←Recommendations of Martin's Treehouse

There is so much going on in this play that is fascinating to me. Dina/Elliot represents so much about how our imaginations and creativity can help us process difficult topics - death, gender, sexuality - both as children and adults. That theme is beautifully nuanced and woven authentically throughout. I also appreciated the characters’ balance of wisdom and innocence, which rang true and was wonderful to experience. The dialogue is tack-sharp, terrific pacing.

This play about a ten year old processing his dad's sudden death with the help of a friend, his tree house, and his friend's magic tent is poignant and captivating and a wonderful vehicle for two young actors (though not YOUNG young - the kids are portrayed by actors in their 20s). I was hooked from the start and loved watching Martin work through things as he played. Kids notice more than we think they do, and this play reflects that beautifully.

A moving journey towards coming to terms with the loss of one's father and the grief that comes with it. Well done.

I was fortunate enough to hear a reading of this piece and was deeply impacted by the story of childhood trauma and the ways people cope with carrying the emotional baggage from childhood. LGBTQ characters drive the story, along with the non-binary representation and extremely compelling dialogue. It's thought provoking, never shying away from the complexity of grief. Beautiful work!

A poignant, deeply moving portrayal of two kids working through something no child should have to. Unfortunately, death reaches us all, and Bluestein-Lyons' play is an unflinching exploration of coping with grief while still discovering the world around us (both real and imaginary). I appreciate how she doesn't sugarcoat the heavier aspects of grief, and allows the kids to have and feel and battle with complex, mature emotions (because they do!). The script is tight and filled with wonder, and I long to see it produced with a group of artists who know how to fill a stage with imagination.

A super-fantastic play about coming to terms with death. For All Ages! LGBTQIA+!!!!! This is such a supremely relatable play! I wish it was around when I was a kid. Bluestein-Lyons knows kids and has a great ear for dialogue. I really appreciate her humor and her plotting with fabulous dramaturgical doubling that works beautifully. A gift of a play!

A moving and magical two-person play about trauma and grief, moving on from trauma and grief, the joyous power of a child’s imagination, and the gift of imagination in general. Very welcome non-binary representation, too! I loved it.

The imagination in this play is great! It invites fun, exploring, coping. This two-hander employs a bunch of fantastic sets that will be a designer's dream.