You Do Not Look is powerful play, smartly executed by Callan Stout. I caught a workshop production of this well crafted play some time ago and reading it stirred up the same pool of emotions. Stout’s story is eerie and unsettling at times yet fun and introspective. I loved it.

A beautiful, haunting play about trauma and the ways that human connection can overcome. The play starts out feeling like a regular ghost story but blossoms into an inspiring story of the power of hope even in the face of despair. It's funny, spooky, challenging and ultimately deeply moving. An absolute pleasure to read.

A beautiful, offbeat, and at times unsettling story about how trauma haunts. Stout explores the abuse and mistreatment of women at the hands of human traffickers, and the ways these women fight to escape, pick themselves up, and reinvent their lives. In Gerda we have a compelling rock of a protagonist who is impossible not to root for throughout. Despite the heavy subject matter, this play is written with nuance and a gentle hand. The transitions, double-casting, and haunting visual landscape also make it a uniquely theatrical piece. I would love to see this on its feet!