for my 40th year on Earth: I gave myself the chance to be happy. I gave myself the opportunity to get rid of the weight on my back. I gave myself the gift of being silent in a babel of voices, where everyone seems to mingle in the tragic solitude of their own language, to finally feel less lonely. Distance gave me a different perspective on the “bidimentional pain” that entangled my entire existence.
“Have you ever felt like you weren’t in sync with the events of your life? Like if you were always a little too early or just a little too late to your present? Unable to decide, to play. Like in the worst nightmare, you’re in danger and you feel scared. You try to scream and the voice doesn’t come out from your mouth. No one can hear you. "
This is my story, made of violence and compassion, of love and resentment, lace and ropes, stuck in the folds of a past that never stops being present.
Until I eventually found out that forgiveness is the only way to the future.

Learn More at www.BarbaraSaba.com
A passionate but perplexed Italian American woman searches for a solution to her addiction with a hypnotherapist, but uncovers her addiction to her family bondage. Have you ever felt like you weren't in sync with the events of your life? Like if you were always a little too early or just a little too late to your present? Unable to decide, to play. Like in the worst nightmare, you're in danger and you feel scared. You try to scream and the voice doesn't come out from your mouth. No one can hear you.Writer & Producer: Barbara SabaDirector: Debra De Liso Running Time: 50 min.Category: Drama, Comedy

“Have you ever felt like you weren’t in sync with the events of your life? Like if you were always a little too early or just a little too late to your present? Unable to decide, to play. Like in the worst nightmare, you’re in danger and you feel scared. You try to scream and the voice doesn’t come out from your mouth. No one can hear you.” Critics writing about previous performances noted Saba’s artistry and authenticity as an engaging and dynamic stage presence with a captivating story to share. Lies, Anger, and Forgiveness has graced stages across the country, garnering accolades at every stop. Most recently, Saba and her show were awarded the Critic’s Choice Award at the Orlando Fringe Festival. Saba will perform Lies, Anger, and Forgiveness on October 26 at Theatre Row for the 13th annual United Solo Theatre Festival, the world’s largest solo theatre festival. The show is written and performed by Barbara Saba, and directed by Debra De Liso. Tickets are available on www.unitedsolo.org

I decided to gift myself something special for my 40th year on Earth: I gave myself the chance to be happy. I gave myself the opportunity to get rid of the weight on my back. I gave myself the gift of being silent in a babel of voices, where everyone seems to mingle in the tragic solitude of their own language, to finally feel less lonely. Distance gave me a different perspective on the “bidimentional pain” that entangled my entire existence. “Have you ever felt like you weren’t in sync with the events of your life? Like if you were always a little too early or just a little too late to your present? Unable to decide, to play. Like in the worst nightmare, you’re in danger and you feel scared. You try to scream and the voice doesn’t come out from your mouth. No one can hear you. " This is my story, made of violence and compassion, of love and resentment, lace and ropes, stuck in the folds of a past that never stops being present. Until I eventually found out that forgiveness is the only way to the future.

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