←Recommendations of What If You Stayed

What If You Stayed is a deeply reflective and poetic radio play that draws you into Ellis's quiet, yet poignant world. The way it explores the tension between leaving and staying in your hometown, especially as a queer person, feels raw and relatable. The writing is beautifully layered, and Ellis's inner monologue gives a sense of vulnerability that resonates long after the play ends. It's an immersive experience that brings a small town's complexities to life. A truly captivating read!

There's an elegance of style with this audio play. The nature of the medium allows for Heyman to be poetic and contemplative. When the characters do speak, it's meaningful, and we're allowed to see the moments between them blossom even in the relatively short time we get to spend with them. It's very easy to "see" how the delivery of this material would create a rich world in the listener's mind. Can't wait to hear such an audio production bring this excellent story to life.

What a fabulous radio drama. SAM HEYMAN has found just the right words to bring this beautiful story of past, present, and what ifs to life for audiences. The richness of the narrator's inner monologue is pure poetry as he walks us through the town that has made him, judged him, and at times... quenched him. ELLIS is a unique voice that screams to be heard. What a poignant world SAM has created for us.

The beauty of radio drama is that we each get to create the images of the characters, the settings, and read the thoughts that pass through the mind of the characters, blending them with our own. Sam Heyman's piece does that all, giving us opportunity to create our own universe. As I read it, all the senses were heightened, and his narrator's voice and the image he created are very clear. I wish there was a way to read it with my eyes closed and see it come to life. Hey, that's radio.