"The Lights Are On: A Gripping Review of Future Catastrophizing"

"The Lights Are On" is a muddled play that takes place in the home of Liz, a doomsday prepper, and her neighbor Trish. The play explores their contrasting backgrounds and their shared selfishness as they catastrophize about the world. However, the purpose of the play remains unclear, and the tension is repeatedly dispelled by retirement-ready stereotypes. The portrayal of capitalism is cartoonish, and the characters lack depth. Overall, while the play imagines the end of the world, it struggles to create convincing characters.