←Recommendations of A Long Overdue Talk With Henry

Have you ever had a one-sided conversation with your spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend? Don’t you just want to scream, “Listen to me for once! Talk to me for once! I have things to say and you better listen and communicate with me OR ELSE!” JOHN BUSSER has written a witty monologue of what a neglected wife might really want to say to her husband, whom she loves and hates. But is her husband listening? You will find this monologue brilliant!

This one-woman show is a great vehicle for a versatile actress to showcase her talents. Funny, sad, ironic, and relatable this monologue reads well, but it is truly theatrical in nature and meant to be seen and experienced. I could see it being performed on a video platform as well. Great for auditions and to use in acting classes! Bravo!

The fireball female character in this play brings such intensity into her story about Henry. There is something wrong totally wrong here - we wonder about her sanity. She has such a hateful yet taut connection with her ex - (the thin line between love and hate) -- This play is sincere and off in a humorous way. A field day for an actress.

Right from the start, we get a sense of disorder and chaos from the unhinged yet charismatic protagonist. “A Long Overdue Talk with Henry” explores a metaphysical rekindling with a deceased lover. It’s raw and hilarious at the same time, and Busser balances both to perfection. A great monologue for a middle-aged woman actress.

This monologue from an unhinged (or ... is she?) widow is by turns hilarious and heartbreaking, with an emotional arc that layers both anger and grief. So much here for an actor to work with -- it would be great fun to see on stage. An excerpt could also make a great audition monologue.

Oh yeah, this monologue is as tightly wound and bursting with intensity as its protagonist! A savage and funny portrait of a character just a couple of notches away from completely unhinged, and at its heart a meditation on how difficult it is to let go. Great role for a fully committed actress.

John mixes vitriol and sentiment in a wonderful blend that creates a hilariously macabre setting. While short and sweet, I could see this doing well for a halloween anthology or evening of dark pieces. Especially with such a simple premise. Mr. Busser never disappoints.