Recommendations of To the Zoom and Back

  • John Busser: To the Zoom and Back

    This is a play about overcoming expectations. What I loved most about this was the switching of the gender stereotypes. In so many plays of this type, the woman is shy and demure, the man aggressive but bumbling. In this case, that trope is flipped on its head, and the result couldn't be more charming. I also liked that both characters take an active part in continuing the relationship rather than make this about one pursuing the retreating other. Both characters are willing to take the chance and are stronger for it. A winner.

    This is a play about overcoming expectations. What I loved most about this was the switching of the gender stereotypes. In so many plays of this type, the woman is shy and demure, the man aggressive but bumbling. In this case, that trope is flipped on its head, and the result couldn't be more charming. I also liked that both characters take an active part in continuing the relationship rather than make this about one pursuing the retreating other. Both characters are willing to take the chance and are stronger for it. A winner.

  • Philip Middleton Williams: To the Zoom and Back

    Having spent my fair share of time coaching people new to both Zoom and making small talk through it, this little slice of love -- or at the least friendship -- in bloom is both charming and very funny. These two people could not be more different in every way, but unlike the old adage of opposites attracting, they find that their differences fill in the lonely space and provide an outlet to explore outside their own room. Yes, it's a comedy, but it's also an insight into how we can form bonds that transcend the dance of pixels.

    Having spent my fair share of time coaching people new to both Zoom and making small talk through it, this little slice of love -- or at the least friendship -- in bloom is both charming and very funny. These two people could not be more different in every way, but unlike the old adage of opposites attracting, they find that their differences fill in the lonely space and provide an outlet to explore outside their own room. Yes, it's a comedy, but it's also an insight into how we can form bonds that transcend the dance of pixels.

  • D. Lee Miller: To the Zoom and Back

    What a charming comedy! Her folksy quality and his worldliness may not mesh in black and white but their hope for company brings this well-written play to a heartwarming end. So nice to see seniors using zoom - which buffets this time of growth during Covid. Would make a lovely add to any evening of plays - on zoom, of course!

    What a charming comedy! Her folksy quality and his worldliness may not mesh in black and white but their hope for company brings this well-written play to a heartwarming end. So nice to see seniors using zoom - which buffets this time of growth during Covid. Would make a lovely add to any evening of plays - on zoom, of course!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: To the Zoom and Back

    Adorable with many great lines to laugh at, this is a highly enjoyable short Zoom play that brings together two completely different characters for a first date. Making the best of what seems to be a terrible match the play turns around with the glimpse of a cardinal. I love that the view in the background has bearing on the play, and that Robin - another bird of a sort - is listening to every word from offstage. The ending only adds to the pleasure of this warm-hearted play for love in the time of Covid.

    Adorable with many great lines to laugh at, this is a highly enjoyable short Zoom play that brings together two completely different characters for a first date. Making the best of what seems to be a terrible match the play turns around with the glimpse of a cardinal. I love that the view in the background has bearing on the play, and that Robin - another bird of a sort - is listening to every word from offstage. The ending only adds to the pleasure of this warm-hearted play for love in the time of Covid.

  • Evan Baughfman: To the Zoom and Back

    I loved this script! It's very funny and heartwarming, and it uses the Zoom medium in a compelling way. Great job!

    I loved this script! It's very funny and heartwarming, and it uses the Zoom medium in a compelling way. Great job!

  • Rachael Carnes: To the Zoom and Back

    Awwwwww so charming and fun, the perfect play for mature actors in the era of video-conferencing theatre. Love Sansone-Braff's bright dialogue, and these two characters who are detailed and rich, but so universally relatable. Thanks for bringing elders into the Zoom-o-sphere! A sharp, astute play, about possibilities.

    Awwwwww so charming and fun, the perfect play for mature actors in the era of video-conferencing theatre. Love Sansone-Braff's bright dialogue, and these two characters who are detailed and rich, but so universally relatable. Thanks for bringing elders into the Zoom-o-sphere! A sharp, astute play, about possibilities.

  • Arianna Rose: To the Zoom and Back

    Ava, Thomas and Robin instantly garner our empathy in TO THE ZOOM AND BACK. I'm still laughing over the line "Better six feet apart than six feet under"! Playwright Cindi Sansone-Braff writes relatable characters adapting to our new social distancing mores. 10 points for writing a play with senior citizens and 20 points for it being so great! Read it and zoom it!

    Ava, Thomas and Robin instantly garner our empathy in TO THE ZOOM AND BACK. I'm still laughing over the line "Better six feet apart than six feet under"! Playwright Cindi Sansone-Braff writes relatable characters adapting to our new social distancing mores. 10 points for writing a play with senior citizens and 20 points for it being so great! Read it and zoom it!

  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: To the Zoom and Back

    This is a smile-a-lot short play with two distinct characters on a Zoom date. They probably aren't in the least compatible, but both are willing to try for a second date. A really sweet and funny short.

    This is a smile-a-lot short play with two distinct characters on a Zoom date. They probably aren't in the least compatible, but both are willing to try for a second date. A really sweet and funny short.