←Recommendations of A Murder of Crows

“A Murder of Crows,” by Lee Richard Lawing, revolves around a couple in their late 60s or early 70s, grappling with the presence of an unconventional piece of art in their kitchen. Aaron's frustration with the crow light is both comical and relatable, while Caroline's laid-back attitude adds a layer of balance to the narrative. The play touches on themes of art, relationships, and the clash between personal preferences. It cleverly delves into the subjective nature of art and the impact it can have on individuals.

Here's a terrific short play for two older actors. Touching on life's irritations, encouraging family members, mortality, love, and the journey of a couple are all rolled into a well written, well paced piece that will entertain and touch the heart.

Don't be fooled by the charming elderly couple and their enduring love at the center of this poignant character study. Undercurrents of sadness and mortality are swirling about, breaking the surface only occasionally and in the slightest ways. And that's what makes this short piece so effective -- the structure mirrors the emotional realities. You come away feeling they have so much vested in each other, but you can only hope both will be able to remember that.

A wonderful play for older actors. Lawing has truly mastered the art of telling stories gently and sweetly, but with such tremendous compassion and empathy. We love the characters that we meet in his plays because we recognize their spirits that inhabit the best people we know. "A Murder of Crows" is tender and beautiful and aching, but Lawing doesn't linger on the pain--he reminds me, as he is so good at doing, that there is beauty in every moment.

Cute but packing a very serious and gorgeous punch. This is a fine example of what a 10 minute play should be.

A very sweet 10-minute play. Lawing takes so much care with his characters, and there’s a lovely amount a humor mixed with the facts of aging this couple is faced with.

This is a really cute little play. Lawing has this bird focal point but both characters are actually using it to talk about much bigger issues. I also love that this script gives older actors something to sink their teeth into.

I absolutely loved this sweet, poetic short. The relationship between Aaron and Caroline is so endearing, and their dialogue perfectly shows that. I personally really loved, "What are we going to do with that? Flip it to death? It’s not a pancake." Very excited to read more from Lawing!

This would make a beautiful companion piece to Lee Lawing’s play “Trinkets for Jenkie.” Caroline and Aaron have what all of us want- a lifelong love affair that can overcome any adversity, big or small. This short play is loaded with stunning imagery, gorgeous speeches, and excellent interplay between an aging married couple that feels familiar and wholeheartedly realistic. I’m looking forward to reading more of this playwright’s work.

I so enjoyed this lovely short play. Lawing treats his characters with deep, palpable love, and so I love Aaron and Caroline from the very start. The ever-presence of the crow is a beautiful image, a hovering form that Aaron can't take his mind away from. A MURDER OF CROWS is funny, subtle, sweet, and poetic: a slice of life that examines dementia without ever feeling maudlin, which is no easy task. A great play for two older actors.