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The Devil and the DMV by Nora Louise Syran

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  • Tom Erb:
    20 Apr. 2024
    “ In “The Devil and the DMV,” Syran masterfully blends bureaucracy with infernal humor. Set in a DMV within an undefined circle of hell, the Devil grapples with mundane paperwork to renew his driver’s license. The witty exchanges between the imperious Devil and the unflappable DMV Officer create delightful comedic conflict. Syran’s clever exploration of absurdity and frustration resonates, making this play a devilishly entertaining experience. ”
  • Tom Moran:
    6 Dec. 2023
    “ The comparison between the DMV and damnation is a rich one, and Syran does a great job mining it for laughs in this fun piece. It's hard to make a reader feel sympathy for the devil (as it were) but this play pulls it off, as even the Prince of Darkness' cruelty pales before that of this bureaucratic nightmare. ”
  • John Busser:
    5 Dec. 2023
    “ The Devil's in the details, and Nora Louise Syran knows them all. This is an absolute hoot and a half, and Lucifer attempts what us mortals know is its own brand of Hell. From circular logic to the need for a driving test (He is over 75 after all), no area of this absurd premise is un-mined for comedic potential. I would love to see this play produced and I think an audience would have a field day with it. ”
  • Rob Pierce:
    1 Nov. 2023
    “ A smart comedy about a deep, dark level of Hell that even the Lord of Darkness wants no part of: the DMV. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm renewing my license by mail! ”
  • CK Brestman:
    30 Oct. 2023
    “ A hell of a story! Nora Louise Syran's short play is hilarious and instantly relatable. Even the Lord of the Underworld himself is not immune to the bureaucratic hellscape that is the DMV. What a fresh hell this is. ”
  • Paul Donnelly:
    30 Sep. 2023
    “ Even an eternity as Lord of Hell doesn't prepare Lucifer for the special circle of hell that is the DMV. This spot-on parody of bureaucratic arbitrariness is scathingly funny and yet oddly familiar. Hang on to your social security card if you know what's good for you. ”
  • Dominica Plummer:
    29 Sep. 2023
    “ Nora Louise Syran's tale about Lucifer's attempt to renew his driver's license is instantly relatable. One almost feels sorry for the Lord of Hell as he discovers there's a circle of hell that's completely outside his control. A delightful satire on bureaucrats, red tape, and how the best laid travel plans can be deep sixed without a copy of your social security card. ”
  • Jennifer O'Grady:
    15 Sep. 2023
    “ Hilarious! And who among us will not read this play's title and immediately feel a sense of recognition and dread?? This wonderful spoof of the "hell" of the DMV would make a very fun addition to a ten-minute play festival. ”
  • Lee R. Lawing:
    13 Aug. 2023
    “ Very funny tale about the devil trying to renew his driver's license and I love the last bit of dialogue where the first thing that he encounters in the DMV handbook is a roundabout! It's so odd to me that even with all the advance technology the DMV remains one of those places that is locked into a hellish zone.
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  • Kate Danley:
    11 Aug. 2023
    “ An absolutely hilarious short about the devil trying to navigate the DMV. Dante didn't write about this circle of hell, but I think we've all been there. ”

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