Take the stress of flying, add an annoying seatmate and have this flight occur on what could possibly be the worst day of your life. This interesting, intriguing and emotionally-charged short play uses this setting to give us a glimpse of a young woman in grief. I've been on board Angel flights and Joe Swenson does a nice job accurately setting the scene. He does an even better job of bringing the impact home with a wonderful story. Well done.

An emotional gut punch caps this intense and intriguing short play, which delves bravely and unapologetically into the unassailable power grief can have over us. Playwright Swenson expertly tricks us into thinking we are witnessing a boorish encounter when we are really privy to something far more complex and enigmatic—yet convincingly real. Once you have read, seen, or heard this play, you will never forget it. Bravo!

07/25/2025 - Wow! I was hooked from the beginning of this piece and it never let up for a moment. Joe has a unique gift the way he reveals exposition and builds the narrative to a fantastic conclusion. A great drama filled with gripping characters, and an ending that really took me by surprise. This would be perfect for any ten-minute play festival and would certainly leave audiences talking. Well done!