Nick Malakhow:
5 Jul. 2020
“
A fast-paced, hilarious and poignant adaptation of Romeo and Juliet that satisfies a lot of itches--it's good for all ages, full of clever humor that would appeal to adults and those hard to pinpoint middle grade sensibilities, and breaks new ground with this text in an age-appropriate fashion. Oglesby's work manages to capture the frenetic pace and hilarity of plays written for middle schoolers, while bringing in an LGBTQ lens and focus that most middle grade playwrights shy away from. Educators take a look! ”