John Minigan has managed to add complexity to an already sensitive subject. The emotional current of the play is tangible, which will keep any parent thinking about this play once the curtain goes down.

An outstanding use of theater to explore both sides of a no-win dilemma. The audience is treated with respect and is assumed to be fully capable of understanding both sides. This will affect audiences in the best possible way -- prompt them to examine the "truths" that have developed in the aftermath of Sandy Hook.. and what, if anything, they want to do about it.

The voices of teachers are so essential in the fight for safer schools (which should include safety for teachers!), & John Minigan writes from experience. It's so valuable for theatre to reflect these personal-political moments of rifts in relationships caught up in systemic struggles. & we can always use more plays about the labour issues at the heart of just about every other social issue. Highly recommend the performance & inteview on Gather by the Ghostlight.