←Recommendations of Cupid

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has taken a universally known character and given him so many new and exciting dimensions. What I wasn't expecting was the spiritual conversation that held the tension as the scene played out. Floyd-Priskorn had me rooting for so many things at once. I felt it so strongly that I wrote them out in this recommendation only to realize that I was giving away every twist and turn. Ultimately, you're left with the sad revelation that true love might no longer be attainable. Highly recommend!

The funny, clever premise of this piece drew me in, and the stark reversal kept me reading hungrily until the end! This short play is packed with both humor and darkness, featuring vivid characters with strong, clear points of view. It asks "What if man's desire to defend God's will is actually doing the opposite?" Ultimately, it leaves the reader with a note of hope that true love is out there. I'm certain that directors and actors would have a great time bringing this wild piece to life!

I enjoy Priskorn's work so much and this is no different. I was drawn to the title and I was thinking in my head it was going to comedic gem and it is that indeed, but very dark and that only adds to the pleasure of the read and of seeing it in person. The thing about those who love god so much, they've forgotten so many of the basics of just being able to love without worrying whether the soul is going somewhere after death. For me, my bet is on Amy in this love tug of war!

Cupid - centuries-old art icon - curly blond, pink-cheeked, winged child with bow and arrow or corny pop song title. And in this adroit short satire (maybe the start of a longer stage or screenplay?), a gentle, wise exhibit, last of its kind, at the local zoo. Yet his sweet roughness, caging and near extinction in this parallel world still causes an unexpected havoc as our cherub proves more adaptable to the modern world and modern woman than a hostile male. An ingenious piece with scope for actors, director and wonderful blank canvas for a designer!

Whoa! This did not remotely go where I was expecting it to! Floyd-Priskorn takes an adorably volatile setup and brings in some deep dark history, societal and personal. The characters are elegantly limited by their beliefs, especially when those beliefs are challenged. There is great kindness in here couched in agendas, resentment, and a need to be properly loved. Of course, “proper love” means different things to different beings. A page turner and an especially great opportunity for a costume designer!

A twist on true love from God and Cupid...and it gets very dark. Love is love, and maybe Wes will never understand that. Amy has a shot though, as she holds her opportunity in her hand.

Well THAT turned dark quickly! What I thought was going to be a fun little fluff piece turned on a dime and pointed a finger (or arrow in this case) at the misguided idea that some have about the nature of love and who should have it with whom. This piece says some smart things in a fun way. And I don't know why, but I keep thinking of Danny Devito as Cupid. Change my mind.