Tense, awkward, and somewhat quirky and funny, TAIL OF THE BELL is a very entertaining play to read, watch, or listen to. Michelle seems to be very quick to jump to conclusions, and Eric tries his best to contain her frustrations while offering his own explanation of her accusations. This makes for a high-intensity, high-emotion conversation between the two that has a few good jabs and jokes sprinkled in for good measure.

Highly recommend it!

A taut and tense interaction between a mother and her daughter's tutor whom she suspects of inappropriate conduct that unfolds in all the irregular and human rhythms of real time. While the mystery of what actually happened between Eric and Jessica drives the piece, Michelle's overall arc is perhaps the most compelling and intriguing throughline in the play--the way her concern for Jessica's wellbeing diverges from and intersects with her own anxieties about parenthood, not knowing her child, and self-actualization. The socio-economic snapshot is also crystal clear and well-rendered.

A fascinating investigation into the truth by a mother who smells something suspicious. She's presented with the conundrum of where to draw the boundary between herself and her daughter's life. A powerful and suspenseful exchange that brings up so many questions wrapping us up in the answers. Captivating and incredibly well done!