←Recommendations of Tall Tales

Wow, what a beautiful and terrifying play. Astounded at how River is able to tell a truly scary story that contains such a deep undercurrent of humanity. Contains one of the most beautiful scenes between two people that I've read in a long time. Highly recommend this play.

Using tropes of supernatural horror, Timms explores themes of religion/faith, small town homophobia and prejudice, a search for home and identity, and living as your authentic self. This delightfully theatrical play is populated by intriguing characters and one heck of a monster that would be a movement director's dream to create. I'd love to see this on its feet!

Sitting in the audience for a play like Tall Tales was - ironically enough - a religious experience. The way River Timms beautifully crafted Intricate and complicated character relationships, heart-pounding tension, and genuine moments of queer joy is a an absolute revelation. I want this kind of show on every stage. Shows that effect me like this are so rare, and the interweaving of religion, horror, and love is all too perfect in this piece. Interestingly enough, it made me walk out the door more proud to be queer than when I went in.

Horror is so hard to pull off, but TALL TALES is legitimately scary - The Elder offering many opportunities for a movement based monster that reaches out to the make the audience's lizard brain scream, "THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG HERE." The mood of the piece grabs you by the throat. The characters are interesting and varied, the setting oppressive. Really worth your time. Give it a read.

This play WRECKED me. Heartbreaking, horrifying play where homophobia and hatred is a literal monster that leaves a trial of trauma in its wake. A splendid work of socio-political horror that is legitimately scary and has the heart of Stephen King's It. Reminded me a bit of 'Heroes of the Fourth Turning'. I was so taken with these characters. Beautiful work.

This play's such a trip! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time reading it. What a beautiful marriage of southern gothic and true horror. Check it out now!

Tall Tales blends real life and the supernatural flawlessly. Timms explores what it means to be queer in a small religious town, and how its harsh ideals can affect people. You are drawn to the characters immediately, captivated by their unique voices and intricate relationships. The fantastical elements leave you on the edge of your seat. Timms shows how religion can be a dark, heavy force - especially on LGBTQ people, and how each person deals with its effects on their life in varying ways. Tall Tales is a supernatural mystery rooted in truth and the struggles of queer people.

“It’s a scary thing to be in the hands of an angry God.” In Tall Tales, Timms takes the very real fears about religion and small-town life that many LGBTQ+ people have and marries them theatrically with the familiar, unsettling beats of the horror genre. But at the heart of the play, underneath the monsters and ghosts, are the genuine relationships and feelings of being stuck—hating something, but also longing for the familiarity of it. I hope to see a production of this haunting play one day!