←Recommendations of The Lady Demands Satisfaction

Scheming servants, bumbling masters, farcical concealments, disguises, mistaken identities, deliciously silly Python-esque wordplay, equally silly but also skillful swordplay--had Rossini seen this script he would have turned it into a comic opera to rival "The Barber of Seville." Inspired hilarity throughout.

A comedy that's as nimble and precisely practiced as any impressive act of swordplay. The period flair and Jolly's dialogue give the story a romantic atmosphere, and the characters are all immediately appealing. The play aims its point at the pretensions of honor and distinction that define the so-called nobility, and strikes swift and true. The fights are all set up in ways that are unique and fun, an absolute feast for any enthusiast of stage combat.

A hilariously entertaining farce, that kept me on my toes, completely unable to guess at the brilliant and well earned finale. The intricate stage directions, detailing the possibilities for the most ridiculous of sword fights beckon any stage production to go full tilt. Strong female characters dominate the story, and aim the pointy end of the sword directly at the present. A whirlwind script with a tightly constructed plot that never fails to deliver. The Lady does indeed demand satisfaction - and gets it.

This is a breathtaking, breathless madcap farce of swordplay, mistaken identity, unbuckled swash, and just plain fun of the first order. Arthur M. Jolly never lets up, and the ride is so worth every moment; it's like the Marx Brothers teamed up with the costume dramas of Erroll Flynn and Lockwood and LaMont ("Singin' in the Rain") and threw in a dash of Richard Brinsley Sheridan ("The School for Scandal") and commedia del'arte. The staging is brilliant (as are the stage directions), and the roles leave no one behind. "The Lady Demands Satisfaction" demands to be staged. En garde!

A delightful fight, the fierceness, the comedy is all a joy! Entertaining and well done!

What a delight! High comedy married with daring swordswomanship. Each twist and turn is wonderfully surprising, and the characters are a joy to follow along with. Unlike anything I've read before, this play is hilarious, intelligent, and such a good time.

This farce is unlike anything I’ve read on NPX. After seeing photos of it being done at the Gulfshore Theatre, I was immediately interested in the period costumes and setting, and Jolly’s writing makes these characters strong and objective-driven. A wonderful display of spectacle, stage combat and comedy. A must read if you’re looking for strong female characters!

When I see a play I really like, I'll get a copy of the script (if I can) to see if it was the production, the script or both. In the case of THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION, I'm happy to say it was both. I saw the play in Los Angeles which proved to be a great evening of theatre. The direction, stage combat and actors were all top notch. The real treat, however, was reading the play itself. What a terrific script Mr. Jolly has written! Loved it!

Not everyone can set out to write a play that incorporates female combat and create a play that succeeds on all levels. Yes, the play delivers on that necessary element (it was a contest entry), but so much more as well. Humor is clever and consistent throughout. Women take center stage in smart and powerful ways. And the combat? It's not just included; it's organic and at the heart of the carefully constructed and absorbing plot. Brilliant response to a challenge!

I had the pleasure of seeing the LA premiere of Arthur M Jolly's THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION. Though ordinarily I'd resist the temptation to make so obvious a pun, to say the play has rapier wit is a huge understatement. The play crackles with humor, humanity and sly winks to the audience. The actual swordplay is fantastic. And Jolly has scripted each duel so it's distinct in ways that reveal character and move the story forward. Although a period piece, the play's portrayal of powerful women makes it amply relevant. Touché, Mr. Jolly!