←Recommendations of ROOTS

  • Lou Jones: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    Oh this is beautiful. I love a good Haiku and this had some good ones but it also told a human story of frustration, worrying about the future and then at the end, hope. Loved it.

    Oh this is beautiful. I love a good Haiku and this had some good ones but it also told a human story of frustration, worrying about the future and then at the end, hope. Loved it.

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  • John Busser: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    02.04.25 - Using Haiku poetry, Deb Cole takes us to the depths of frog despair to the absolute heights of the heartbeat of a future generation. Such a wide array of tones here might be hard from some playwrights, but Deb never falters. Our progeny truly may be different this time. Let's hope so.

    02.04.25 - Using Haiku poetry, Deb Cole takes us to the depths of frog despair to the absolute heights of the heartbeat of a future generation. Such a wide array of tones here might be hard from some playwrights, but Deb never falters. Our progeny truly may be different this time. Let's hope so.

    ”
  • D. Lee Miller: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    Haikus contain a world in their stanzas. ROOTS, by Debra Cole, shows us the creativity, in this case, the writing of Haikus, can be good, bad, horrifying and lovely. The poor teacher in this play has been smothered by terrible haikus - delicate poems that bring disaster. Until he speaks with his wife. A beautiful little play.

    Haikus contain a world in their stanzas. ROOTS, by Debra Cole, shows us the creativity, in this case, the writing of Haikus, can be good, bad, horrifying and lovely. The poor teacher in this play has been smothered by terrible haikus - delicate poems that bring disaster. Until he speaks with his wife. A beautiful little play.

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  • Elle Meerovich: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    This piece is so lovely, with such a nice subtle twist (that is also somehow cleverly foreshadowed in but five pages), and some truly beautiful poetry. Deb Cole understands the rhythms of haiku and the WHY of emotional reaction it can elicit. Funny and touching.

    This piece is so lovely, with such a nice subtle twist (that is also somehow cleverly foreshadowed in but five pages), and some truly beautiful poetry. Deb Cole understands the rhythms of haiku and the WHY of emotional reaction it can elicit. Funny and touching.

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  • Adam Richter: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    [2025-02-01]

    Showing that haiku can both horrify and delight, Deb Cole takes us on a funny and sweet journey in this short play about a frustrated English teacher. Not to give anything away, but we quickly learn that he has reason to be frustrated, and what happens feels both hopeful and fully earned. Highly recommended!

    [2025-02-01]

    Showing that haiku can both horrify and delight, Deb Cole takes us on a funny and sweet journey in this short play about a frustrated English teacher. Not to give anything away, but we quickly learn that he has reason to be frustrated, and what happens feels both hopeful and fully earned. Highly recommended!

    ”
  • Brent Alles: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
    “

    Cole delights with this
    A meditation on life
    The joy we still find.

    (OK, Michael, that was probably as awful as your students, but what can I say? I was inspired. And this play is definitely inspirational. These days, I need to read things where people can still find hope amongst all the chaos, and you definitely get that here. A nice warm fuzzy to bring a close to Day 1 of Facing February. Not surprisingly, Cole knocked her first day out of the park.)

    Cole delights with this
    A meditation on life
    The joy we still find.

    (OK, Michael, that was probably as awful as your students, but what can I say? I was inspired. And this play is definitely inspirational. These days, I need to read things where people can still find hope amongst all the chaos, and you definitely get that here. A nice warm fuzzy to bring a close to Day 1 of Facing February. Not surprisingly, Cole knocked her first day out of the park.)

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  • Jaxson Mackling: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    Lovely, lovely piece by COLE. I used to not understand, which in turn made me hate poetry, but reading this now, I just might like them again. Such a tender piece of theatre.

    Lovely, lovely piece by COLE. I used to not understand, which in turn made me hate poetry, but reading this now, I just might like them again. Such a tender piece of theatre.

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  • Jennifer Ramsey: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    What a lovely surprise! Having read the summary, I was not at all expecting such a sweet and *hopeful* play!

    What a lovely surprise! Having read the summary, I was not at all expecting such a sweet and *hopeful* play!

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  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    So I remember being at school and HATING the lesson on Haikus but Deb has brought that particular style of writing back into my world brilliantly! The very real frustration that teachers face is felt in the words of Michael as his concerns about his students escalates before deb expertly steers the audience towards a lovely ending. It's real, it's emotional and it evokes thought about the current and future generations, superb!

    So I remember being at school and HATING the lesson on Haikus but Deb has brought that particular style of writing back into my world brilliantly! The very real frustration that teachers face is felt in the words of Michael as his concerns about his students escalates before deb expertly steers the audience towards a lovely ending. It's real, it's emotional and it evokes thought about the current and future generations, superb!

    ”
  • Jennifer Beasley: ROOTS by Debra A. Cole
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    This is a touching play that reminds all of us to take pause and look towards your love ones to give you the greatest joy.

    This is a touching play that reminds all of us to take pause and look towards your love ones to give you the greatest joy.

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