←Recommendations of The Excavation of Mary Anning

I had the extreme pleasure of getting to see this incredibly imaginative play about a woman history hasn't properly recognized brought to life in a reading at the Ashland New Plays Festival. Mr. August brings you on a beautiful journey with his richly-drawn characters and wonderful story. This play entertained, surprised, educated and moved me deeply. It's so much fun and evocative. I can't say enough wonderful things. The roles for women are fantastic.

I will admit to an obsession about Mary Anning and this play fulfills it in the best possible way. It's theatricality wowed me. The visuals at the end are breathtaking. The colorful characters, Mary's mission in life and wonderful Tray made this a page-turner. August fully captures the raging war between science and religion and the woman-scientist who fought for acceptance in a world determined to leave her buried at the bottom of the Lyme Regis cliffs. This will be amazing on stage.

This play was a treat to read - fabulous characters, a cohesive plot, stellar dialogue, and many wonderful and unexpected theatrical elements!

Such a smart, funny and wildly theatrical play. It is fearless and large in scope but also devastatingly precise. Great characters, dialogue that moves and surprises. Buy stock in this play.