Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, premiered on Broadway in 2006. It follows a grieving family as they attempt to deal with the death of their five-year-old son. Danny was killed after running out in front of a car chasing his dog, Taz. Danny’s parents, Becca and Howie, are in a difficult place in their relationship after the loss of their child. Becca’s sister, Izzy, has just found out she is pregnant. Becca’s mother, Nat, is constantly reminded of the loss of her own son, and Jason, the 17-year-old who hit and killed Danny, just wants to talk to Becca and Howie about their son. Everyone in the family is mourning differently, and this causes conflicts.
I really enjoyed Rabbit Hole. It felt very real. When I was reading it, I felt like