←Recommendations of TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS

Alterman masterfully plays with audience expectations throughout the course of this ominous little bench play. The dialogue, peppered with allusions to John Lennon songs, is light and bright, until it turns heavy and dark just before a big reveal changes the whole direction of the piece and alters our conception of the relationship between the two characters. Excellent and engaging work.

"Time Wounds All Heels" is a thought-provoking play that explores the themes of karma, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. The dialogue between the two main characters is powerful and engaging, and as you read through their conversation, you can't help but feel a sense of empathy for both of them. Alterman has done a superb job with this beautiful piece!

"Oh look at all the lonely people..."
This play unravels skillfully and kept me on the edge of my seat. With a dash of existential philosophy, a pinch of suspense, and a smattering of betrayal, TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS is dark and beautiful This piece would be perfect in a 10-minute festival.

Set on a park bench, two hit men discuss their role in life and then some. TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS moves well as Glenn Alterman proves to be a deft and sure-handed dramatist. I love the thing with the watch and how it plays into the title and theme. The John Lennon quotes add an extra layer of humor as we are given to mull over Lennon’s well-documented love life while taking in an exchange of unexpected intimacy between Ted and Tom. Nice work.

TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS is a tense two hander, where the author takes us on a dark path, one reveal at a time. Any audience lucky enough to see this staged, will slowly edge to the front of their seats as Glenn draws them in with his sharp script, until the clever twist near the end, which caught this reader by surprise. Interspersed with John Lennon lyrics, this is an excellent short play!

In “Time Wounds All Heels” Glenn Alterman sits Ted and Tom on a bench and proceeds to baffle our expectations with the passing of time and a new watch. As the two men muse about their jobs, their relationship, and karma, the purpose of their meeting becomes clear. Tensions rise, and audience imaginations are left to run wild, a treat but also a sleight of hand. “Life’s what happens when you’re making other plans,” John Lennon said. In Glenn Alterman’s hands, the saying receives the theatrical attention it so archly demands. Highly recommended.

Glenn Alterman is an expert in crafting dynamic stories for the stage. And in TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS, we witness a relationship that unfolds to reveal the depths of friendship and the costs of betrayal. As their mentor-like relationship unravels, both characters make decisions that both surprise and change their relationship forever. The key moments throughout are expertly plotted, making this a great addition for both virtual and stage productions.

Enjoyable and thrilling. The mobsters assignment takes us from humorous musings on life and the good deeds they are putting into the universe to the ride of our life. And definitely one we will not forget. Well done!

A short serio-comedy about karma, with an unexpected surprise, intense and brutal, during the showdown. This play, along with his other short, Benchmarks, showcases the playwright's keen insight into relationships and life itself.