←Recommendations of Company of Man

Company Of Man is a gorgeous new work of immense sensitivity and insight. The juxtaposition of timelines is beautifully navigated, and the story flows with the precision and tempo of a masterful chamber piece. Ashley Cowles is a writer to be reckoned with. Bravo!

This is a truly lovely work with complicated, loving relationships. The theme of hope threads through the story even during the darkest moments. The structure makes it feel like a symphony with both time periods speaking in concert, lifting and illuminating both stories. Beautiful.

Blending the contemporary with a lesser known but exhaustively researched historical love, “Company of Man” is a feat of queer docudrama and slowburn romance. Readers familiar with Cowles’ prior draft will relish revisiting these endearing friends-to-lovers while also marveling at the play’s new layers of resonance, which render this already timely narrative into a timeless classic. This play’s finale will bring audiences to their feet, and more than a few among the crowd to tears.

There is such a richness of character and relationship in this play that it feels compulsively readable. "Like A Girl" is an intimate portrait of male friendship, love and mutual aid. Ashley Cowles has written a play with a huge beating heart that manages to blend awkward, odd-couple comedy, heartwrenching drama and a slow-burn love story into a tight, concise package. I love every character, and how the play contends with both old-fashioned and modern associations with masculinity and queerness to create a story that is as timeless as it is timely. Excellent work.

I really love this play. My expectations for Joe especially were subverted at every turn. Beautiful character growth, and portrayals of love and trauma.