←Recommendations of Closing Doors

A shocking but powerful read.

Closing Doors is an emotional and very real read. This highlights the horrifying and traumatic reality of the current problems with protecting children and teachers in the American school system.

This was chilling to read as a public school student and even more heartbreaking as an after-school teaching artist.

Tragically still important and relevant. Every kid who grew up in American public schools Feels this.

Great writing, adds another level to an already emotional topic.

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 & interview on Gather by the Ghostlight.

This was a read that gave goosebumps. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. What a great juxtaposition between two points on the school security debate!

Captivating writing that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat and leaves them with more than enough to think about.