A magnificent play that plumbs the depths of a broken industry and its problematic products. A truly brilliant exploration of traumas, both personal and public that leave us with resonating questions. Stacey Isom Campbell brings to light the complexities of an abusive culture, the dilemma of art and its creators, and how we must recognize the intricate spiderweb of popular culture.

Stacey Isom Campbell has written an excellent three-hander that is both heart-rending and beautiful. 1999 skillfully explores so many questions about abuse, assault, friendship, and how we interact with the past.

A complex and thought-provoking story full of complicated characters. The narrative format and time jumping effectively reveals the drama and tragedy of the characters. I found myself both loving and hating the characters (in the best way possible), surprised by the twists and reveals, and audibily gasping at times. I watched the video recording of the 2024 Valdez Theater Conference reading (since I wasn't able to watch it live).