Recommendations of Above the Fold

  • Nick Malakhow: Above the Fold

    A really compelling drama that manages to capture the tension and engaging reveals of a courtroom piece while telling a much more nuanced and subtle story about the function of journalism, gender expectations, and sensationalism. All of the characters are vividly rendered here, but the trio of Dorothy, Minnie, and Mrs. Hoey were particularly complex. I just loved their conversations that tackled the intricacies and limitations of being a woman so astutely and with a plausible naturalism. Dorothy's central arc is so very engaging. I'd love to see this onstage!

    A really compelling drama that manages to capture the tension and engaging reveals of a courtroom piece while telling a much more nuanced and subtle story about the function of journalism, gender expectations, and sensationalism. All of the characters are vividly rendered here, but the trio of Dorothy, Minnie, and Mrs. Hoey were particularly complex. I just loved their conversations that tackled the intricacies and limitations of being a woman so astutely and with a plausible naturalism. Dorothy's central arc is so very engaging. I'd love to see this onstage!

  • Kimberly Shimer: Above the Fold

    A compelling story that speaks to the sensational nature of journalism, both then and now. Especially enjoyed the gasp-worthy moment when Dorothy, the female reporter, stumbles ethically, playing what is typically a man's game by a man's rules. And the ending is just perfect!

    A compelling story that speaks to the sensational nature of journalism, both then and now. Especially enjoyed the gasp-worthy moment when Dorothy, the female reporter, stumbles ethically, playing what is typically a man's game by a man's rules. And the ending is just perfect!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Above the Fold

    Zaffarano has written a compelling newpaper/courtroom drama with theatricality and flair. Above the Fold has good roles for women. The period nature of the piece says a lot today about fake news but also about morality and how greed and ambition can blind us. But there is also a subplot about love that steals the show. And the ending is brilliant and done with great skill.

    Zaffarano has written a compelling newpaper/courtroom drama with theatricality and flair. Above the Fold has good roles for women. The period nature of the piece says a lot today about fake news but also about morality and how greed and ambition can blind us. But there is also a subplot about love that steals the show. And the ending is brilliant and done with great skill.

  • Cheryl Bear: Above the Fold

    A powerful and compelling piece on journalistic truth when there's so much to battle on that mission. Gripping and well done!

    A powerful and compelling piece on journalistic truth when there's so much to battle on that mission. Gripping and well done!

  • Jacqueline Goldfinger: Above the Fold

    A riveting new drama that is set in the past but speaks directly to concerns of the present and future of journalism and facts versus "facts." This needs to be produced today.

    A riveting new drama that is set in the past but speaks directly to concerns of the present and future of journalism and facts versus "facts." This needs to be produced today.