Grief, strange dreams and windows. I Sell Windows explores all three, and though during the first quarter it seems that these disparate elements are each vying for the spotlight, it soon becomes clear that they all coalesce in the life of Kacie Rogers grieving ex-actor and current window saleswoman. Rogers is more than capable of handling the demands of a one-woman show. She’s energetic and versatile, as equally skilled at a humorous impression as she is at pulling on the heartstrings. It is a strange choice to have shadow puppetry accompanying her performance, though, as it’s at best unnecessary and at worst distracting.

The writing and delivery is deft, and as Rogers describes a recurring dream in which she’s held back from reaching an ethereal avatar of herself by her childhood insecurities, the audience is entirely enveloped within the image and everything other than her voice becomes superfluous. I Sell Windows covers a lot of ground in a short time, touching on black womanhood, trauma and the acceptance of loss. And though the conclusion veers slightly towards saccharine, its ambitious scope pays off, striking the perfect balance of comedy and emotional depth thanks to Rogers’ stellar performance. 

I Sell Windows, Assembly George Square Studios, until 25 August, 4pm.