The moment you dare have the inclination to think “this is outrageous, and completely implausible,” it slowly dawns that the premise Bublitz pursues in this play makes perfect sense. And, while men will surely find the circumstances unsettling, that’s precisely the point. It’s so much more than a “flip-the-script-in-power-dynamics-sketch.” Bublitz is working hard to help men understand the powerlessness women feel regarding reproductive rights. And when Laura extorts a smile from Patrick at the end, it’s a swift, hard kick to the goodies... and I’m embarrassed to say that it’s much deserved...
The moment you dare have the inclination to think “this is outrageous, and completely implausible,” it slowly dawns that the premise Bublitz pursues in this play makes perfect sense. And, while men will surely find the circumstances unsettling, that’s precisely the point. It’s so much more than a “flip-the-script-in-power-dynamics-sketch.” Bublitz is working hard to help men understand the powerlessness women feel regarding reproductive rights. And when Laura extorts a smile from Patrick at the end, it’s a swift, hard kick to the goodies... and I’m embarrassed to say that it’s much deserved. Outstanding.