←Recommendations of Goodnight Embryos

As someone who faced Em and Belle's situation, it was refreshing to see the choice examined in both a thoughtful and entertaining way. So many people probably never consider this, and this play epitomizes what theater is for.

This play brought to light an issue I have never thought about or considered, and it did so through compelling dialogue delivered by two clear, motivated characters. It could not have been an easy subject to tackle, so I appreciated the specific, human-centered narrative as an entry point. The stakes grow higher with each passing year as both women find themselves grasping desperately for the right ending to their story (and the story of their embryos). The piece is emotional and really unpacks why debates about life and personhood are complex - no matter how socially liberal you are.

An engaging two hander. The characters on and off stage are well developed. The use of the letter coming every year was a great device to ground us in time and push the plot forward.

Making decisions about family size is difficult for many people, but this play addresses the topic in a way we don't often see. I enjoyed reading this story of a complex relationship between two women who love each other deeply but must navigate a complicated situation in which there are no clear right answers.

A compelling exploration of a timely and weighty topic, this play's crisp dialogue drew me into its tightening world. It feels very present, with internal and external power dynamics stretching at what these women think they know about themselves.