←Recommendations of Corrector

  • Philip Middleton Williams: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    I saw a reading of this play at the Valdez Theatre Conference 2025, and it stayed with me for hours after: the quiet desperation of the refugee countered by the quiet iciness of the Corrector. It had all of the elements of the best of Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" with its minimalist dialogue that very succinctly told the story in chilling detail. Absolutely stunning.

    I saw a reading of this play at the Valdez Theatre Conference 2025, and it stayed with me for hours after: the quiet desperation of the refugee countered by the quiet iciness of the Corrector. It had all of the elements of the best of Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" with its minimalist dialogue that very succinctly told the story in chilling detail. Absolutely stunning.

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  • Tiffany Gilly-Forrer: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    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.

    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.

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  • Jack Levine: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    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.

    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.

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  • Duncan Pflaster: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    A dark and fascinating short piece about immigration, with a fantastical metaphor overlaid that makes it all the more ominous

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

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  • Nick Malakhow: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    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 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.

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  • Zach Wobensmith: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    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.

    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.

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  • Jennifer O'Grady: Corrector by Maximillian Gill
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    Extremely powerful and deeply compassionate play exploring the personal sacrifices refugees must make in exchange for some hope of safety. Riveting and haunting.

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

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