←Recommendations of BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

Donna has crafted a really complex and lovely story that deals with a lot of things we might see in life but pass judgment about. Her use of characters and nuance in the relationships make it a delicious piece of theatre and with 3 actors it is very easy to produce on a shoestring budget. It is unexpected and sexy and a pleasure to dive into as a director and artist. I hope to see a fully produced staging of this play very soon.

This is dramatic writing at its best. With just three characters she builds a plot that fascinates. The ending is not what you would expect so there's the element of mystery too. The tension between the three is palpable and that's what makes this play much more than a situation comedy. It's not a tragedy either, so it defies labeling but would keep an audience on the edge of their seats.

A surprisingly textural journey for the reader and the main female character. The physical manifestation of transforming shame (the shame cards) into something beautiful (art) in the story mirrored the transformation of shame in the actual story (the affair) into something beautiful (having it all). I found this intricate weaving of theme by the playwright both compelling and authentic. Would love to see this one staged.

Trust, discretion, shame and the transaction of romantic/erotic relationship is examined brilliantly by this playwright. With brutal honesty it showcases dishonesty, and in doing so raises important questions... If we're open about what we want and what we want from other people, if we're honest about our needs and desires, without shame, is that the brilliant way to live a satisfying life? It's so easy to judge Abby, but think about it, there's a sugar baby in each of us.

Interesting examination of the sacrifices and choices we make and their unintended consequences.

Unflaggingly confident in its portrayal of characters that behave like real people as their realistic complicated selves - it's refreshing to see such a strongly developed female leading character in this intricate and morally convoluted world.

Brilliant Works of Art, a tale of intrigue, love, artistic introspection, and expediency, moves at lightning speed without ever losing its sense of intimacy. The credible yet unpredictable characters build and unravel their tightly-knit triangle in some of the smoothest dialogue I've read in a while. The small cast in this full-length play provides a terrific venue for actors to plumb the depths of their characterization.

Themes twine intricately around this love triangle. Personalities leap out -- inevitable, secretive, manipulative, fierce. No cliche solution here. A smart, sophisticated play that will have you rooting for alternately one character, then another.