←Recommendations of Bleeding Hearts

A funny play that threads the absurdist/realistic needle perfectly. Starting out with Timothy taking in a potentially dangerous homeless man as an attempt to be good, much to the chagrin of his wife, and setting off a chain reaction. The dialogue sparkles.

The script excels in its delivery of incisive dialogue and brisk interchanges, replete with a subtle undercurrent of sarcasm and a sharp wit, which together establish a consistent rhythm that captivates the spectators. Each protagonist, rendered with striking clarity and possessing an array of imperfections, contributes their distinctive idiosyncrasies and concealed motivations to the unfolding drama, thereby enriching the narrative with complexity and an element of the unforeseen. This script, with its artful amalgamation of suspense, humor, and poignant moments, in conjunction with its examination of profound themes such as fidelity, security, and life's inherent capriciousness, is a winner.

Compelling, heightened, offbeat farce that explores many issues of the contemporary US--virtue signaling, class, rationalization of maintaining toxic and harmful structures under the assumptions of "do-gooder-ism." The characters are terrifyingly recognizable and Yockey's signature darkness meets comedy is on full display here. I loved the theatricality of some of the more subtly fantastical moments, especially Felicia Reed-Walker's final exit.

Every Steve Yockey play I read becomes my new favorite of his, and at this point I am not sure how that is possible. "Bleeding Hearts" is a fantastic trip through the lives of a middle class couple living on the edge of extinction. With hilarious entrances, fantastical moments, and the brutal bloody scenes Yockey is known for you will be left haunted and pondering your own place in the painting on the wall.

Bleeding Hearts by Steve Yockey was featured in NNPN's 2018 National Showcase of New Plays.

Wonderfully despicable humanity on display: SO hilarious and not unreal! Such a fun play for excellent comedic actors willing to go all the way. We Americans deserve to be offended, and capitalist greed and behavior is on full and foul display here. Oh so fun and wrong! Delicious and dangerous. I can't wait to see at showcase!