←Recommendations of Ghosts

George Sapio's "GHOSTS" is a riveting play that masterfully intertwines the allure of New Orleans with a tapestry of secrets and supernatural elements. The diverse cast brings to life a story that oscillates between past and present, revealing the haunting impact of trauma. Sapio's work is a testament to his skillful storytelling, leaving audiences enthralled by the depth of the characters and the palpable tension that lingers like the city's own ghosts.

What struck me first about Sapio’s play, GHOSTS, was its dialogue. Realistic and effortless, the language felt authentic and natural. Some of the best I’ve read in that regard. It was easy to hear these characters speak. What I enjoyed thinking about after having finished the play was the way Sapio exploited ghosts and its meaning. The story gives us traditional/classic ghosts, but also the ghosts of former selves, the ghosts of the undead, the ghosts of trauma, and the lingering presence of ghosts of a physical place. So many interesting staging possibilities, too. An enjoyable read.

Lots of twists and turns in this one. Playing with three different time periods and multiple mysteries, the playwright expertly weaves a tale that keeps you guessing where it is going and where it will end up. Also shows that ghosts come in many forms.

The way this play draws you in, desperate to know how things will unfold is intoxicating in the best possible way. George has created a story that is guaranteed to complete the trifecta of great theatre, it entertains to the point where you are desperate to see the story through to its conclusion, it offers emotional moments in buckets (I shed tears multiple times) and it will no doubt inspire discussion. It's a story that invokes a powerful emotional response with characters that you can't help but feel for as they lay this dark and provocative piece before you.