←Recommendations of The Bench

A lovely piece exploring how inanimate objects can hold so much for us--love...memories. What might just be a bench for some could be a centerpiece to someone else's love story.

As someone who has made a bench the centrepiece of a number of plays, I had to read this and it is a joy. As ever, Brenton Kneiss writes from the heart and in these few sentences he articulates so much about love and the importance of memories. Simple, effective and written with feeling.

A simple bench - a place where people reflect and rest. THIS bench holds memories. Memories of a love that is now gone, but still lives on within the wooden grain of this bench. Some call these memories ghosts, but BRENTON KNIESS beautifully reminds us that not all ghosts haunt us. Some give us peace and joy for what was. JUST BEAUTIFUL.

02.18.25 - I read The Bench and was struck by how vivid a picture it painted for me of the start of something wonderful. Although the ending is always going to be different, that start will leave a lasting impression. That picture never changes. It's a nice sentiment to see something at it's origin and wondering how full of potential that start is.

There's such wistfulness in this monologue of a moment frozen in time and only dulled by the elements of time and weather that hit this bench. Heartbreak was never done so beautifully as it is done here.

A relatable monologue for anyone of an adult age, for any ethnicity or culture. Read it aloud, take your time with the words, and feel it and see yourself its in the imagined space. A fine example of a perfect one minute monologue.

Brenton Kniess monologue THE BENCH, really touched me. It is beautifully written and says so much in so little time. Love and loss and memory. So truthful. So beautiful. Please, read it.

This monologue offers a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the enduring power of memories. With its seamless flow and authentic character voice, this piece invites listeners to connect with the universal themes of longing and resilience. Ultimately, 'The Bench' leaves a lasting impression, reminding us of the profound impact of love and the comfort found in cherished memories. Excellent!

The sheer simplicity of this monologue somewhat disguises the very depths of which Brenton Kniess reaches with this tender and beautifully written piece. The writer illustrates a memory of time gone by through words which conjour ups many images. Utterly delightful.

It’s the everyday objects that ground us, not only in our present lives but in the past. Not just personal belongings but public locations like the titular bench. Kniess captures grief and loss as the speaker revisits a temporal touchstone, an ordinary place where life as they knew it changed with the advent of love.