←Recommendations of THIRD PERSON

A play that presents two well drawn characters over the years, each presenting their point of view. If you want to see two realistic people struggling with their inner angst, and yet unable to communicate with each other, just like life, this is the play for you.

Maisel’s THIRD PERSON is an achingly tender but also truthful look at the arc of a life - or more specifically three lives - a man, a woman, and their child as he grows into adulthood and they grow into middle age. Though mostly linear, the early focus on the future wife and mother’s yearning for romance when single - is paid off beautifully by withholding details of that romance until after heavy dose of the challenges of marriage and parenting. It’s a sweet but subtle way of reminding us of the importance of gratitude.

THIRD PERSON is a hauntingly beautiful experience on the page that I can't wait to experience in a theatre...in real life! With brilliant characterizations, poetic yet brutally honest prose, and stunning imagery, Maisel has crafted a unique love story that draws you in and never lets you go.

What can I say: this play both moved me to tears and also made me so jealous of Jennifer's talent. There are few playwrights alive who write with such poetry and ease and grace. I mean the lap pool monologue alone should be taught in playwriting courses all around the world. This is a beautiful and honest play about relationships that offers way more insight than Love Letters. This is human condition stuff here. I love this piece and hope to see it on many stages around the country soon.

An insanely good love story for the Siri era! Perhaps we'll now learn to listen to that all knowing voice, terrific!