←Recommendations of On the Porch

This is a play that stays with you — the characters are so fully realized and distinct, batting their troubles back and forth until they meet in the middle and finally forge a true connection. It's a joy to spend time with these women.

For anyone who foolishly believes that age is just a number, Lamedman’s Sylvie has a few choice words. Quite a few, actually, and they are funny, angry, pointed and painfully accurate words. This sharp two-hander provides great roles for female actors of a certain age, who surely will relish the chance to savor and spew this dead-on dialogue.

Thrilled to read a play with two women in their 50’s-60, grappling with their perspectives on aging. Loved Sylvia’s unwillingness to be BS cheery for anyone! And how their honest misery unites them. A great piece for two ever amazing women in their 50’s-60. Funny and poignant. I'd love to see it staged and I’d love to see these two characters again!

A playwright's task is to create engaging true-to-life characters, amd Lamedman gets the job done! Jean and Sylvie hook us with their most believable banter and commiserating on the aging process. ON THE PORCH is a fast-paced, relatable, witty piece of writing. I would love to see a live production!

Honest and hilarious, this delightful play plumbs a friendship for the edges of self/other with humor, good nature and awe. Lamedman hits all the right notes, revealing truths and finding connections, even here and now. A lovely production with Oregon Contemporary Theatre highlights the rich characterization and story-building.

I had the pleasure of seeing this recently and thought it was terrific. It's great to see a play that centers two mature women and is filled with wit and wisdom. While it will be a hit in women's shorts festivals, it shouldn't be considered as strictly a women's play. Men of a certain age can relate to the comments on aging, even if the specifics aren't the same. I found myself laughing out loud and nodding my head numerous times. Lamedman's insights and humor provide great solace. Bonus points for the Pink Floyd reference!

Lovely, moving and funny short play about aging, with two fabulous roles for female actors, and so beautifully written that I felt like I was sitting there with these two women as they navigate their conversation with each other and reveal difficult truths about themselves. Terrific!

Truth telling at its best. Two great older female characters finally telling each other how they really feel. And it ain't pretty. Go along for the ride; there are some good laughs too.

This is a beautiful-- and funny!-- play that shows off Lamedman's gift for writing honest, relatable, and deeply human characters. Loved it.