“ Wow! This is an intense ride that doesn't let up from start to finish. Ashley Rose Wellman has created a world that both feels heightened and all too grounded in the explosive, id-like emotions that lead to violence. Bekah is an absolutely compelling lead character, and the evolution of her connection with Miles is as unsettling as it is inevitable. Wellman plumbs the insecurities, emotional violence, and disconnection that lead to hatred and Bekah and Miles' alienation. Bekah's raw and unpredictable energy in the final scenes is heartrending, and the last moments are surprising and well-earned. ”

“ A bold and vicious play examining the complexities and horrors of being a teenager. The way this play deals with the sensitive social issues of our times (in a dark, yet poetic and fierce way) is truly the mark of a skilled and courageous playwright with much to say. The residue left when the play is finished, is utterly honest, real, and tragic. ”

“ Saw a developmental reading of this amazing show at EST/LA today and I was floored by the twists and turns of this f'd up family drama. Dive deep into the darkest corners of the internet and the psyche of disenfranchised youth. With the humor and horror of "Heathers" and the poetry and power that only an Ashley Rose Wellman play can provide, "Hot Tragic Dead Thing" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. ”