Taylor-Made

by John Busser

15 MINUTES - A couple get their greatest wish, a baby on the way, but both have a few ideas about customizing the package before the big day.

15 MINUTES - A couple get their greatest wish, a baby on the way, but both have a few ideas about customizing the package before the big day.

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Taylor-Made

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  • Joe Swenson: Taylor-Made

    11.27.24 John Busser is an incredible writer and as you should come to expect Taylor Made delivers in all of the right ways. Unexpected twists and turns, stakes that increase with each decision the parents take. The authenticity in the voices John has created are remarkably clear and relatable. This show deserves a broader audience and should be applauded. Fantastic show from beginning to end as Busser explores the world of what might become. Highly recommend.

    11.27.24 John Busser is an incredible writer and as you should come to expect Taylor Made delivers in all of the right ways. Unexpected twists and turns, stakes that increase with each decision the parents take. The authenticity in the voices John has created are remarkably clear and relatable. This show deserves a broader audience and should be applauded. Fantastic show from beginning to end as Busser explores the world of what might become. Highly recommend.

  • Shoba Sadler: Taylor-Made

    Firstly, love the pun on the title. This is an incredibly witty script. Right from the opening scene of the nervous couple on the bed with a "device" in their hand. Love the way the slightly manipulative Carrie breaks the news to the dork Jeff. After that the device takes centre-stage in leading them through all the mind-boggling options that will set you laughing till the end. Wait for the end, though. Beautifully climaxed as can should be when the bun is successfully in the oven.

    Firstly, love the pun on the title. This is an incredibly witty script. Right from the opening scene of the nervous couple on the bed with a "device" in their hand. Love the way the slightly manipulative Carrie breaks the news to the dork Jeff. After that the device takes centre-stage in leading them through all the mind-boggling options that will set you laughing till the end. Wait for the end, though. Beautifully climaxed as can should be when the bun is successfully in the oven.

  • Aly Kantor: Taylor-Made

    This play brought to mind videos of expectant parents sobbing in disappointment at their own "gender reveal" parties. However, this witty piece delivers a moral about what it means to be a parent through two funny, flawed individuals who actively grapple with decisions that could literally transform a human's life. Brilliantly, Busser helps the audience fall in love with the titular, hypothetical Taylor, making the stakes (and the breathtaking reversal) feel high and well-earned. Phenomenal!

    This play brought to mind videos of expectant parents sobbing in disappointment at their own "gender reveal" parties. However, this witty piece delivers a moral about what it means to be a parent through two funny, flawed individuals who actively grapple with decisions that could literally transform a human's life. Brilliantly, Busser helps the audience fall in love with the titular, hypothetical Taylor, making the stakes (and the breathtaking reversal) feel high and well-earned. Phenomenal!

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2019