←Recommendations of I'm Not Okay (short)

  • Lainie Vansant: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    Matthews has distilled an incredibly real and complex feeling in these pages. This play demonstrates how hard it is to enjoy even things that should be enjoyable with the looming specter of debt tainting every experience. This is a great reflection on what it's like to be a victim of capitalism. Plus, it's easy to produce and perfect for young directors and classroom use. Of course, it also deserves professional productions. There's something for everyone here!

    Matthews has distilled an incredibly real and complex feeling in these pages. This play demonstrates how hard it is to enjoy even things that should be enjoyable with the looming specter of debt tainting every experience. This is a great reflection on what it's like to be a victim of capitalism. Plus, it's easy to produce and perfect for young directors and classroom use. Of course, it also deserves professional productions. There's something for everyone here!

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  • John Medlin: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    It can be hard to treat yourself. I often feel a responsibility to never dine out, go see things that excite me, or spend time with friends because of the costs. This is all exaggerated by the crippling inflation. "I'm not Okay" is highly relatable in that. Olivia does a wonderful job at creating such fascinating characters in such a short time. I can't wait to be able to see this piece on stage.

    It can be hard to treat yourself. I often feel a responsibility to never dine out, go see things that excite me, or spend time with friends because of the costs. This is all exaggerated by the crippling inflation. "I'm not Okay" is highly relatable in that. Olivia does a wonderful job at creating such fascinating characters in such a short time. I can't wait to be able to see this piece on stage.

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  • Bethany Leigh Greenman: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    This play captures what it is to be a young person in today's world, this feeling of going nowhere, not doing anything with a degree that no one cares about while in an economic hole that seems to have no bottom. Kara's dilemma about whether to be "fiscally responsible" or live her damn life for herself and be happy for once hits so hard. I can't wait to see this timely play produced!

    This play captures what it is to be a young person in today's world, this feeling of going nowhere, not doing anything with a degree that no one cares about while in an economic hole that seems to have no bottom. Kara's dilemma about whether to be "fiscally responsible" or live her damn life for herself and be happy for once hits so hard. I can't wait to see this timely play produced!

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  • Vivian Lermond: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    The conflict is real - be practical or follow an urge to splurge. I'M NOT OKAY is a wonderful short comedic play that tackles the real topic of student loan debt in a most engaging way!

    The conflict is real - be practical or follow an urge to splurge. I'M NOT OKAY is a wonderful short comedic play that tackles the real topic of student loan debt in a most engaging way!

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  • Monica Cross: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    God! This play is Laugh Out Loud good and yet lump in the pit of your stomach terrifying.

    That's because Olivia Matthews brings a very real monster (student loans) to life in this short play! I'M NOT OKAY confronts the anxiety of student loans with MCR lyrics! Absolutely fantastic! And this script is so versatile that it works on stage or on Zoom.

    Read! Produce!

    Highly Recommended!

    God! This play is Laugh Out Loud good and yet lump in the pit of your stomach terrifying.

    That's because Olivia Matthews brings a very real monster (student loans) to life in this short play! I'M NOT OKAY confronts the anxiety of student loans with MCR lyrics! Absolutely fantastic! And this script is so versatile that it works on stage or on Zoom.

    Read! Produce!

    Highly Recommended!

    ”
  • Katherine Varga: I'm Not Okay (short) by Olivia Matthews
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    Laugh out loud funny while also perfectly criticizing the exorbitant cost of higher ed. I would love this play even if I didn't have MCR on repeat this pandemic. It's a quick read and a crowd pleaser - please read and produce!!

    Laugh out loud funny while also perfectly criticizing the exorbitant cost of higher ed. I would love this play even if I didn't have MCR on repeat this pandemic. It's a quick read and a crowd pleaser - please read and produce!!

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