←Recommendations of A Conversation About Mom

A grain of sand worked over by nature becomes a pearl - a grain of truth worked over by John Busser becomes an excellent play, A CONVERSATION ABOUT MOM. You may see yourself as the father, son, even the mother by the time it’s over, as Busser builds anguish in myriad forms we all know.

What a powerful rendering of the regrets of a lifetime coming to the surface. And how cleverly constructed. The naturalistic seeming exchange between a father and son builds to a surprising revelation, one that is moving and rings true.

You know something is coming and then POW...it surprises you none the less. A beautiful piece about love, loss, disappointment, and making final moments count. LOVELY.

It’s always so amazing when a story sneaks up on you. This one is a true gem. A wonderfully realistic encounter that teeters into the realms of the fantastic with casual ease. Bravo to John Busser for offering up a surprise in a world where every story is so full of twists that we have grown nearly immune to them.

This was so beautiful and so devastating at the same time. Was not expecting that ending. Those hard conversations are so important to move forward in life. Thank you for this. Nice, beautiful work!

A touching two hander about Walter trying to make up with his son, Jeremy. Walter left his wife with devastating consequences, and it’s time to atone. The play is well plotted and the characters are distinct and sympathetic.

This short play, featuring a deadbeat dad and a resentful son, feels like you are watching two prize fighters going nine rounds. The well-crafted dialogue, laced with insults and accusations, packs one gut-wrenching punch after another. Bravo!

Well, that was devastating.
"A Conversation About Mom" is. a powerful two-hander about family, mortality and marriage. Busser's short play also expertly explores what it means to be a good father (or not) and a good husband (or not). Both characters are so well written and nuanced, this would be a treat for any actor. Bravo!

If you are looking for a beautifully written piece about the complexity of family that will tug at your heart strings then you won't go far wrong with this piece. The writer not only creates two very believable characters, bursting with emotion but he also constructs their conversation wonderfully well. As I read it I could feel the emotions washing over me in the best possible way.

A very believable conversation between father and son, full of the requisite emotional triggers and painful reactions, drives this unique little play. I found myself desperately wanting a resolution that seemed too far out of reach. The twist at the end gave me that and so much more.