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Cycle Play by Megan Tabaque

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  • Aly Kantor:
    6 Feb. 2022
    “ "Toxic femininity" lives somewhere in the space between your local spin gym and the Jamba Juice - and in the world of this vivid, theatrical play, we come to learn that it's dark, lonely, and destructive. I found this play, at once, both strange and foreign and deeply familiar. If you don't know these absurd characters in real life, you've probably met them in the comments section on Pinterest or Instagram. I was most taken by some of the vibrant visual storytelling in the piece - disembodied wigs and impossible mountains of smoothie cups abound! Funny, fascinating, and... fiery! Literally! ”
  • Shaun Leisher:
    11 May. 2021
    “ Such a unique play about female friendship and empowerment. Love how form is messed with in this play. ”
  • The Workshop Theater:
    26 Apr. 2021
    “ The Workshop Theater is pleased to recognize Megan Tabaque as a playwright selected out of a competitive pool of applicants for our Winter 2020 Writer’s Intensive. The Writer’s Intensive is an eight-week long, playwright-driven process geared towards revising an existing play. Cycle Play is a fascinating exploration of toxic femininity, how our traumas grow when unattended, and the mystical power of exercise. Megan skillfully draws in her audience with a friendship between two broken women before what they need, from the world and each other, takes the story to a very dark place. Our congratulations and thanks to Megan. ”
  • Alyssa Haddad-Chin:
    24 Mar. 2021
    “ As a Peloton enthusiast, this play spoke to my soul. Cycle Play is a hilarious, messy (in the best way), and dark play that centers two female characters that wield their trauma into power...even when they take it too far. The power shifts throughout the play are endlessly fascinating and keep the reader on their toes. I love this piece! ”
  • Danielle Mohlman:
    22 Mar. 2020
    “ I love female-centric plays that are loud and messy and kind of indescribable and Cycle Play (or Two Sweaty) checks all those boxes and more. I would absolutely love to see this play staged. I can only begin to imagine how real sweat, real fatigue, and powerful bodies add to this dark dark comedy about spin class. Thank you, Megan! ”