←Recommendations of Sugar

The cliché of asking to borrow a cup of sugar turns into a more charged encounter between an abused woman and a caring savior. While from the start Jaden appears to be a nosy nuisance and Lilia understandably peeved at her invaded privacy, the reality is otherwise in this tightly written short piece. Keep an eye out for other unseen characters; perhaps they matter, perhaps not.

There are certain plays that captivate you from start to finish, and SUGAR by Jennifer O'Grady will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is a deep sense of urgency as two women speak through a door, the stakes incredibly high, and every moment is precious. Jennifer writes both characters with profound understanding and elevates the subtext of their conversation with coded language and insight. A brave and powerful piece that deserved to be staged again and again.

One woman's seemingly awkward attempt to meet the woman in the apartment next door suddenly takes on a very different meaning and all the odd details that came before make sense. Skillfully plotted and written, with a ending as powerful as it is surprising.