7 MINUTES
Recommended by
- Nick Malakhow:25 Oct. 2020“ An expansive, exquisite piece that explores how masculinity both thrives from and perpetuates loneliness, alienation, and violence. The juxtaposition of college wrestling with real-life war is beautifully nuanced and filtered through both Karina's storytelling to the audience and Bradford's humanities class interjections. King looks at an intersectionally rich swath of people and succeeds in addressing the ways masculinity interacts with so many different parts of a person's identity. Simultaneously microscopically focused and very human, while also being profound and far-reaching. The combination of lyricism, movement, sport, and intimate naturalism creates an eclectic aesthetically fascinating whole! ”
- Eugene O'Neill Theater Center:22 Jun. 2020“ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend John J King and their play 7 MINUTES as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater. ”
- American Shakespeare Center:14 Mar. 2020“ 7 Minutes was on the final shortlist for Shakespeare’s New Contemporaries Cycle 3 at the American Shakespeare Center. It rose through to the top of an anonymous, multi-tiered selection process, and it is our pleasure to recommend this play. This play is a skillful and thoughtful exploration of masculinity and nationality through collegiate wrestling. The language shifts adroitly through distinct voices, the energy is compelling, and the connections to the Shakespeare play that inspired it make it all the more timely. ”
Awards
Honorable Mention
88th Annual Writer's Digest Competition - SCRIPT
Writer's Digest
2019
Finalist
Shakespeare's New Contemporaries
American Shakespeare Center
2019