This short, darkly funny, and impactful play left me thinking about the shared experiences that unite us. What it means to be invited into a group in which we would rather not qualify to be a member. Karen Fix Curry's dialogue is lively, and the pace of the play feels light, which is a lovely juxtaposition to the subject matter.

What seems to be a benign interview of the members of a long-standing quilting circle evolves into something darker and richer in this surprising narrative. It turns out that the members of the circle are bound by so much more than quilting. I found myself thoroughly in support of their real M.O. as the young reporter is welcomed into the circle.

Perhaps the quilting circle in Crazy Quilts is not a group you want to belong to if it will have you as a member. The criteria for admission is not something to be desired. Karen Fix Curry has created an amazing misdirection as the quaint tale of a quilting group morphs into something quite disturbing. An outstanding dark comedy, simple in its presentation, but with writing sharper than any quilting needle!