←Recommendations of Faith

This monologue is beautiful and gets into the humanity of the story of Abraham and Isaac in a way that the Bible sure doesn't. I'm a big fan of plays that are Bible story adaptations, and this is one of the best ones I've read.

An incredibly fresh look at one of the most troubling Bible stories. I've never considered the aftermath of this story. The fear and doubt, both within Isaac and Abraham. All the time a quiet God watches the suffering. A very powerful monologue that would be incredible to see performed.

Very powerful monologue ,laden with angst and the struggle to believe.. A new take on an old story which is vivid and moving. The language is poetic and propelled by a driving rhythm. A gift for a lucky actor,

An excellent piece of writing from a different perspective than we've grown up learning. The anguish of Abraham and Isaac is wonderfully told in this monologue.

Absolutely beautiful monologue with a fresh take on a very well known story. I loved the exploration of trauma. The bible can read as very cold and removed from the emotions of its very well known characters. This was not that. It was a very profound and gorgeously written monologue about a moment in two men's lives and how it forever changed them.

Completely floored by this piece. A perspective on a story I’ve known since I was a young kid that I had not considered. Moving, real, challenging.

From the Bible to Kierkegaard, when it comes to the story of Abraham and Isaac, everyone always talks about what Abraham went through: his faith, his sacrifice, the mercy God showed *him*. No one ever talks about Isaac‘s experience. What must he have thought? When did he realize? What then did he do?

Barbot tackles these questions through Abraham himself. A profound short about the faith people place in God, the faith children place in their parents, and the hope that the cost of unwavering belief in another is not too great or unrecoverable. Remarkable and indelible.

Whoah! This is an absolutely riveting work of art; in the hands of a gifted actor, this gut-wrenching monologue will be a stunning theatrical experience. Give it a read; it’s jaw-droppingly good.

Terrific monologue about faith and parenting that takes on the Bible's Abraham/Isaac story and makes it vital and contemporary. Moving and powerful.

This monologue takes on a deeply challenging story, and infuses it with warmth, relatability. Barbot strips away the horror to reveal a contemporary relationship, between father and son, and person and higher power. Through vernacular language choices, we’re drawn into a new understanding of this character, and through this smart, sharply-drawn lens, we might see ourselves, and our place in the cosmos, in a different light. It’s a remarkable piece, and would offer everything to an actor.