Kara Emily Krantz gives us such a lovely surprise with Park & Play. The canine characters each have their own unique voice and physicality; and it's remarkably relatable - how many times have we been open to new experiences with new people? How often do we close ourselves off from the possibility of new friendships? This short play gives me faith in humanity. I also highly recommend listening to the work on Gather by the Ghost Light.

A sweet story that gives some humanity to our four-legged friends. The personalities of these canines really shine through! A fun listen on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast!

So many plays that feature speaking dogs as characters dumb down their language and turn them into caricatures: the achievement with "Park & Play" is that both Archibald and Lucy the dogs speak intelligently and with forethought, seamlessly blended with the casual interjections of Jessie the uncomprehending human. This would be a hugely fun piece for the dog actors, and it holds a valuable lesson about the benefits of letting one's guard down. Nice work.