“ This play was a fascinating read, and as someone who grew up with constant active shooter drills, it really struck a chord with me. It offers up a discussion about the trauma that both students and educators go through as a result of the way that the American public education system has chosen to handle the threat of active shooters. It explores the notion of responsibility for the safety of children in American schools from the perspective of both the teachers who are actively on the front lines of these situations and the administrators who create the policies surrounding them. ”

“ Very well written with a different focus on a subject that many are, unfortunately, well familiar with. Most of the discussions around this sensitive topic happen outside of the school, but the argument of this play happens inside. A very interesting redirection. ”

“ I thought it was interesting to see the interactions between an emotional thinker and an objective thinker. I also find it interesting that deciding who is "right" is up to the reader. ”

“ I think this so eloquently portrays the real trauma that both students and teachers undergo not only in true active shooter situations, but also with the "realistic" drills. The disconnect between the two characters due to their roles in the school is such a captivating dynamic to show how protocols falter in the face of true danger when what's most important is making an effort to keep your kids safe, but how that can be lost on those who aren't put as close to that situation.

Thank you for writing this. ”