Simona’s Search is a deep dive into the languages of trauma that inspires us to take a more thorough look at how the pains of our past might be showing up in our present, and against our future. Playwright Martín Zimmerman’s words are the foundation for a beautifully layered production, under the direction of Melia Bensussen, set in the passage of time itself—by way of the lifespan of a memory. Hartford Stage’s theater transforms into what looks like a very simple set, compounded by time-moving projections, to bring us the captivating exposition of Simona’s Search—a story open-ended enough for each audience member to plug themselves into it, walking a mile in Simona’s shoes, or that of her father. This production successfully brings theatergoers into the fold.