←Recommendations of THE SUBJECT

A truly incredible piece of writing bringing to light the centuries old subject of rape, the first physical and the second mental. An assault of the mind, heart and soul when you are asked to remain silent by your own family. Beautifully done.

I'm really intrigued by Carolyn Kras's play. The script's ability to blend historical figures with contemporary issues relating to sexual assault and harassment is very powerful and memorable. For the emotional weight the script contains, it also has some surprising use of humor which leavens the mood which could otherwise be very heavy. The sheer number of readings the script has received makes one feel it is definitely ready for a Theatre company to stage what I feel is a very worthy script.

This beautiful and moving play enthralled me from start to finish. A history piece that feels extremely fresh and urgent.

A beautiful, moving play that reminds us that sexual assault is not a modern phenomenon, and why the #MeToo movement is so important - both for today and in memory of those whose struggles were never recognized.

Playwright Carolyn Kras reminds us in THE SUBJECT that sexual harassment and assault have haunted women for centuries. This beautifully rendered historical drama is an exciting addition to Artemisia’s Fall Festival 2019 Finalist List.

THE SUBJECT is a smartly entertaining play reminiscent of drawing room comedies. But don't let the petticoats fool you. As giggles yield to wails, THE SUBJECT shows the anguish of growing up female... in ways that continue to plague us. This powerful timely play also masterfully subverts genre. Why do we expect gaiety from period pieces filled with female players? Where are women’s stories of disempowerment, harassment and violation? Well, they're right here in this play. THE SUBJECT is like a pint of Guinness... all froth and effervescence until you get to the end and realize you've been clobbered.

What a wonderful, marvelous play. The dialogue is crisp and timeless with stinging sentiments that leave an audience feeling gutless. Sophia is a role that any actress would kill to sink her teeth into. A regal, unflinching, brilliant examination of the culture that was once lived in--and is infuriatingly still lived in. A magnificent call to action written with both beauty and hideousness. "When will it ever be appropriate for us to reconcile with reality?" When indeed.

A MUST read. Brilliantly written with scope and depth. From the opening moment we are subjected to the realities that this is not just happening "then" but the conditions continue on to this day. Silence is the enemy and madness is the result. Carolyn has brought forth a piece of history, yes; with a large cast, yes; but DO NOT let that stop you. Like Miller's the Crucible she sheds a light on our present by cloaking our current conditions in the past. The dialogue is superb and the characters fascinating. The ode to King Lear is brilliant. Brava!!