Stephen Kaplan:
13 Jun. 2022
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Such a fun piece! Ended our student-directed ten minute play festival and was the perfect way to end the evening on a high note. ”
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Luke Pound:9 Jun. 2022“ The pinnacle of 10-minute comedy. Great concept, airtight execution, and an absolute laugh. ”
- Anika Dhulipala:16 Jan. 2022“ This play is absolutely delightful! The concept is so unique and hilarious and the witty lines had me smiling the entire time I was reading it. ”
- Bethany Dickens Assaf:7 Jul. 2021“ Sweet, lovely, authentic - just pure magic! Mark Harvey Levine does it again with a highly original premise that leads to terrific comedy, relateable conflict, and a twist that - ironically - the audience sees coming before the protagonist (read the play to get the irony!). A very special, meticulously-crafted short play. ”
- Steven G. Martin:26 Jun. 2021“ There are several reasons this very funny short comedy has been produced worldwide since 2000: terrific timing not only on verbal jokes but also visual ones, a central premise that skews from the expected to the ridiculous, and at its core a situation that a lot of people can relate to -- the breakup of a relationship. And the sweet ending is well deserved.
Mark Harvey Levine delivers an absolutely beautiful script for theaters at all levels -- high school, college, community, professional -- to produce. "Surprise" is outstanding for performers, directors, and audiences. ” - Dominica Plummer:26 Jun. 2021“ Flawless. Mark Harvey Levine's Surprise had me laughing almost before it began, and you don't have to be psychic to know that this play is a sure fire audience pleaser wherever it is produced. Can wait to see it on stage! ”
- Cheryl Bear:17 Jul. 2020“ A hilarious comedy about a psychic that will have you in knots, so funny and a treat for all! ”
- Claudia Haas:1 Apr. 2020“ Physical humor, snappy dialogue, and oh yeah - surprise! Fun for all and again - surprise! MH Levine keeps the surprises coming - don’t try to be psychic - just enjoy the ride. ”
- George Sapio:29 Mar. 2019“ This is a play for two actors who really like to have fun. Quick, witty dialogue punctuated by interruptions and sparking emotions. I'd love to direct this one! ”
- Donna Hoke:12 Feb. 2019“ I figured it was about time I read this play, since it's been on multitudes of short play winner lists from here to Canberra. And now I can see why! MHL at his finest! ”