←Recommendations of Left Unheard

Left Unheard is a play that focuses on the uncomfortable idea of coming to terms with the parts of ourselves we try to forget about and how destructive those unresolved issues can become if left untreated. Playwright Perse Grammer brings readers into this world of loss and regret through complex and endearing characters, tackling issues ranging from broken families to substance abuse, as well as the difficult path of healing from the past. A heartwarming play with a bright future.

Excellent! I fell in love with the characters. And the use of the beetle as the personification of disability was so cool. And the ending made me emotional. I adore the message and I’d love to see this play put on somewhere.

A tender and heartwarming portrait of hidden disability, relationships, and how they intertwine. Alodia's relationship with D is as much a tug of war as it is a negotiation, and the play's use of magical realism allows readers and audience members alike to visualize the burden and distraction of disability. Grammer's script showcases what it's like to fight not only with ourselves, but with the projected image of what we think others might see when we reveal our deepest secrets.

Perse Grammer’s Left Unheard is inventive, heartfelt, and unforgettable. By personifying hearing loss as “D,” the play pulls us directly into Alodia’s perspective, not just showing her struggle but letting us feel it. The sibling dynamics are messy and real, and the story balances pain with resilience. Its theatricality, honesty, and rare depth of representation make it a great read. I'd love t see it performed!

Familial relationships can be a complex and monstrous vermin, especially when the means of communication between parties has started to break down. Alodia, Jude, and Ruth are three siblings who are united by love, but each carrying their own burden that will not allow them to fully support each other the way they all so desperately need. Perse Grammer has created a deep and wonderfully Kafkaesque tale where you may even find yourself rooting for the obnoxious, oversized anthropomorphic beetle.