Syd Marsalis:
4 Feb. 2024
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This was a read that gave goosebumps. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. What a great juxtaposition between two points on the school security debate! ”
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Austin Moreno:1 Feb. 2024“ Captivating writing that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat and leaves them with more than enough to think about. ”
- Calin Eastes:1 Feb. 2024“ I loved the story and the characters. Both of their arguments felt like they were clear and understandable. Fantasticly written. ”
- Ava Stewart:1 Feb. 2024“ Incredibly moving and powerful. This piece was a very insightful commentary into the difficult positions educators are placed in today, and I felt deeply for these characters. Very engaging and interesting to read! ”
- Damara Ortis:31 Jan. 2024“ I loved reading this play. It felt real and natural, and it brings awareness of what schools go through today. The characters have depth and history between each other and I loved it! ”
- Emilio Amaya:31 Jan. 2024“ This piece spoke to me from a personal point of view. I think the conversation these two characters had about school shooting drills spoke volumes. What I appreciate the most is the dynamic between the teachers belief vs the assistant principal's. It felt really realistic from what I have seen in the aftermath of a school shooting. ”
- Izzy Enriquez:29 Jan. 2024“ Absolutely loved the voice of these women! It felt natural, and I can see a clear respect for these characters coming from the playwright. Relevant and so engaging to read. ”
- Diana Schmidt:28 Jan. 2024“ John Minigan does a wonderful job of reminding us that policy and moral actions aren't always aligned. The situation feels urgently real. ”
- Jordan Spena:27 Jan. 2024“ A powerful, urgent play that highlights how schools being forced to consider gun violence burdens them with decisions no human should ever have to make. Minigan offers nuance to an often over-simplified issue, doing a good job of emotionally investing the audience without getting unnecessarily graphic. ”
- Jennifer O'Grady:26 Jan. 2024“ I am blown away by this play. This is a timely, urgent, necessary play and I’m happy to see how many productions it’s had. In its taut ten minutes Minigan’s skillful play puts us right in the room with these two characters, both educators in an elementary school, making their situation feel so real and showing us the emotional complexities and painful ramifications of school-shooter drills, something many of us will never have to experience. I hope CLOSING DOORS sees many more productions. ”