←Recommendations of Professor Princess

What would “Professor Princess” do? That’s the question at the heart of this smart and funny piece as three actors, each a very distinct character, vie for the title role based on a popular book series. The titles of the books are so clever, and the dynamics between characters as they size up each other and put on their best Professor Princess persona is priceless. Add the inspired conclusion, and you have another Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn must read/must see.

As a person who didn’t read the series, this piece just like a hilarious young child’s comedy, though as I dove deeper into the story, I came to realize the true meaning and purpose of this play. PRISKORN answers it so beautifully - almost with poise and precision like a true princess, though gives the audience something to truly walk away with.

“What does it mean for an actor to audition for a role, while still having the courage to fight for what they believe in?”

A truly empowering marvel for three actors to sink their teeth into!

This play is timely on several different levels. I'm sure I'm not the only person who has fallen in love with a book series only to learn that I don't support the author's politics. Does that negate the lessons that transformed my worldview at a formative age?

In this piece, three actors are tasked with embodying a beloved literary character - who reflects an impossible feminine ideal. The audition setting adds a unique sense of competition and stakes. Who could possibly live up to "Professor Princess?"

The play features well-drawn, flawed, funny characters rendered beautifully! It's relevant, real, and fabulous!

There's such a specific and fun energy to the dialogue in this play. I'd love to see a few people try out the role of Marliss just to see what sorts of energy they see. Even outside of the plot and dialogue, the energy Floyd-Priskorn imbues Marliss with already makes this seem like a joy to watch. It's also fun to see the show play around the theme of the downfalls of idealistic purity/heroism when combined with fallible human judgment. Another swing and score for Jacquelyn, which, really, should surprise no one.

Auditions are tough enough when you don't know who's reading for what. But when all three characters find they are reading for the same role, both the cat claws and the insecurities come out. Jacquie writes very natural sounding dialogue with gentle humor (none of the characters are outright mean, although they do pull a few disparaging comments out for the occasion) and it's nice to see them both try to discourage the others while providing support for each other when needed. And then there's that ending. I love the dig she takes at someone you'll probably know. Fun stuff.