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I heard this play performed beautifully on the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast. Michael is going gently into that dark night with only a few questions for Death as they approach their inevitable union. The tremendous gift the play gives us is the hope that a loving touch may be the last thing we feel as the darkness descends. Scott Sickles is a treasure.

We are invited here to laugh at Death. At first. Then Death is revealed to hold its inevitable sway in a way that is heartening and meaningful as Michael comes to literally embrace Death. This is a witty, engaging and ultimately moving look at one man's demise.

As the title suggests, this is a flip of the script that is often thought of when we think of death coming for us. And it's a beautiful idea that death just may be more than the scary cold fella we've always thought. Beautifully written with a true emotional charge that will have audiences connecting to both characters. Brilliantly written.

A wonderful little "slice of death," as it were. Who knew what started with a sly Bergman homage could end up being a moving and touching reflection on life and what may come after it. As I read through the play, I was drawn in by the conversation between the two characters to the point where all thoughts of a "gimmick" had ceased, and I waited breathlessly for what would have usually been a foregone resolution. An excellent ten minute play!

There is such a care in writing here that is present in every Sickles piece I read. This is an author who truly cares about their characters. Sickles is kind, thoughtful, and always, always, a talented writer.

There's nothing scarier than the unknown. In this heartwarming, surprisingly funny short, Scott Sickles helps us experience it for ourselves. Its universality makes it the perfect, highly theatrical fodder for a medium that is all about communion.

While the piece doesn't definitively answer any lurking universal questions, it provides enough possibilities to take a lot of the fear out of one of life's biggest transitions. I'm a huge fan of the many laugh lines throughout the piece, which always seem to hit at just the right moment. Most important of all, this play is kind—a challenging topic handled beautifully!

Among the many things I love about Scott Sickles' plays are their humor and theatricality and the way they always lead us to surprising and profound places. What a beautiful ending. This would make a fantastic addition to any short-play festival.

Death seems like an okay dude under the steady hand of SCOTT SICKLES. This warm and touching play about the final moments of life is a true gift, and the part the unseen, but certainly felt , part LOVE plays is absolutely beautiful. Everyone should experience a moment so perfect.

I love seeing Death personified on stage. Scott Sickles brings viewers a heart warming yet haunting play that examines the peacefulness that comes after death, as well as accepting one’s fate when they know it’s coming near. Beautiful writing.

It takes a skilled writer to write about such a subject, our own mortality in this case, and treat it with respect, sensitivity but also gentle humour. I love this interaction between Michael and the somewhat aloof Death. Their chess games play out in the strangest strategic way, as Michael is seemingly buying himself more time. The ending is truly moving too. A big question is posed; what exactly does oblivion feel like, and should we care? I very much enjoyed this short play, in fact I want to produce it!