They're In There

by John Busser

10-15 MINUTE - A man has trouble getting to sleep due to some unwanted visitors that are a lot closer than he thinks. If they're even there...

10-15 MINUTE - A man has trouble getting to sleep due to some unwanted visitors that are a lot closer than he thinks. If they're even there...

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They're In There

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  • Dana Hall: They're In There

    I had the pleasure of hearing this with The Ugly Radio. The single-bedroom setting captures the protagonist's isolation and paranoia perfectly. The play explores mental health, trauma, and the line between reality and hallucination, drawing the audience into the protagonist's desperation. Eerie sound effects keep us questioning what is real. It's hauntingly good! "They’re In There" is a must-see for fans of psychological horror and it showcases John Busser's talent for immersive theater. Bravo!

    I had the pleasure of hearing this with The Ugly Radio. The single-bedroom setting captures the protagonist's isolation and paranoia perfectly. The play explores mental health, trauma, and the line between reality and hallucination, drawing the audience into the protagonist's desperation. Eerie sound effects keep us questioning what is real. It's hauntingly good! "They’re In There" is a must-see for fans of psychological horror and it showcases John Busser's talent for immersive theater. Bravo!

  • Morey Norkin: They're In There

    After hearing this play on a couple of podcasts, I finally got around to reading it. Now this play is stuck in my brain, playing tricks and haunting my dreams. In THEY’RE IN THERE, John Busser sets the funny aside and goes straight for the dark and unnerving. And with great success! Give it a read and a listen, if you dare!

    After hearing this play on a couple of podcasts, I finally got around to reading it. Now this play is stuck in my brain, playing tricks and haunting my dreams. In THEY’RE IN THERE, John Busser sets the funny aside and goes straight for the dark and unnerving. And with great success! Give it a read and a listen, if you dare!

  • Christopher Plumridge: They're In There

    The slow build in tension makes this play so good, so taught, is it all in poor Mr Kaplins head?
    From a playwright of so much brilliant comedy comes this horror curveball. A clever play which challenges reality against mental disturbance. Then there's the killer final line.
    Brilliant! Check out the audio production on THE UGLY RADIO podcast.

    The slow build in tension makes this play so good, so taught, is it all in poor Mr Kaplins head?
    From a playwright of so much brilliant comedy comes this horror curveball. A clever play which challenges reality against mental disturbance. Then there's the killer final line.
    Brilliant! Check out the audio production on THE UGLY RADIO podcast.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2021