‘DANA H.’ - Harrowing journey. Powerfully interpreted.

The almost imperceptible rustling of papers in the hands of Deirdre O’Connell marked the subtlety of a searing performance so arresting in Lucas Hnath’s “Dana H.” that those who had the privilege of attending Monday night’s world premiere at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre sat virtually motionless during the first few moments of the first of two curtain calls.