←Recommendations of What Baggage

Man, I love an uninhibited older lady, and this play delivers on that front! The dialogue here is smart and snappy with characters talking past one another and not quite hearing what the other is saying, which makes Evelyn and Virgil feel like real people on the page.

Really nice, Kim. So great to see seniors being physical and the trope of the sneezing is terrific business for an actor. Your pieces always have wonderful dialogue and fascinating characters in unique settings. Great story! Brava!

What Baggage by Kim E.Ruyle is a total delight! Two seniors have just made love and suddenly their conversation turns to moving into together and all the possibilities and problems they may encounter. The play is charming, touching, surprising, and very funny. The characters and dialogue feel totally believable. This is one of those plays you never want to end. It's a winner- read it-- and see!

I love this. Even in their golden years, Evelyn and Virgil can have the giddiness of new love and what possibilities the future might hold for them together. But also, they have long set patterns in their lives that might be hard to adjust and compromise with. Wonderful, comedic and romantic roles for older actors that ask the hard questions younger couples seem to forget about before it's too late.

In this play, Evelyn and Virgil, two seniors exploring the possibility of a committed relationship, navigate the complexities of intimacy and shared living arrangements. Their candid and humorous dialogue touches on personal baggage from past relationships, including exes, children, and even a pet cat. Despite their genuine affection for each other, they grapple with the practical challenges and compromises involved in taking the next step. The play offers a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the realities of aging, making it a thought-provoking and relatable piece for mature audiences.

What fun! This is a delightful look at two seniors coping with real life issues in the midst of a post-coital afterglow. Will their baggage be a deal breaker? All I know is that I want to see more of Virgil and Evelyn as they negotiate their evolving relationship.

That poor cat! Locked in the pantry while Evelyn and Virgil do their thing. :-) You know it's a masterful play when you're concerned about a character you never even get to meet. WHAT BAGGAGE is a delightful two-hander about senior love-making and the realization that life-making is just as complicated as an elder, perhaps even more so due to all the baggage we bring. A tour-de-force for two mature actors, playwright Kim E. Ruyle has written a funny, poignant piece about co-habitating and co-mingling. I'm deeply intrigued by the rock room! Read and produce.

I cannot recommend this piece fast enough! These people are REAL! Kim Ruyle has totally won me over with the two characters he created here. Evelyn and Virgil come across as people I want to know. The fact they took a chance at a late romance gives me hope and the discussion about their interests sounds so authentic and real, I want them to come back in another piece. How about it, Kim?

An adult play for male and female veteran actors, quietly humorous & subversive. Two seniors discuss their future after a night of passion, possibly aided by a little blue pill. Characterful and humane, this little play tackles a big but little discussed subject, through a couple, in a frank exchange, possibly embarking on a new phase of life.

Two seniors hit it off physically, but is that enough to start planning cohabitation? Kim Ruyle’s delightful dialogue examines the challenges posed by different interests, established lifestyles, and pets. No reason not to keep having fun while they try to figure it out. Two great roles for senior actors and great addition to any festival.