End of a Long, Long Day (a monologue)
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Jeffrey James Keyes:
17 Jan. 2023
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There is something inherently satisfying about reading this monologue, which is rich with relatable lines like "you know what I haven't had in a long time? A Big Mac. How delicious." The delicious plot thickens as D reveals the details of their long, long day. I thoroughly enjoyed this monologue, and it would be so fun to see an actor sink their teeth into this piece. It made me want to gorge myself on fast food dim sum and go for a drive. Thank you for this, Scott. Well done. ”
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Vince Gatton:
11 Jan. 2023
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What a journey, what a day, what a breathlessly good short solo play. It's the wanderings of the mind, the sudden re-directs of attention, the seemingly unrelated side-quests that turn out to not be unrelated at all, and the gentle accumulations of specific detail that paint a vibrant picture of disconnection and deliver a powerful emotional punch. And the way Scott Sickles brings it in for a landing...this is why he's among the greatest. Worth many a re-read to study how he does it. Masterful. ”
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Andrew Martineau:
12 Nov. 2022
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The beauty of this monologue is that the details are like brush strokes that reveal character, emotion, longing and regret, and it is as if we are using a magnifying glass to see the artist’s process and are then illuminated by its stunning impact. I was enthralled by the drive-thru experience but happily could not tell where it was headed, and then I felt like a voyeur peeking into the motel window as I was living through it in my head. Amazing monologue. ”