This short play presents us with a justice scale of right vs. right. Not only does Donnelly give us a compelling argument for both sides, they make it difficult to choose. A piece of theatre that will spark a smoldering after burn. That time after the performance when the audience will debate the complexities of the situation. No easy answers here. Two well-written, distinct characters in this fast moving script. Well done.

Wow! This play is so powerful and so smart and so...conflicting! I agree with both characters, but Margaret has such a powerful case when she said "I'm exploring the possibility that they may have the legal right to be wrong." That line exploded in my brain! I think this could be a powerful show in a 10 minute festival, but I bet this would blow the walls off of theatres explored as a full length as well. Very brilliant play!

The argument in THE NEW CLIENT is so meticulously and poignantly composed. Paul Donnelly does an admirable job making both sides of the classic Duty vs Love conflict credible, sympathetic, and contemporary. As much as any play you will ever read, this one will have you wondering what the future will hold for its characters. Every time I think I have a handle on how I feel about this issue I think about it some more. And I'm not so sure. So if our goal as dramatists is to encourage a more thoughtful society, this is a cornerstone.