Actually, Honestly Going to Fucking Die
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Samantha Cooper:
22 Mar. 2022
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Absurdist. Bright. Funny. Poetic. Gorgeously paced. Beautiful language. I could really go on. This play is one hell of a ride. It goes from everyday to huge and theatrical to an ending that is vulnerable, incredibly poignant, and heart-wrenching. Much like a trip through Area 51, there is so much to discover in this play about loneliness, asking for help, addiction, and ultimately recovery. A must-read and a must-produce! ”
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Laurel Andersen:
4 Feb. 2021
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I am floored, I am dumbstruck, I am filled with wonder and awe. Beautiful language bringing absurdist (and often hilarious) heightened circumstances to life -- all of it grounded in truthful human behavior, in radical vulnerability. Gripping from beginning to end. I cannot WAIT to see these images come to life onstage. I was moved, I was transported, I was so encouraged to see a play that trusts the theatrical mechanism to tell an expansive story, that challenges what's "possible" and asks us as theater-makers to dream bigger, dig deeper. Also: great roles/text for queer actors (wonderful and refreshing!) ”
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Nick Malakhow:
4 Dec. 2020
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Zubel uses absurdity and fantastical tropes to tell an incredibly wrenching and moving story about addiction, loneliness, and recovery. The progression from the whole Area 51 trip to Lee's terrifying and glorious monologue to the final moments feel all so carefully constructed even when the piece is at its most dreamlike. This play manages to be both a juicy challenge for actors and a treat for directors, designers, and movement coordinators alike. I would so love to see this realized onstage! ”