01.03.26 - A delightfully sweet comedy of expectations met and yet, un-met as Roopa and Samir debate the ins and outs of love. Chris Plumridge charms the pants off us with these two characters, and I for one wouldn't mind a revisit with them. We need more of this kind of familial love of a mother just wanting happiness for her son.

[2026-01-02]
Sam's gonna like what Sam's gonna like, even if his mother doesn't quite get it at first. This short play is a delightful comedy of misunderstandings and acceptance. I particularly love the tempos of the characters: Roopa travels at light speed while her son is nearly glacial by comparison. A terrific and heartwarming comedy.

A SLICE OF CHHENA PODA by Chris Plumridge features Roopa - a mother questioning her grown son Samir about his love life - both curious and curiously impervious as to his identity. I love the stage directions of Samir holding a food and a drink in each hand, both of which he hates - neither of which he can put down. Fine comedic writing from this prolific and talented playwright. In the end I feel that Roopa is taking baby steps in getting to know her son, or maybe I'm looking at the glass of Aam Panha half full.