←Recommendations of A Harmony of Both

This play is delightfully goofy and intelligent in equal measure. Its closing plea that we reengage with the natural world takes on a surprisingly different meaning to the housebound during this pandemic.

Loopy comic characters and a bit of philosophic punch stand out in this play.

Reading "A Harmony of Both," I enjoyed the zany, off-the-wall flimflam Stan uses to soothe Emily's anger -- it was a comically disorienting dialogue that had the same effect on me as it did on Emily herself.

But what I truly loved about this short comedy is that Terence Patrick Hughes' plot takes the idea of influence and engagement even further.

Heard this on The Best of All Possible Podcasts. Delightful.

A rare ten-minute satire about the modern workplace that manages to be zany, erudite, and philosophical. Hughes has crafted characters who are simultaneously ridiculous yet complex and deep. The play also has a strong sense of place with references to Massachusetts geography and culture.