Recommendations of 37 Origami Bees

  • Kristin Olinger: 37 Origami Bees

    This beautiful play reminds us of the lasting light our loved ones bring to our lives, even after they're gone. The "37 Origami Bees" metaphor is perfectly woven in, without feeling forced or too sudden. The characters are clear, the symbolism perfectly understandable, and the pacing right on time. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one will be touched by this story. Bravo.

    This beautiful play reminds us of the lasting light our loved ones bring to our lives, even after they're gone. The "37 Origami Bees" metaphor is perfectly woven in, without feeling forced or too sudden. The characters are clear, the symbolism perfectly understandable, and the pacing right on time. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one will be touched by this story. Bravo.

  • Adam Richter: 37 Origami Bees

    This short play captures grief in a highly theatrical but still very much grounded way. The use of origami as a motif throughout the piece was perfectly done, and the final reveal is the emotional high point. An absolutely beautiful and moving play that audiences would love. Bravo, Jacquelyn!

    This short play captures grief in a highly theatrical but still very much grounded way. The use of origami as a motif throughout the piece was perfectly done, and the final reveal is the emotional high point. An absolutely beautiful and moving play that audiences would love. Bravo, Jacquelyn!

  • Robyn Ginsburg Braverman: 37 Origami Bees

    Having read a number of the installations of the 37 Origami Bees series, I find this to be one of the more successful efforts, moving beyond the literal concept and going to a more emotional place.

    Having read a number of the installations of the 37 Origami Bees series, I find this to be one of the more successful efforts, moving beyond the literal concept and going to a more emotional place.

  • Christopher Plumridge: 37 Origami Bees

    Beautiful and sentimental, this play touches the heart from the very beginning. Although Max had clearly been ill, he still had one more origami bee left in him, so its down to a very caring hospice worker to deliver his final gift.
    Simply a gorgeous and moving two hander.

    Beautiful and sentimental, this play touches the heart from the very beginning. Although Max had clearly been ill, he still had one more origami bee left in him, so its down to a very caring hospice worker to deliver his final gift.
    Simply a gorgeous and moving two hander.

  • James Binz: 37 Origami Bees

    Impressive! Characters we can love and empathize with and then a hook to the bees when I thought it was too late. Great final image and a wonderful exercise.

    Impressive! Characters we can love and empathize with and then a hook to the bees when I thought it was too late. Great final image and a wonderful exercise.

  • Aly Kantor: 37 Origami Bees

    Do you want your heart broken in the most moving, life affirming way? Do I have a play for you! Our protagonist, Jo, is not always on her best behavior in the wake of a recent loss, but Rae is a godsend, helping her navigate her fresh, alien grief in multiple ways. Despite the length, there is such a deep sense of history and love between the characters, seen and unseen, making the world feel so visceral and lived in. Stunningly paced and incredibly moving, this will make many people feel seen.

    Do you want your heart broken in the most moving, life affirming way? Do I have a play for you! Our protagonist, Jo, is not always on her best behavior in the wake of a recent loss, but Rae is a godsend, helping her navigate her fresh, alien grief in multiple ways. Despite the length, there is such a deep sense of history and love between the characters, seen and unseen, making the world feel so visceral and lived in. Stunningly paced and incredibly moving, this will make many people feel seen.

  • Sam Heyman: 37 Origami Bees

    A lovely, poignant short that will tug at your heartstrings in all the right ways. Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's 37 Origami Bees will stay with you long after the lights fade.

    A lovely, poignant short that will tug at your heartstrings in all the right ways. Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's 37 Origami Bees will stay with you long after the lights fade.

  • Colette Marie Murphy: 37 Origami Bees

    This is the type of piece that will leave the audience holding their breath on the final line. A beautiful, heartwrenching play.

    This is the type of piece that will leave the audience holding their breath on the final line. A beautiful, heartwrenching play.

  • Greg Mandryk: 37 Origami Bees

    Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has taken a prompt and spun gold out of it. What a sweet testament to the love left behind by those who’ve passed on.

    Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has taken a prompt and spun gold out of it. What a sweet testament to the love left behind by those who’ve passed on.

  • Eric Weil: 37 Origami Bees

    A very moving, brief play. A good friend of mine volunteered with Hospice for over twenty years and said (as Rae suggests in this play) that he was there for the family as much as he was there for the patient. Let the patient teach you something. This play illustrates that idea magnificently. It probably should be required reading for Hospice volunteers.

    A very moving, brief play. A good friend of mine volunteered with Hospice for over twenty years and said (as Rae suggests in this play) that he was there for the family as much as he was there for the patient. Let the patient teach you something. This play illustrates that idea magnificently. It probably should be required reading for Hospice volunteers.