“ Before I even read the first scene, I was in awe with how organized the breakdown page was, which truly enhanced my reading experience of “The Platypodes.” This was unlike anything I’ve read on this site. Asher Wyndham Bowles squeezes every drop of emotion out of these characters as we experience the troubles they do. This is an important and balanced play that deserves to be seen and read, one that touches on important issues that are still ongoing today. ”

“ Asher Wyndham packs quite a punch in "The Platypodes," a rare full-length that delivers on the promise of his exquisite monologues with exquisite force. A divisive subject matter, a clear point of view, and – especially – memorable characters with aching wants and needs make this a work that lingers long after one's read it. And I suspect, after one has seen it once it gets produced. Which it should be. Often. ”

“ Wyndham works in such theatrical ways here! It's a great script to read for putting life onstage while still keeping it fresh and amazing! I love the characters because I really want to root for them. I love VITO because he's always in the thick of it, and his emotional life is so public! What an incredible character he is! And the female protagonist never gives up. There is no better time than now for a play that addresses these issues! ”

“ I'll add my voice to the chorus of people recommending this insightful and wrenching play. In addition to the being impressed by the morally complex situations these nuanced characters face, I am left thinking about how wonderfully theatrical this play is--the way it plays with space, time, and transitions is superb. Just reading it paints a vivid and visually dynamic image in my head which, no doubt, would be totally different than another director's equally intriguing interpretation of the physical space, sounds, etc. All this is to say I hope to see this in production sometime in the near future! ”