←Recommendations of The Gift of BS

  • Doug DeVita: The Gift of BS by Dave Osmundsen
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    The title may be THE GIFT OF BS, but one thing that stands out is the scorching truth Osmundsen employs throughout the very emotional journeys each of his characters take in this piece; even if they themselves can't see the truth through their own BS, Osmundsen is very clear-eyed about his characters and their stories and the story he wants to tell, and in typical Osmundsenian fashion, he tells it with forthright passion – the hallmark of all his work.

    The title may be THE GIFT OF BS, but one thing that stands out is the scorching truth Osmundsen employs throughout the very emotional journeys each of his characters take in this piece; even if they themselves can't see the truth through their own BS, Osmundsen is very clear-eyed about his characters and their stories and the story he wants to tell, and in typical Osmundsenian fashion, he tells it with forthright passion – the hallmark of all his work.

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  • Adam Seidel: The Gift of BS by Dave Osmundsen
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    I appreciate the way Dave crafts his characters in the sense that they challenge me while also causing me to feel empathy for them. I often find myself directing Dave's plays in my head as I read them, and The Gift of BS is no exception. A really strong play that can reach both young, old, those on the spectrum, and those not. Really looking forward to the day this piece gets produced.

    I appreciate the way Dave crafts his characters in the sense that they challenge me while also causing me to feel empathy for them. I often find myself directing Dave's plays in my head as I read them, and The Gift of BS is no exception. A really strong play that can reach both young, old, those on the spectrum, and those not. Really looking forward to the day this piece gets produced.

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  • Nick Malakhow: The Gift of BS by Dave Osmundsen
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    I love the way this piece explores generational differences in labels and stigmas attached to neurodiversity, examining the opportunities and struggles both William and Franklin face/faced at various ages and in various time periods. It's a poignant story about connection, loneliness, and navigating life looking for folks to share affinity spaces with--the mentor/student relationship and reversal is surprising and well-handled. Karissa and Vivian are also dynamic characters with strong arcs. Osmundsen's eye towards the intersectional identities of all four of these people, as well, brings an...

    I love the way this piece explores generational differences in labels and stigmas attached to neurodiversity, examining the opportunities and struggles both William and Franklin face/faced at various ages and in various time periods. It's a poignant story about connection, loneliness, and navigating life looking for folks to share affinity spaces with--the mentor/student relationship and reversal is surprising and well-handled. Karissa and Vivian are also dynamic characters with strong arcs. Osmundsen's eye towards the intersectional identities of all four of these people, as well, brings an assured depth and nuance to both lead and supporting characters.

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