←Recommendations of September in Biddeford

This script is lighthearted and clever, and it was clear in the performance I saw that the actors had a lot of fun with its twists. A strange monster tale, which reminded me of the another genre-bending monster movie, COLOSSAL.

A joyfully demented genre mash-up in which the extremely sincere heroines of a sedate family drama are the only ones who can stop an army of mutant lobsters. Buried somewhere in all of this is a genuinely probing meditation about what kinds of stories our society prioritizes, and the gender divide in our pop culture - but let me remind you about the ARMY OF MUTANT LOBSTERS. Stage this on the biggest stage your ten minute play festival can manage (again, army of mutant lobsters) and go nuts.

Had the sheer joy of attending a reading of this at the Valdez Theatre Conference. An absolutely hysterical take on theatrical conventions that starts out as "On Golden Pond" and ends as, well, something else altogether. I read the play it beforehand and wish I hadn't, because this piece is a surprise better left unspoilt.

A hilarious critique of—and a love letter to—different genres! Wacky, weird fourth-wall obliteration. Ready to surprise and delight audience members everywhere!

I read this entire play with a massive smile on my face, and it grew bigger and bigger until we reached the dramatic conclusion! I live for this kind of no-holds-barred comedy that goes from zero to ridiculous with no shame! It jumps back and forth from genre to genre through dialogue style alone, which is impressive... and key to so many of the well-earned guffaws throughout this script! I thought the giant lobster was going to be my favorite part, but the appearance of the guitar slayed me!

Don't even read the blurb or the keywords, just know that when Greg Mandryk steps outside of his comfort zone into writing tender family drama, magic happens. On this quiet, picturesque beachfront porch, a mother and daughter make magic happen. I will leave it at that. You're welcome.

Greg Mandryk’s September in Biddeford is a clever, high-energy parody that mixes heartfelt drama with sci-fi chaos. Witty, fast-moving, and packed with theatrical fun, it’s a crowd-pleaser with lasting appeal.

This is, in short, the most ridiculous thing I've read in ages, and that is high praise! A mash-up that defies logic yet works like gangbusters. Everyone should spend September in Biddeford.

I love how Greg Mandryk refreshes the family melodrama and sci-fi monster invasion movies in this short parody. There are sight gags, terrific juxtaposition of dialogue, and more than a few cliched characters who are in the know. "September in Biddeford" is great fun and timeless enough to enjoy a robust production history.

There is no such thing as the perfect play. Except SEPTEMBER IN BIDDEFORD! There's something for everyone in this 10 minute emotionally charged/action adventure tale! A split screen of genres for every fan base. So brilliant, I am mad I didn't think of it first!