Recommendations of Barn Wood and Blue Roses (FULL LENGTH VERSION)

  • Paul Donnelly: Barn Wood and Blue Roses (FULL LENGTH VERSION)

    This is a touching and engrossing look at the coping mechanisms young adolescents devise to deal with the complex and painful world around them. The characters are all so well-drawn (in both realms) and compelling that I found myself wishing for even more of their story. The narrative is infused with a magic and wit that charm and engage. Just a lovely, lovely piece.

    This is a touching and engrossing look at the coping mechanisms young adolescents devise to deal with the complex and painful world around them. The characters are all so well-drawn (in both realms) and compelling that I found myself wishing for even more of their story. The narrative is infused with a magic and wit that charm and engage. Just a lovely, lovely piece.

  • Morey Norkin: Barn Wood and Blue Roses (FULL LENGTH VERSION)

    Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn tells a beautiful, heartbreaking story in Barn Wood and Blue Roses. Chelsea and Devon are young teens and best friends. Chelsea has cystic fibrosis, so Devon creates a fantasy world for them as a way to encourage her. But it seems Devon also needs an escape from the real world. Jacquie’s wit shines brightly throughout, especially as characters break from the storytelling. But it’s her humanity that sets this play apart. A one-act version is available, but the more time spent with these characters the better.

    Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn tells a beautiful, heartbreaking story in Barn Wood and Blue Roses. Chelsea and Devon are young teens and best friends. Chelsea has cystic fibrosis, so Devon creates a fantasy world for them as a way to encourage her. But it seems Devon also needs an escape from the real world. Jacquie’s wit shines brightly throughout, especially as characters break from the storytelling. But it’s her humanity that sets this play apart. A one-act version is available, but the more time spent with these characters the better.