←Recommendations of The Deal - 10 Minute Play

This is such a neat two-hander which starts simply and ends with a bang. Who knew Vivian had it in her to refuse the stranger's request. This short would play well in any festival. Have a glass of lemonade!

This is a very well-plotted short play.

Ryan Kaminski creates tension from the opening action, builds it through introducing a new character and expands it through backstory and world building. But the marvel of this play is the back-to-back reveals that change the power dynamic between Vivian Howard and Arthur Nelligan. And every moment of it is beautifully set up from the beginning of the script.

"The Deal" is very well written and very worthy of its robust and diverse production history.

All seems sweet like a nice cold glass of lemonade, but Ryan Kaminski adds enough twists and turns to ensure that the devil is truly in the details. Masterfully written, it’s not surprising THE DEAL has an impressive production history. Here’s hoping for more!

What a chilling hoot. As Arthur's intentions and attentions darken, Vivian at first seems overmatched. But she proves resourceful and resilient in most unexpected ways. The twists and turns that get us to the final reversal are compelling and full of surprises. The suspense and tension of this piece are riveting.

“The Deal” has so many twists and turns, it’s amazing that so much happens in only 10 pages. Kaminski lures us in with Southern charm before masterfully pulling the rug out from under us. What a ride!

Chilling, thrilling and masterfully written, Ryan Kaminski showcases extreme talent in creating suspense with this 10 minute piece. This is one not to miss and one that would be a blast to see performed live.

“The Deal” has some of the most riveting dialogue that you will ever encounter. A great two-person, one-act play with lots of suspense throughout that continues right up to the surprise ending. The play has a third character, who is dead, but his being hovers like a ghost over the entire play. Bravo!

"You can see it in my eyes now, can’t you?" This is a wonderfully colorful piece that will delight audiences. Southern sweetness and Southern darkness - I would love to see it staged.

I love it when a play goes to completely unexpected but totally believable places. Kaminski handles the ratcheting of tension expertly, letting us settle into a comfortable scene before throwing in curves that force us to rethink everything we're watching. Great twists and an atmospheric setting. Very enjoyable.

I produced an audio play version of this script on the radio theater podcast Gather by the Ghost Light. Could your soul be so tarnished that even the devil himself turns you away? Kaminski tells a richly detailed story with the perfect Louisiana backdrop. As sinister deals go, it's been done often in storytelling, but he keeps things fresh with a bit of a twist. Very well written script and Kaminski displays excellent skill in shifting power from one character to the next. Outstanding!