Before a single word of dialogue is spoken, Jesus, Mary, and Jo captures the audience's attention by laying the foundation for the play's themes from the very beginning. As "Plastic Jesus" is sung by Mary while holding Jo in her arms, the audience is immediately introduced to the complex relationship between faith, motherhood, and the influence one person may have over another. As the story progresses, the small cast production continues to build on these themes through its dialogue and performances. What first appears to be a seemingly simple story about a mother trying to protect her daughter quickly becomes much more complicated as the audience learns more about the family's secrets that begin to come to light - but you will have to watch the show to discover them for yourself! Mary's influence over Jo becomes especially clear when she says, " I will move heaven to be a family again,". Her words reveal how deeply her fear of judgment by the people of the church shapes the choices she makes for her family. At the heart of the play is the changing relationship between Mary and Jo that becomes increasingly strained as the story unfolds. The actors bring a genuine sense of emotion to their characters, making the tension between them feel believable. When watching the show, the audience could feel the relationship being pulled apart by the secrets being unfolded with each second. The twists kept the audience on their toes, with several moments earning some gasps from the crowd. Mary's attempts to protect her idea of family, though rooted in love, start to affect Jo in many complicated ways, something both actors portray very authentically. At the same time, the play balances its more serious moments with humour, especially through Jo's boyfriend's attempt to build a career in modern Christian music, including his unexpected rap performance during the family's gathering to reveal their new miracle to the town. Overall, I would definitely recommend Jesus, Mary, and Jo to anyone looking for a play that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Ending the play with "Plastic Jesus" just as it began creates a satisfying sense of closure and brings the story back to where it started, even though so much has changed in everyone's lives, especially Jo's.