←Recommendations of Luck of the Draw

There was a time when arranged marriages were the custom, not so much now but they do still exist. Brenton Kneiss gives a hint in this short work of what it might have been like for couples who said, like Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof," "The first time I met you was on our wedding day." This has something to say about love, and it says it cleanly and straightforwardly. By the end of "Luck of the Draw," you think Irelynn and Bennett are, well, lucky. As you can tell, I liked it -- loved it even!.

Brenton puts together a fine show about love, about losing the ability to choose love, but instead have love chosen for you.

It's not a new premise, it's not a new take, but Brenton's version of this story creates a new angle, a new perspective on the arrangement of marriage. There's an awkwardness in Bennett that is appropriately contended by Irelynn's rawness.

Brenton does an amazing job of keeping the audience from rooting for or against the idea of arranged marriage, but instead keeping your focus to the arc of the characters. Loved it. Great show.

This is a touching piece where two people on opposite ends of the spectrum of how to respond to a government act learn that the only way they'll be able to create a life worth tolerating is together. A very sweet touching piece.

Love is considered to be an extraordinarily complex emotion, made even more so when you are forced into the marriage by the Government no less! Despite the situation they've found themselves in, Brenton paints a wonderful picture of the kinds of people Irelynn and Bennett are as they explore what is going to happen once they are married. I loved reading about their relationship unfolding and most definitely want to know how their married life unfolds. They are both wonderful characters in a unique premise, what more could you want?

A simple, understated look at the complexity of love and the choices we make (or don't) to ensure our happiness. Clever, funny and well written. The politics add an edge, but the central power is an understanding of the small, important decisions that shape who we are.

While our current government does nothing of this sort, I sure hope they won’t. KNIESS’ play “Luck Of The Draw” is a moving two hander about the concept of arranged marriage and how this “to be” couple truly feels. The dialogue between them is very moving. A compelling piece of Theatre. Produce this over and over. Bravo!

Cool concept - interesting characters. Kniess moves us through this future world with grace and skill.

Kniess throws his characters together into a near future world of arranged marriages by a misguided government determined to create a more intelligent race, a frightening concept. But here the writer keeps the humanity, keeps a glimmer of hope and love, in a beautiful way. You can't help believe this couple thrown together will indeed form a great partnership.
This is a great concept, one I believe could be extended somewhat. Great!