←Recommendations of EXHALE

Male vulnerability is a subject that few playwrights - including myself (yes! I admit) - are willing (or have even a cursory interest) to explore. Thankfully, we have the estimable Steven G. Martin to offer us a fleeting glimpse into that rabbit hole with "Exhale". I laughed aloud. And felt the piercing sting of recognition and even pathos. Nicely done!

Six struggling and isolated men are gradually led to moments of connection and unguarded intimacy. We are taken on quite a journey in this brief, powerful vignette.

What a beautiful set of moments, a collection of vulnerabilities and insecurities that find release and relief. A small slice of hope in a challenging world, deftly executed by Steven G. Martin for maximum effect.

Exhale is a beautifully poignant two-minute play that captures vulnerability and healing in just a few moments. Martin skillfully explores toxic masculinity, leading a group of men from frustration to compassion with minimal words, yet maximum impact. Truly moving and thought-provoking!

This play is true poetry in motion. Using a minimum number of words to maximum effect, Steven G. Martin tells a complete story. He wastes no time letting us into this very private space of vulnerability, compassion and catharsis. So beautiful.

A beautiful, beautiful play about healing and undoing toxic masculinity towards a path of feeling, caring and connection. Excellent.

MARTIN once again wows with this 1 minute theatrical feast for the eyes and soul. The simplest act of human connection onstage is presented with exhilarating and poignant precision. A piece that will linger and leave you with plenty to contemplate.

STEVEN G. MARTIN uses only one-minute to let us watch the connection, empathy, compassion, feelings, and other emotions (unfortunately) rarely shown by men in public. “Exhale (A 1-Minute Play” is a beautiful piece.

I had the priviledge of hearing this play read aloud and it contains such an intense emotional impact compressed into a few brief pages. We NEED to see men nurturing each other on stage and in life. This play celebrates men sharing tenderness, vulnerability, and emotional honesty.

Our core humanity is at stake if we don't get better at encouraging these qualities and this play, and the worldview it portrays, is a step in the right direction. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

In the spirit of, “I don’t know how to tell you that you should care about other people,” Martin’s play says it all. Our common humanity is onstage and it’s lovely.