←Recommendations of A Murther of Crows

Austgen handles the tone of this play like a blade, switching from swashbuckling comedy and witty dialogue to true cloak-and-dagger menace so deftly you don't even realize the danger until the point of no return has already been crossed. If you've ever wondered what those hired killers in the period dramas do after slinking off into the shadows, if you're seeking a play that calls for character work as skillful as the swordplay, or if you're just a lover of all things grim and roguish, check this one out.

Great pacing! Wonderful characters! Atmosphere so thick, you could cut it with a dagger! This entire play is moody, joy-filled, swashbuckling fun.

Daring and bold. A Murther of Crows gives us a glimpse at another version of Elizabethan England, one masterfully crafted with all the weapons, murder, mystery you can handle. Jessica Austgen seamlessly pearls out information and keeps us waiting to see what’s coming next through well-defined characters and dialogue that feels as much modern as it does period.

A MURTHER OF CROWS is fun, exciting, and sweet -- an extremely accessible period piece that had me guessing from one moment to the next. I was truly on the edge of my seat. Edie is an amazing bad-ass, and Joan is so wonderful (all of those weapons hidden in her skirt!) I'm a huge fan.

A really unique play that would be a delight to see staged. The dialogue is equal parts archaic and modern, which gives the whole thing a fun spin. The characters are charming--Sir is roguish, Kit is adorable, Ned is delightfully crusty, Edie is spunky, and Joan is a hoot. The fight scene would be exciting to see staged--and actors would enjoy chewing the scenery with meaty, dramatic scenes with laugh-out-loud humor sprinkled throughout. I can honestly say I've never read a play like this before--and I mean that as a compliment.

A Murther of Crows is a sharp, insightful, and thoroughly engaging ride through what could be called an alternate Elizabethan world. Austen has a knack for blending contemporary dialogue in a Shakespearean-esque world where multi-layered characters are revealed via expertly crafted plot twists and revelations.