It is astounding how much a person can say in twelve pages. “Family Visitation” shows us the people affected by of one of the darkest eras of queer history. What is truly heartbreaking is the way love is depicted in this play— With Randy’s true love being forced to stay hidden in the hallway, while his lover’s family’s superficial love gets to be put on displace in order to maintain appearances. The final moment of the play, depicting Estelle with the teddy bear, reminds us just how much louder actions speak than words. Beautifully done, Paul.

"Family Visitation" is a punch to the gut (and a good history lesson for those who have yet to learn their queer history). The conflict between these two characters is subtle yet has a strong impact, making this piece an uncomfortable experience in the best way possible.

A play with simple props, easy to stage, and which offers tremendous impact. There is inherent conflict in the situation between a dictatorial nurse and the patient's male lover who wants to visit him one last time. What a commentary! It hits us over the head not by blunt force but with a stuffed animal and a biohazard waste can. Economical and efficient dialogue. Bravo, Paul!