←Recommendations of It's A Wonderful Satan

This play is a "devilishly" delightful twist on the classic tale, offering a fresh perspective on redemption and self-discovery. With sharp wit and unexpected turns, this short play navigates the complexities of friendship and the true meaning of evil. John Mabey hit all the right notes on this excellent parody! Wonderful!

Satan, like George Bailey, has always had ambition. But sometimes it takes a visit from a guardian angel to help see things clearly. John Mabey hits all the right notes in this pitch-perfect parody of "It's a Wonderful Life." I laughed — and sometimes cackled — out loud reading this play, and I'm sure to see it on stage would be an absolute joy. Bravo!

Look, Satan has feelings too (actually, perhaps too many feelings, that's why we're in this mess in the first place), and it's up to Clarence to cheer up the Dark Lord. Mabey's play is, at once, a delightful holiday spoof and fun story in its own right, and would "kill" in any festival setting, holiday or no. You can't go wrong here.

What was once saccharine is now salty (very salty) in this deliriously funny parody of a certain holiday classic. This work is leavened with trenchant social commentary that riffs off the abounding wit of the dialogue. This would make a refreshing palate cleanser in any holiday-themed festival.

So funny! It takes all the tropes and just turns them on their head. And the ending is delicious! Would slay at a Halloween festival!

Got a chance to listen to this one on the Gather by the Ghostlight podcast. John Mabey is one of my favorite playwrights, and they have such a diverse array of genres under their belt. The play, IT'S A WONDERFUL SATAN, is no exception; it is a delightfully 'devilish' and very witty parody!

"Oh, I love a good flash back when I'm in it" Just one great line in a fun and dark retelling of It's A Wonderful Life. Here John flips the roles, from good to really really bad and the results are hilarious. Treat yourself by listening to a wonderful recording on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast.
Love it!

I never thought I needed the devilish inverse of It's a Wonderful Life, but I'm so glad I found it in this quick play! Even the demons need to remember their purpose every once in a while. John Mabey spins pointedly hilarious commentary on humanity in this play and keeps it all at a snappy pace that manages to say quite a bit in just a few pages. Well done!

I produced an audio version of this play on my radio theater podcast Gather by the Ghost Light. John Mabey has constructed a hilarious take on the classic holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life" showing that even the most eviliest of the evil get depressed sometimes. Wonderfully written piece!

As someone who was never a fan of It's a Wonderful Life, I'm delighted that John Mabey wrote this play to reestablish order in the universe. That old red devil Satan is feeling blue. Never fear, because the demon Clarence is there to earn his horns by helping Satan. Or maybe be very afraid. The twists and turns are a big part of the fun. Turns out that Mabey is a sly devil!