←Recommendations of Frelmetsch the Maneater

A fascinating exploration of workplace dynamics that have led these puppeteers to the point they're at with a deep desire to connect in the character. Well done!

As a puppeteer myself, I found Matthew hit the realities of the world spot on. The dialog is sparkling and fast paced, the characters are fascinating, and I thoroughly enjoyed this play! Highly recommend!

A hysterical and thoughtful look into how people try to connect in an oftentimes unfair and absurd world. The dialogue in this play is witty and charming, and I loved how the play the builds to the moments of silence, pure movement, and ultimately, cohesion. It's a love story, without being about romantic love. I would love to see this play staged.

A big bold play with intimate raw moments, Frelmetsch the Maneater is, at its core, a play about two people trying to connect. Matthew's dialogue is realistic and fun, the characters are a joy to watch and the ending is powerful. I'd love to see it produced in all its fantastical glory.

"Magic", "Collaboration", "Getting Stuck", "Public vs. Private", "Invisible", "Loneliness", and "Childhood vs. Adulthood" were all themes that resonated with audiences at the Great Plains Theatre Conference. Don't underestimate this piece, it has some insightful things to say about gender in the workplace and the monsters inside of us. Mel's journey as a struggling legend questioning herself is clear and sharp. The movement/choreography opportunities in this piece will make it really, really fun and exciting to see staged. These two inside the monster are in limbo; and their journey touches both the kid inside us and adult realities.

This is a fun play. Would love to see it staged.

It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Matthew Capodicasa and their play Frelmetsch the Maneater as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers really responded to the unique humor that arose from the situation and its intimacy.