Missy Contreras:
6 Sep. 2022
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I was really intrigued with this play, I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as much as I did. I thought both perspective were interesting. ”
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Hailey Hendrix:6 Sep. 2022“ Very investing and interesting play. I couldn't wait to read what was going to be said next. ”
- Jazz Neal:6 Sep. 2022“ I love the moral ambiguity! Neither party is right or wrong, and that makes for a very interesting story and dynamic between the two characters-- especially when things get personal. It's a touchy subject that I think was handled very well, so... kudos to you! ”
- Lily Bowman:6 Sep. 2022“ I thought this was an engaging and well-written play that forces the reader to put themselves in the position of both characters. ”
- Lauren Mazoch:6 Sep. 2022“ Beautifully written. A time relevant play sure to spark conversations and thoughts on where we are today in dealing with the atrocity of school shootings. This play makes the reader question, "What would you do?" ”
- Shelby Curry:5 Sep. 2022“ I was fully invested in this 10 minute from the start. Closing Doors presented a true Sophie's choice to the reader and deals with myriad of thought-provoking elements, such as gun violence, empathy, and regret. I found myself questioning what I would do in this situation and reacted as my heart rate spiked at the thought of having to make such a decision, drill or not. I would absolutely recommend this piece. ”
- Caitlin Turnage:3 Aug. 2022“ What a beautiful piece that deals with the apathy, empathy, heartbreak and grief we are facing in classrooms surrounding gun violence--this play hurts in the best way and the empathy of Sandra is so lovely to read--the mental image of the kid locked outside of the door caught in the violence, real or pretend, is stunning. I definitely recommend this piece to any ten minute festival! ”
- Jonathan Cook:17 May. 2022“ I produced an audio version of this play on the GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT radio theater podcast. You become immediately invested in this well-crafted play by John Minigan right from the beginning and he maintains the conflict all the way to the end. Both the teacher and the vice principal state their positions well, and then the low blows come into play that challenges their friendship. A great tidy piece for any theatre looking for a topical short play! ”
- Paul Hood:7 Apr. 2022“ This relevant piece written by John Minigan is sure to spark discussion morals and friendships and doing the right thing during adverse situations. Tense and insightful, it leaves you on the edge of your seat and makes one think. ”
- Maximillian Gill:22 Dec. 2021“ An engrossing and all-too-relevant play. Beyond the obvious relevance to the current rash of school shooting incidents, the piece poses tough questions of ethics and values and how to do the right thing in the worst circumstances. It's a tribute to Minigan's skill that the play feels resolved without offering easy answers to the questions. ”