It is such a treat to read a play written by someone who is sure in their craft, guiding the reader from one moment to the next, foregrounding rich and nuanced characters who all feel like real people just trying to make sense out of human desires and mortality. Friedman's play is emotionally resonant, but never saccharine. It's honest. The most surprising arc is that of Katherine, Brian's mother; I won't say more here because you should experience the play yourself. These are great roles and I truly hope to see it produced.

With gorgeous, carefully crafted characters created, The Butterfly Anchor will resonate long after the play is done. Friedman gives us a tale of more than life and death - but what is in-between - something we may have all thought about. Awaiting death, there is a lot of life resounding in all characters. Friedman manages to celebrate small lives in a world that hints at the fear of death and the will to live.

"I don’t think we ever stop being what we are." this powerful idea resonated with me through this emotional and very real piece of theatre. I'm not going to sugar coat, there were moments where I was in tears, which should be encouragement enough for anyone to take time to read this brilliantly powerful piece! Sometimes we steer away from the 'difficult' subjects as writers but Darrin has not only approached it, but embraced it with a pure and wonderful sensitivity. Its a brave, honest and emotionally raw in places, which is bound to resonate with an audience!