←Recommendations of Three Ladybugs

I love theatre that speaks from a unique perspective and presents an existing idea to us in an abstract way so we have a new view on it. Meagher's "Three Ladybugs" definitely accomplishes this, while also being profound, charming, and witty. This piece is a conversation about our belief systems, our principles, our universal significance, and the size of the role we play in our worlds.

I love this play. It's charming and unusual, and forces you to think about your place (and others) in the universe, all in under 10-minutes!

This is a terrific philosophical satire that comments on humanity's tendency to think of itself as somehow existing outside and above nature. Three lady bugs debate the existence of a higher power and species more important than them, as unseen humans argue about the importance of respecting nature and not killing lady bugs. I saw it as part of the Boston Theatre Marathon's 2020 online readings (moved online during the coronavirus outbreak) and it worked so well in that medium. The atheist lady bug got my favorite line, something like: "Yes, there are other species, but they're aphids." Satirical gold.

“Okay, ladybugs aren’t people but they deserve respect.” In under ten minutes, Meagher gives us a relationship to other species. With wit, some sadness, and a lot of respect, we are treated to the amazement that is life. Full of heart, she nails a bullseye in our connection to all.

A charming play, with a beautifully lush subtext, inviting questions about meaning and perspective, grief, decisions, the biggies, within the context of three adorable ladybugs. I love this, and would love to see it performed. Even just reading it is balm for the soul. Thank you for this play.

Three Ladybugs is a lovely short play, filled with loss, hard choices, surprises and more than a little wonder. The parallel questions--in the ladybugs and the unseen humans--give it the quality of a parable, looking at the small but opening up larger issues. This would be a real treat for actors and director.

Whoa! Who would have thought that ladybugs could have such personalities - and deep thoughts? Charming and thought-provoking.

Anthropomorphized ladybugs! Anthropocentric thinking! This is a delightful ten-minute meditation on death, life, relationships and the existence of a higher power. The quiet of the ending feels just right.

What fun! This is a great meditation on the existence of a higher power in the guise of a comic play where the humans get to play gods! If I produced this, I would want to ask if I could cast and put the humans onstage, but it's also really fun having them be voices. Any director could have such a great time with this! And the roles are spectacular too! I've never wanted to be a bug before - and I do love bugs!