←Recommendations of Last Laugh

This short play about two comedians - one at the end of a failed career, one at the beginning of a (possibly) bright one - is surprisingly touching. I especially enjoyed the ending, as well as the nature vs nurture musings throughout.

So a playwright, possibly named after a comedian (Mr. Amsterdam), writes a touching and funny play about two comedians, uh, comics, with a surprising and moving twist. Go figure! There are some great lines and a fine buildup to a very theatrical finish. Well done, and this should find some legs on the short play circuit.

MOREY NORKIN’s “Last Laugh” is funny, sentimental, serious, and well-worth reading. The meeting of two comics turns into something more than might have been expected. A generational difference doesn’t necessarily mean there is no connection.

A funny, gentle, and easy to stage short play which like the song at the end (one of my top favorites!) leaves you wanting-- like the well-developed characters--to seize the day and make up for lost time and chances. Bravo Morey Norkin.

The last laugh goes to Morey for writing such a clever, sweet, tender, funny two hander. I have read several of this authors great plays, but this one stands out and hats off to him for putting so much research into this piece. I love the relationship between these two, on and off the stage. Read this! Produce this!

What an amazing character study. Morey Norkin delivers a pitch perfect analysis of the comedy scene past and present. This is a play that would be equally delightful to produce or watch.

A poignant comedy, filled with a mix of laughter and pain. What is set up as a passing of the torch becomes even richer and more resonant as a hidden truth is revealed.

A fantastic piece about two comedians. One on their way out, one still finding their way. Morey Norkin does such a wonderful job making Jackie and Jennifer three dimensional. In addition, Morey, puts so many tension driven situations into this often funny, often serious one act. Even the plays set-up blends these concepts. Fun read, would love to see live.

What a beautiful look at two very different generations of comedians with genetics, humor, and pain as their shared core. Beautiful pacing - funny one liners - and real humanity underneath the pain. A true pleasure to read.

Imagine Billy Crystal and Tina Fey playing father and daughter comedians who've never met and you have this delight of a play. If you are a fan of the history of stand up comedy and especially Jewish comics It will add still another level of enjoyment for you. Great story, believable characters and a fantastic ending that really pays off for the reader/viewer. You will enjoy yourself with this play!