←Recommendations of Five-Minute Major

The hockey career of a future enforcer or goon is founded by a violent tantrum after missing an open net. FIVE MINUTE MAJOR is an amazingly sustained monologue from Bugsy Morano told in real time. From the penalty box. Brawling has long been the ruin of professional hockey, and here are some insights from Mike Byham and his player-confessor into the thinking of the powers that be and the bloodthirsty fans that keep it going well beyond the hockey arena. Pro hockey could be played as they do in college or the Olympics with no tolerance for fighting.

This play offers a compelling glimpse into the gritty world of professional hockey, providing audiences with a thought-provoking exploration of its characters and themes. Through the character of Bugsy Murano, the play delves into the moral dilemmas and intense pressures faced by athletes in pursuit of success. With its raw honesty and gripping storytelling, it is a must-watch for anyone intrigued by the complexities of sports and human nature.

Wow! Talk about an emotionally gripping play. From the opening voice overs to the end of Bugsy's monologue, you will be on the edge of your seat. This would be a dream role for any actor and an absolute delight for any audience. Well done!

An ice hockey ‘goon’ bulldozer situation. That. The guy, with misdemeanours in the company too big to fail, leaving with glowing reference to a new job and promotion. The contaminating firm penalised with - a fine. This monologue - church sermon it ain’t. Bugsy, gangster of the ice with a psyche where sport, crime, politics meet in a violent hockey game, and now, with a family, he’s angry you don’t know about it. A hard hitting layered piece for a wise guy actor who’ll rupture your gut but for the right money become your colleague. Magnificent.

An amazing monologue from the point of view of a hockey "goon", the enforcers of the ice. As we listen to Bugsy, we gain insight into his headspace and his idea that he may not have the skills of the other players, but he has something they don't. An unwavering call to violence and the will to do the time since he's more than happy to do the crime. We also see how this attitude relates to the way organized crime works, with their own goons and similar attitudes. A wonderful monologue for any actor.

Not being one for sport I was fascinated as Bugsy guides you through the world of an agressive sport, all the while leaving you thinking its not just sport he's talking about. As a character Bugsy is brilliantly constructed to the point where you can see him sat in the box educating the audience on the world he is a part of. 'Five-Minute Major' is a truly unique and interesting piece that is a golden opportunity for a strong actor to play a fabulous role.