The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V.

by Steven G. Martin

FULL-LENGTH PLAY The highlight of forty-year-old Benny V.'s day is eating his microwaved dinner and falling asleep at 8 p.m. in his apartment decorated with old college dormitory furniture. Then a mysterious invitation leads Benny V. on a journey that connects him with new people, places, and experiences. "The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V." looks at how we engage the world and how going outside our...

FULL-LENGTH PLAY The highlight of forty-year-old Benny V.'s day is eating his microwaved dinner and falling asleep at 8 p.m. in his apartment decorated with old college dormitory furniture. Then a mysterious invitation leads Benny V. on a journey that connects him with new people, places, and experiences. "The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V." looks at how we engage the world and how going outside our comfort zone affects our lives.

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The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V.

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  • Nathan Short: The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V. by Steven G. Martin
    “

    CANNOT recommend this script enough. Such a vivid story and the characters are all so interesting. There's beautiful elements for designers, actors, and directors. Really beautiful story.

    CANNOT recommend this script enough. Such a vivid story and the characters are all so interesting. There's beautiful elements for designers, actors, and directors. Really beautiful story.

    ”
  • Robert J. LeBlanc: The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V. by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Great things happen when you give yourself permission to take the path less traveled, as is shown in this beautiful show by Steven. Subtle, sublime, transformative, true, this play is a marvelous journey of discovery. The characters are clear and wonderfully written. The freedom of staging options is a real gift to directors. I would love to see this performed live.

    Great things happen when you give yourself permission to take the path less traveled, as is shown in this beautiful show by Steven. Subtle, sublime, transformative, true, this play is a marvelous journey of discovery. The characters are clear and wonderfully written. The freedom of staging options is a real gift to directors. I would love to see this performed live.

    ”
  • Kate Danley: The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V. by Steven G. Martin
    “

    A dazzling exploration of the human psyche! As we all sit in the mire of mediocrity, who has not dreamed of some lightning bolt moment that jolts us out of our rut and propels us into greatness? And who doesn't have the voices trying to push us back into our boxes? The ending is * chef's kiss *!

    A dazzling exploration of the human psyche! As we all sit in the mire of mediocrity, who has not dreamed of some lightning bolt moment that jolts us out of our rut and propels us into greatness? And who doesn't have the voices trying to push us back into our boxes? The ending is * chef's kiss *!

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Lafayette, IN, 2015