AFTER ANOTHER is brilliantly constructed in nine scenes, each a complete and connected two-hander utilizing a character from the preceding scene. But there’s much more to marvel at than just the clever structure. The depth of character and the various relationships, each at a critical turning point, leave you hanging on every word. This is Paul Donnelly at his finest.

Donnelly does an exquisite job of giving us the nuances, the foibles, and the graces of relationships. He brings more to the front than LaRonde - he brings love and acceptance and and a sometimes bitter-sweetness that will stay with you. It’s a thoughtful, honest and ultimately charmed look at this puzzle we call “love.” Theatrical, playful, and honest, it’s a treat for the actors and audiences.

Rather than a mere slice-of-life drama, Paul Donnelly serves up a full pie with After Another. I'm not familiar with La Ronde, but if Donnelly hasn't invented this relay race approach where one character from the previous vignette passes the baton to the newly introduced character of the current one, he should at least be congratulated on using it so effectively. Each of the ten characters feel like living, breathing human beings going through different chapters of their lives. Filled with compassion and humanity, this is well worth the read and would be a pleasure to see produced!