←Recommendations of a play told in 11 dimensions

We are pleased to support this play and playwright! It was a featured staged reading in our 2022 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, TX.

Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize “M-Theory” by Jami Brandli as a Semi-Finalist for the 2023 Premiere Play Festival. “M-Theory” rose through a competitive selection process conducted by Premiere staff and a panel of outside theatre professionals to become one of 40 Semi-Finalists out of 701 submissions. The panel was particularly impressed by the high level of theatricality in the play, and the simultaneous balance of grounded, well-developed characters. Our congratulations and thanks to Jami.

I was very intrigued by Brandli's play. I appreciated the honest writing about what grieving and complicated family relationships may look like. I was invested in these characters and their world. I found myself being challenged by this piece and I think that's why I would recommend it. It is thought provoking and unique in a way that will keep you reading and interested in what comes next.

M-Theory is a perfect science fiction play about grief and letting go. Jami Brandli does a great job depicting emotion. I loved the ambiguity in this piece. I was grateful for the opportunity to be curious about what is happening in the real world and what is happening in Pauline's head. Very much recommend this play.

M-Theory is a beautiful story about family and grief. The magical/scientific world Brandli created is an interesting and effected vehicle for this story that enhances the themes without distracting from them. The symbolism might be my favorite part of all; one specific symbol at the end left me with chills.

This is a brilliant play. Brandli crafted thought-provoking concepts that challenge the reader to open their minds. This play activates the imagination and ignites possibilities of modern theatre. I would love to work on this show some day, just to dive deeper into the lighting aspects.
Aside from that, Brandli also developed three incredible characters with loads of juicy materials. Any one of these characters could give the actor the role of a lifetime, and I'd love to explore them more.
Highly recommend to anyone and everyone.

This play is an absolutely wild ride for three dynamic actors. I appreciate the way that Brandli has chosen to tackle a subject that might be difficult for some to comprehend and a genre that is not often seen on our stages and make it accessible through her compelling story and dynamic relationships. I would love to see this work on stage!

A fascinating journey for answers as reality shifts and mystery beckons. Well done.

Playwrights Foundation highly recommends M-THEORY: a play told in 11 dimensions, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends M-THEORY as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021