←Recommendations of The Home for Retired Canadian Girlfriends

What makes this incredibly clever play so special is not only the brilliant comic setup, but ultimately an ending filled with self-determination and possibilities. This little gem of a play goes beyond entertainment to truly inspire.

I love how this terrific and skillful play keeps unfolding and surprising us. SO well done!

A creative, imaginative explosion of that old chestnut of the "i have a girlfriend but you can't meet her because she lives in Canada" trope, and boy, does it deliver! John Bavoso gives Tiffany humanity and depth as she deals with being shelved on what is beautifully styled as 'Black Friday' in the closeted fake companions realm. This is layered, nuanced, and fun. Great stuff.

This short piece is grounded in a brilliant premise that takes the reader by surprise, but it then goes to several other interesting places, all the while layering in important questions about societal expectations on sexual orientation. Both screamingly funny and extremely relevant. Observing the characters take charge of their destinies makes for a poignant, satisfying close. I watched a Zoom reading of this play with actors who really dug into the finely textured characters.

A fantastic concept well executed as we visit the home of the imaginary girlfriends. So long Rupert, Tiffany's going traveling! Very fun.

This play reminded me of the fun that can be created with a bit of imagination. I hope to someday see this play performed in front of me.

Many writers who land on a great concept often aren't able to get much more out of it than a clever title but Mr. Bavoso delivers the goods with artisan precision. A last resort for imaginary people results in two phantoms recovering the humanity they were denied from their very creation. Absurd, topical, and just plain fun.

With more LOLs per second than should be legal anywhere in the world, John Bavoso's "The Home For Retired Canadian Girlfriends" exceeds its brilliant premise and becomes one of the most delightfully dizzy comedies I've read in a long time. And as much fun as it is to read, I can only imagine how dazzling it is to see it performed. Great, hilarious fun.

This is one of those plays that you're going to remember with a grin. The imagination of John Bavoso creates a perfect place for storing those imaginary friends that are more real than the real friends.

What could be more intriguing for an audience than a retirement home for a 20 something woman who isn't really alive but "a product of her boyfriend's imagination? Very imaginative with some very clever lines: "Shh! This is Canada. I don't think we can swear here." Enjoyed it.