Oh, Dear God, Dad is a Feminist

by Kim E. Ruyle

[10-Minute]
Rebecca accompanies her injured dad to the ER. While waiting for medical attention, they engage in a wide-ranging discussion which leads Rebecca to a surprising insight.

[10-Minute]
Rebecca accompanies her injured dad to the ER. While waiting for medical attention, they engage in a wide-ranging discussion which leads Rebecca to a surprising insight.

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  • Ian Donley: Oh, Dear God, Dad is a Feminist by Kim E. Ruyle
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    This is a clever play that deals with politics within families in a theatrical yet recognizable way.

    This is a clever play that deals with politics within families in a theatrical yet recognizable way.

    ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Oh, Dear God, Dad is a Feminist by Kim E. Ruyle
    “

    A beautiful play about a father and a daughter who are strong enough to enjoy each other's strengths while standing up to each other. The injuries are metaphorical and meaningful, and the characters gain strength in the playing through relating to each other. I love how the play breaks the fourth wall and gives the audience so much attention. Ruyle creates a lot of complexity in a form that is often void of nuance. Well done!

    A beautiful play about a father and a daughter who are strong enough to enjoy each other's strengths while standing up to each other. The injuries are metaphorical and meaningful, and the characters gain strength in the playing through relating to each other. I love how the play breaks the fourth wall and gives the audience so much attention. Ruyle creates a lot of complexity in a form that is often void of nuance. Well done!

    ”
  • Andrew Martineau: Oh, Dear God, Dad is a Feminist by Kim E. Ruyle
    “

    Father and adult daughter plays will usually have complex, nuanced storylines and dialogue, and Kim Ruyle’s short play about a dad waiting to see a doctor after a Ping-Pong injury is no exception. An interesting debate about gender stereotyping ends up breaking stereotypes, but what is really clear here is there is genuine love between these two, even when they may not always see eye to eye. I love the breaking of the fourth wall. A smart, engaging piece!

    Father and adult daughter plays will usually have complex, nuanced storylines and dialogue, and Kim Ruyle’s short play about a dad waiting to see a doctor after a Ping-Pong injury is no exception. An interesting debate about gender stereotyping ends up breaking stereotypes, but what is really clear here is there is genuine love between these two, even when they may not always see eye to eye. I love the breaking of the fourth wall. A smart, engaging piece!

    ”
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