Hey does exactly what I want a 10 minute play to do - it grabs you with an interesting set-up, entertains you with unique humor, and then wallops you at the end with a poignant message. The characterization of Calvin was hilarious. I would LOVE to see an actor delve into 50 (at least) different ways to say "hey." And Calvin's interactions with teen Wade, interspersed with Wade's arguing with his mother, in the underwear department, is completely relate-able. It's a cliche, but I actually did laugh and then, at the end, tear up. Well-done.
Hey does exactly what I want a 10 minute play to do - it grabs you with an interesting set-up, entertains you with unique humor, and then wallops you at the end with a poignant message. The characterization of Calvin was hilarious. I would LOVE to see an actor delve into 50 (at least) different ways to say "hey." And Calvin's interactions with teen Wade, interspersed with Wade's arguing with his mother, in the underwear department, is completely relate-able. It's a cliche, but I actually did laugh and then, at the end, tear up. Well-done.
