←Recommendations of Forgive Thyself

Father Dan is just finishing up the days confessional when an unrecognized woman shows up with unique problem to confess. During the next ten minutes; the Father is forced examine his beliefs, explore exactly how much he is willing to accept on faith, and determine if he is even qualified to assist the very special parishioner at all. A short play that earns its laughs while leaving you ponder far weightier matters.

An exercise in ontological/theological conundrums! Father Dan has his hands full (armed with the occasional tumbler of very fine whiskey) with a parishioner whose dilemma turns out to be more challenging than he was prepared for. What does his faith tell him is right? What does reality tell him about his faith? A challenging piece--complete with a miracle or two--for both the actors and the audience.

A two-hander with whiskey--which is a good thing as Father Dan is going to need it. There's a lot to mull over in this piece. What if we really are living in a clockwork universe we share with our Creator? It's simple in terms of staging but will definitely leave an audience with something to think about.

I enjoyed this playful and thought provoking short play. It has many interesting thoughts on religion and our preconceived ideas. The impressive (and deep at times) dialogue flows very naturally (almost as if divine inspiration was actually involved?!) and is interspersed with humour. I could also see this making a nice (no doubt award winning) film.

In this clever, thoughtful two-hander, John Busser addresses issues of faith and our relationship to our fellow humans. I particularly liked the analogy of life being a cab we all share and we all pay the fare. With humor and compassion, Busser gives us permission to think about and discuss these often volatile topics in a kind and considerate manner. Divine.

God is a woman? I am here for that!! Busser's conversation between a priest and God makes us consider the connection between what humans have conceived as God and what may be the actuality. A challenge for believers to think harder and for non-believers to consider their options, Forgive Thyself is a funny, light hearted look at the sins of the world and who is to blame. Well done!

Forgive Thyself is a delicious piece of writing, meaning real food for thought, and a view of God that beats any Sunday school lesson, confirmation conclave or sermon that I ever heard. Ten pages of fine, yet light hearted common sense. Thank you, Mr. Busser

If this was how religion was truly practiced, I think a lot more people would find both comfort and inspiration through it. John Busser's short two-hander is disarmingly truthful about faith and practice as well as a good life lesson regardless of our beliefs.

JOHN BUSSER is one of my favorite playwrights. His play, “Forgive Thyself”, is a thought provoking meeting between God and a Priest. John Busser challenges some of our notions of what God might look like, act like, and be like. We can believe or not, but we are sure to want to talk about our faith, or lack thereof, after reading or watching this play performed. Good work!

I loved this two hander by Busser, slick and funny. I'm not religious so I won't comment too deeply, but to watch the priest slowly come to terms with who is before him is a real delight! I'd love to listen to his following sermon, whether or not the priest has had anymore whiskey. Wonderful!