←Recommendations of Stone Circle Stories

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's collection shows off her remarkable skill at blending comedy, plenty of pathos and masterful world building. I love how these stories all come together, how they are grounded (pun intended) and yet magical, too. Each play features relatable and often wacky characters and compelling narratives, which will keep the audience entertained and invested throughout. There's something for everyone. Plus flexibility in staging. Brava. I'd love to see this on stage and buy the playwright a drink to celebrate after!

What a fantastic journey through magical worlds, grounded emotions, and everything in between. STONE CIRCLE STORIES by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn offers a full night of entertainment all centered around a circle of stones that embodies different meanings throughout. Some pieces will make you laugh, others cry, but always having you lean forward to experience more. This collection offers a wonderful full night of theatre or great selections for a shorter play festival.

Jacquie Floyd's "Stone Circle Stories" is a testament to the playwright's extraordinary talent and versatility. Through ten captivating short plays, Floyd demonstrates her ability to craft engaging stories across various genres, from comedy to drama, while maintaining a cohesive theme centered around a simple stone-circle set. Her keen understanding of human nature shines through in the relatable and well-developed characters, each with their own unique voice and perspective. Floyd's mastery of dialogue and pacing keeps the audience engaged, as she effortlessly weaves together tales that are both thought-provoking and entertaining, showcasing her skill as a storyteller and playwright.

Floyd-Priskorn's collection is a tremendous and malleable evening of theatre. Those searching for simple sets have no further to look, as contained within is a truly staggering gamut of characters and situations. From largesome birds to nightmarish childhood games to touching (and mildly supernatural) family reunions, there are moments aplenty that will stick with an audience. The best anthologies complement and intertwine back in upon themselves, offering a puzzle for production teams willing to piece them together. This is most certainly the case here, and it would be amazing to catch live.