←Recommendations of NIGHT OF A THOUSAND SIPS

A bracing monologue, in which the temptation of a thousand sips is like torture by a thousand cuts. As you read along, you genuinely root for the protagonist. Very well done.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND SIPS is an incredibly honest snapshot of both addiction and recovery -- what that choice looks like, and the eternal journey that said choice is. Everything -- the dialogue, character, implied history, etc. -- is so, so rich, and so admirably done in such a short amount of time.

THere's a haziness, a blur, and intoxicating feel to this writing that captures alcoholism and gambling in the moment perfectly. A honest piece of writing about losing at the game and at life. A smart choice for a festival on alcoholism and gambling. One of the best monologues on NPX that I have read in a long time.

In the vivid monologue, Jones presents a woman who is perpetually teetering - and that's on a good day. On this day, maintaining sobriety is like balancing on a seesaw during an earthquake. The sense of place is palpable: you can hear the clamor and smell the second hand smoke and evaporating booze. The character's interior life is just as vivid. More than anything I've read on this subject, this piece will instill you with empathy for the person holding a drink they really shouldn't touch.

A compelling and deeply human monologue, Night of a Thousand Sips captures the fragile psychology of addiction with honesty, wit, and remarkable emotional precision. Charles Scott Jones crafts Wendy’s voice with vivid authenticity, allowing humor, temptation, and vulnerability to coexist naturally. The play’s intimate storytelling and sharply observed details build to a quietly triumphant conclusion that feels both earned and profoundly moving.

Every moment of this tension filled monologue keeps you connected to what Wendy, an alcoholic is going through. In Charles Scott Jones Night of A Thousand Sips, the inner torment is visceral. Should Wendy take a sip of that whiskey sour she's holding?! Beautifully written and totally believable. A wonderful monologue!

A tension-filled monologue that will have you rooting for Wendy. To sip or not to sip is the question; a potentially deadly decision when you are a recovering alcoholic. Playwright Charles Scott Jones expertly keeps us on the edge of our casino stools as we internally scream at Wendy to put the drink down. The craft in this monologue will make it a joy for anyone to perform or direct.

You can just feel the magnetic pull of the whiskey sour for our speaker. Nice build of anxiety for the listener/reader as we wait to see how she’s going to get herself out of this precarious situation. Well done.

Such a struggle...I'm glad that's not me. This monologue had my adrenaline pumping for fear Wendy would give in to her desire and get back to drinking. Thank heavens for her two fisted friend.

Temptation is one of the hardest things to combat. Charles Scott Jones captures the feeling of fighting it very well in this monologue. It reminds me of being around smokers after having quit 10 years ago, and gosh, it's hard. Within a culture of drinking, like a casino, it's even harder to avoid bad habits, but I like the struggle in this piece -- it's part of the human experience and extremely relatable. Well done!