Satta has crafted a gorgeous piece about love, loss, and how trauma shapes who we are. As Ben and Ray connect, the audience learns of the clever and well-utilized history of both characters. A sweet and tender piece that is a gift for actors and audiences alike.

BEN AND RAY is such a heartfelt, clear-eyed, emotionally grounded look at two gay men trying to make a connection despite their shared trauma that you almost don't notice what the precise, marvelously surprising nature of that trauma is. (Hint: imagine the full names "Ben" and "Ray" night derive from.) Satta's work here is lovely - brutal and lyrical all at once - and a gift for actors.

Having been fortunate enough to attend a live reading of this piece, I was immediately struck by the strength of the writing. Satta has crafted two fully realized characters whose relationship unfolds through sharp, nuanced dialogue that feels authentic throughout. A gift for actors, the emotions are embedded so deeply in the text that they emerge naturally. Thoughtful, moving, and beautifully constructed, Ben and Ray lingers long after the curtain falls. Highly recommend.