←Recommendations of The Penance - 10 Minute Play

The dialogue from the priest is so well written and comforting...until it isn't. What a wonderfully classic thriller!

So, as with a lot of Ryan's plays, I was drawn in just from the one sentence description and then the action begins. As an audience, you are invited into the intimate space of the confessional booth and watch as the plot is thickened by the confessional and then the follow up twist. This is a perfect example of a ten minute play, it draws you in swiftly and efficiently, allows the plot to thicken at the perfect pace and then, knowing the audience is ready, a beautifully timed twist occurs. Not saying any more, read it and love it!

Not only is Kaminski’s The Penance a clever take on the mob, but there are some really well crafted moments between Anne and The Priest. Great dialogue as well as a wonderful sense of storytelling. This would also make a very nice short film!

This dark tale will have you on the edge of your seats with fear and tension that is so well earned by the writer. The dialogue is fast and funny and the ending one that will leave you breathless. This is a must see on stage!!

Wow! There was something so visceral about this play. It hooked me right in and I never saw the twists coming. It's a gem of a play with suspense, a gripping plot and pitch perfect dialogue. Well done!