←Recommendations of A Quiet Place

Most of us have been there, the loud mouth at the library, but what’s fascinating about A QUIET PLACE is that Luke’s cell-monologue is funny and draws you into Debbie Lamedman’s scenario as an eyewitness to a social crime. Luke thinks he’s performing an invaluable ritual service to his quarreling friends, which is entertaining but disturbing the peace at the library. His role as a hero in his small world makes him a villain in the larger picture, a dynamic that rings true in our world of self-centered citizens. A fine play.

We've all been there -- bothered by the person who loudly speaks into their cell phone. But Debbie Lamedman escalates as the disturbance happens in a library during final exams. The conflict is real and the results are hilarious.

I never would have imagined a loudmouth in a library would be a recipe for great drama, but Debbie Lamedman proves it can be done, and with great humor. And while it's hard to feel sympathy for Luke (and easy to identify with his fellow students, who are just trying to study), his phone conversation is as intriguing as it is rude.
This is a fantastic comedy for young actors. I would love to see it staged.

A super-charming and very funny play with four really fun roles for high-school-or-college-aged actors. What I especially love and admire is how Lamedman has made Luke, the kid bothering everyone else in the library by talking on his cellphone, an engaging character even though he's loud and annoying. This would be an excellent choice for any short-play fest and is a great piece for audiences of all ages.

Ah, this is a cult I would willingly join. "French Boy" gets his comeuppance. Who hasn't been in such a situation and daydreamed of doing the very same thing?! It's a free country, yes. But freedom comes with responsibilities. Glad to see the trio of total strangers come together and teach everyone a lesson.

A wonderfully fun piece with so much for actors to play with! The opening for our student-directed one act festival and set the perfect tone for the rest of the evening.

An excellent catharsis for those who like their peace and quiet.

Students attempting to actually study in a library take matters into their own hands when Luke refuses to cease loud conversations on his cell phone. Luke is the perfect narcissist, self-centered, self-satisfied, and self-absorbed. His phone conversations are hysterically funny, but clearly disruptive to the peace and quiet of the library. It's fun to watch the other students' frustration build and highly satisfying to see Luke get his just deserts.

This was probably the best 10 minute play I've ever read. The way the plot moved forward felt so natural, and I was drawn to the concept because it's something we all can relate to, no matter which end of it we're on. It was extremely realistic and very comical.

This was such a fun read! Luke is so relatable, I know my friends and I have had hundreds of phone conversations like the one he has. I was laughing throughout. All the characters are so different yet brought together in this library, and I feel that this is a situation that probably happens in public spaces a lot, so I appreciate the comedy Debbie Lamedman has turned it into. Really great!