←Recommendations of Something True

Oh the truth can hurt. That's nothing new. But here the truth means something far different and one of these two lovers is left flummoxed by the demand for truth.
This is clever stuff, and I admire the playwright for not defining the sex or sexuality of each lover, leaving the production so many variables.

Some plays just demand to be read aloud - and this was one of them! This easily staged ten-minute play is loaded with quick and clever dialogue that makes you laugh as often as it makes you think! It has a fun reversal that made me chuckle, but ended on a lovely, genuine note that gave me the warm fuzzies! I am glad these silly soulmates will get to live their "truth!"

What's in a word? It shouldn't be hard to define something as basic as "true," but in this dance of words deftly crafted by David Beardsley, these two lovers are finding out that just one word and what it means to each of them can bring out a whole new perspective on their relationship... such as it is or could be.

An insightful peek into the complexities of a relationship, where we root for this young couple trying to find their truth. Well done.

I thoroughly enjoyed this whimsical and original look at a young relationship. The combination of the idealism and sweetness of youth with a lack of sound judgment leads the fledgling relationship to a precipice, but I was so pleased when the sincerity of the attachment won the day. An enchanting short play that quickly endears you to the characters and leaves you charmed. I would love to see this in the hands of two sensitive young actors.

DAVID BEARDSLEY raises the stakes of a serious relationship in an unexpected way. Can there be love without truth? Can there be love at first sight? Truth is necessary to build a sound relationship. But will the truth be told, and if so, what is the truth? The play is an interesting look at love, relationships, and truth.

Jo puts Miki to a love test just before Miki is about to pop the question. When Jo pushes hard for an answer to her question about one true thing, their relationship wavers. Will Miki pass the test?

Believably odd... Will certainly invoke different reactions from different members of the audience.

This play raises some great questions about what is true and what is the nature of truth. I really enjoyed how frustrated I felt thinking that Miki has the truth that Jo is looking for - but is that really true? A conundrum and a play that will remain in the mind long after the festival run.

An engaging play that holds your interest to the end with unexpected and rewarding twists.