"Tiny Empty Nest" is an exploration of midlife's complexities. The play deftly captures the emotional turmoil of Ben and Clair Booker, a couple grappling with an empty home and stalled dreams. Through sharp dialogue and relatable struggles, the narrative discusses the sacrifices and adjustments that come with life's transitions. The inclusion of a reality TV element adds a contemporary twist, reflecting society's fascination with public personas. This play is a compelling portrayal of resilience and the quest for self-reinvention amidst life's inevitable changes.

In “Tiny Empty Nest,” an ordinary pair of empty nesters, Ben and Claire Booker, attempt to repair their marriage by competing on a reality TV show, Tiny Empty Nest, in which middle-aged couples build and live in tiny houses. Steeped in action, with inventive staging, zippy dialog, and a beautiful pictorial quality, David Beardsley delivers a clever, funny, and ultimately touching examination of mid-life crises that never takes a wrong step. A sure crowd pleaser, “Tiny Empty Nest” offers companies of any size great roles for older actors and exciting opportunities for production and design teams. Strongly recommended.

Super-fun, theatrical play that has great roles for older actors. I particularly love how immensely capable Claire is. Beardsley's NEST is highly relatable. In 74 days my son will start college, so this could be my life only with a lot more laughs!