←Recommendations of Corrector

An exquisite short, poignant, deep piece that wastes not a single second getting to the heart of how assimilation can unearth our humanness for the sake of self-preservation.

MAXIMILLIAN GILL tells a tale of a refugee trying to enter a new country. But the “Connector”, which is the title of this play, asks a steep price for the privilege. Is it worth completely changing - in all respects - and losing your identity, heritage, and self, to become a member of a new country? Does the required assimilation hurt or help the country who requires this of the people who will be accepted? A very relevant play.

A dark and fascinating short piece about immigration, with a fantastical metaphor overlaid that makes it all the more ominous

A poignant and lovely short piece that melds together a human heart, an intriguing sci fi premise, and a potent political statement. Gill effectively takes a look at some of the ways that assimilation changes one's identity and explores the lengths people go to preserve some part of who they are. He does this with a simple but effective metaphor. This is a tightly written self-contained piece, though it also hints at a world I'd be interested to see explored further.

A quick, deep dive into the nature of environment, identity, and the closely-held concepts of self. Gill gives the characters a sense of urgency and conflict that I especially appreciate as an actor. This would be a welcome addition to any one-act festival, especially with such a minimalist setting.

Extremely powerful and deeply compassionate play exploring the personal sacrifices refugees must make in exchange for some hope of safety. Riveting and haunting.