←Recommendations of In the Slush

To tap into Mr Prillaman's mind is a dangerous undertaking, for he will take you on a wild ride with so many bizarre twists and turns you won't know where you are, or where you're going.
Such is the case in IN THE SLUSH. You think you know where this is going, then BAM you're wrong. No spoilers here, suffice to say this is Prime Prillaman, so get on a read this, better still, produce it....if you dare.
Brilliant!

What a pleasure to meet such likable, witty characters, to enjoy spending time with them...and then have every expectation subverted, reversed, and cold-cocked so thrillingly. Prillaman again proves himself a master of escalating suspense and horror, but also of humanity: as huge as the scope of this story gets, it never loses focus on its living, breathing, suffering, hoping, loving, deeply screwed-up people. IN THE SLUSH is something you rarely see: a pitch black shocker with immense heart.

If Lovecraft were a feminist/not a dick, he would have loved this play. IN THE SLUSH defies categorization: a hilarious existentialist cosmic-horror-thriller with mind-bending twists and slam-poetry sequences that are equal parts absurd and profound. The rules of storytelling are effectively subverted again and again, evidencing a mastery of and irreverence for narrative convention. With themes of female rage, bodily autonomy, nihilism and free will, SLUSH is Prillaman at the top of his game.

A modern Promethean tale in a world that needs a fresh start. But "everyone's the protagonist of their own story, right?" So who knows what to believe. Prillaman deftly traps the audience themselves along with his characters in a dark, windowless basement, the perfect pathetic fallacy for this slush-pile of a world full of "a rather striking amount of unread hopes and dreams." Don't leave this one unread or un-produced.

"that's French for look it up" had me rolling on the floor laughing. Daniel Prillaman's dialogue is gripping, surprising, and thought-provoking every step of the way in IN THE SLUSH (and much of the rest of their work). I can't say any part of me expected the story that unfolded from the opening pages, but I cared deeply about Laura Beth well before I knew the full extent of her character. This play raises great questions about creation and parenthood; and contains excellent (and sultry) poetry.

Tense, creepy, yet with moments of outrageous humor, In the Slush is a highly entertaining thriller. Bonus points for simple set and casting requirements. Any theatre hoping to add some horror to their season should give this work by Daniel Prillaman a look. Highly recommended!

“In The Slush” is a remarkable, twisty, hilarious, and horrifying delight from a playwright known for being adept with each of the above adjectives: Daniel Prillaman. From the way it pays tribute to horror/sci fi works of old to how it invokes the challenges and joys of the creative process in inventive and dark ways, this play does a lot with its premise, and will resonate with readers and audiences alike. Produce this play!

When you choose parenthood, you are engaging in an act of creation, and as in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, you must accept that the life you create ceases to become yours once it opens its eyes. This eldritch horror story for the stage is compelling because, despite the prophecies and mad science, it's painfully, profoundly human (and did I mention riotously funny?). Every twist and turn is carefully planned with an impressive level of skill, putting the audience in the shoes of the characters as the world falls out beneath them again and again. Subversive, hopefully, sharp, and strange! Loved it!

My favorite kind of horror blends elements of other genres to take me on an unexpected journey. And that's why I devoured IN THE SLUSH by Daniel Prillaman so quickly and excitedly. From the start I had assumptions about what was coming next, and each new surprise was so well constructed in terms of characters and relationships. This play has an amazing premise coupled with fantastic writing, and it will be living in my head for a while to come.

A funny, fun take on parenthood and pregnancy with playful nods to both Frankenstein and Rosemary’s Baby.