“ Brilliantly imaginative! Crystal has written a piece that blends theatrical magic and illusion into a powerful tale of love and loss. The play presents a young woman who so thoroughly believes in magic that she uses the fantasy of it to cope with the realities of life. Written with deep humanity, the piece explores how we often deceive ourselves with emotional slights-of-hand. This is a serious piece, but not heavy. Crystal imbues it with her trademark energy, whimsy, and vibrant sense of play. Actor and director alike will have great fun exploring this wonderfully moving story. ”

“ A gorgeous play that grapples with unimaginable tragedy and the pain of loss, and uses its theatrical conceit (a magic show with no magic! it works!) to illuminate the liminal qualities of grief that allow us transcend it. A real exciting possibility for a great actor/director combo. ”

“ How I wish I had seen this live! And I will for sure rush out if I am ever given the opportunity. A beautiful play that puts the audience in the story in a such a compelling way. And what a love story! This would be a fantastic challenge for an actor, a director, and all designers involved. So creative, and so much possibility. I highly recommend! ”

“ Open is a stirring, exciting, breathtaking and deeply moving piece of theater. The play is brilliantly written, Crystal at her finest, we're clearly watching a master writer at work, not only technically perfect but with her heart left on every word. I've seen a lot of plays about magic, that use the metaphor of storytelling and theater as magic, but i don't think I've ever seen it as expertly or successfully executed than in this play. Read and produce this play as far as the eye can see! ”