←Recommendations of Maeve's Camellia

Kim E. Ruyle masterfully captures the ebb and flow of an unexpected kindling of relationship with raw intense passion and intimacy. The play progression simply floored me, as Ruyle intelligently weaves strong emotional beats within the dialogue allowing for each moment to naturally play out and connecting us on a personal level with both Maeve and Rob. The emotional journey that the audience experiences will be sure to stick with them long after the performance is over. This is an extraordinary piece of theatre.

Maeve and Rob are certainly compatible in bed, and, despite their wildly different educational and professional backgrounds, they are seemingly intellectual equals. But as much as each may protest, the differences give rise to defensiveness, intimidation, and mistrust. As they begin to open up emotionally to each other, we are drawn more into their relationship, hoping they can find a basis beyond physical attraction to sustain this fledgling romance. Great writing as expected from Kim Ruyle. Completely deserving of the accolades it has been receiving.

Wow! Vibrant and interesting and raw. I'd love to see this staged. At first, I was thrown by the sameness of the voices - but that became a strong point quickly and the characters maintained their separateness. The protagonist/antagonist nature had good motivation (the want) and strong stakes. The dialogue is natural and easy and surprising. The slow but luscious reveal of the true nature of the characters was close to perfect. I agree that there is a stunning conclusion that is both unexpected and satisfying. Wonderful characters in an easy setting. A powerful tale!!

How I hoped for these two humans to grow together and heal themselves. Kim E, Ruyle reminds us that we can find love even when we feel we don't deserve it or think we don't want it. Even when we run from it, it can still find us. The conflict in this play is real and keeps us turning the pages. Well done.

Hot sex draws Maeve and Rob together; a 'desire for' and 'fear of' emotional intimacy takes them on an intense journey in Ruyle's sensitive portrayal of human vulnerability. Wonderful piece!

This is a powerful exploration of the effort to build connection by two people who come with a lot of varied life experience. One is open, one is all walls and deflection. There's wit and heart in the narrative which builds to a moving and real conclusion.

Love Lately is a beautiful exploration of vulnerability full of the moment to moment work 2 actors would love to get to do. Fascinating characters. There is real depth and nuance here. Very well written.

Symmetry is a word that comes up frequently in this beautiful, asymmetrically symmetrical two hander. Ruyle delineates a burgeoning relationship between two wounded 50-somethings with a delicate hand; the work is both effortlessly funny and deeply moving.

I was drawn into the world of Maeve and Rob from the outset. I was particularly captivated by the chemistry Ruyle has created through the emotional and intellectual interplay between two very different people, searching to fully find themselves as they enter this new, sexually-charged relationship. It is refreshing to see a more mature couple at the brink of a loving connection, and it through the beautifully crafted dialogue that the characters slowly reveal themselves to each other like the peeling of an onion. I thoroughly enjoyed this intimate play and would love to see it come to life.

Well-crafted realistic characters, superbly written dialogue, tasty conflict and a hopeful finish - what more could you want in a play? Nothing, I say! Ruyle taps into human experience like an expert, and the result is a gift to any audience. Produce!