←Recommendations of Wheel of Fortune Reversed

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!

This is a lovely play, surprisingly emotional to read, that will stay with you after you experience it. Tight, crisp writing throughout. Well done!

I have to admit, I didn't think I'd be so moved by a story that has been played for laughs as many times, if not more, than played straight. And Scott Sickles never plays anything straight (pun intended). Michael's interaction with a pretty accommodating iteration of Death is smart, funny and yet, philosophical without becoming preachy. Scott's character dialogue has always been his strong suit, and I wanted to have the characters keep talking well past the end (literally). Death's warm (empathy-wise) embrace should be the way it's portrayed from now on. This was terrific.

It's not really Death that scares us. It's meeting Death before we're ready. It's not so much ceasing or nothingness, not oblivion, but the conceiving of it. What thought is more terrifying, more anxiety-inducing then suddenly losing and forgetting all our hopes, dreams, loves, and loved ones? But true oblivion means we won't feel that hole. Only those we leave behind. Sickles' chess match is unique, but so timeless in the same moment, and it's worth your attention. A beautiful short piece.

Michael really lives in the moment during his final moments as he asks and receives some bucket list items. This play reminds you to live and love.

Win, lose, or draw, there’s no escaping death when it’s our time. Scott Sickles presents Michael’s encounter with the well-known figure of Death as he tries to stall for time through a chess match. The dialogue is funny and clever, but leads us gently to the inevitable conclusion. As if someone had taken us by the hand. Beautifully done.

SICKLES’ play “Wheel of Fortune Reversed” is a sweet glimpse into what could have happened if one meet with death in the real life. Almost as if someone was in purgatory before they are sent above or below.
Then you bring love into the mix which changes the main characters mindset as they are being lifted off into the oblivion, or what have you…

This piece is lovely. A well done juxtaposition of what it truly means to live and to die. Bravo. Go read this play. Go produce this play. Go do both. You won’t be disappointed!

Love. That is what remains at the end of the day.
What a beautiful piece by Scott Sickles. With the lovely portrayal of Death and Michael, Sickles lets us in on the first ever chess game to lose. The embrace of Death may be cold, but this piece reminds us that the warmth of love will stay.

"Funny, dark and tender" can be used to describe so many of Scott Sickles' works, but "Wheel of Fortune Reversed" excels so well at all three. This masterful comedy-drama gives us a man who is afraid of death yet determined to confront it. He does so in unexpected ways, and the ending is likewise not at all how you think a confrontation with the Grim Reaper will end.
A beautiful play about life's final moments. Bravo!

Wow.

Scott Sickles has done it again! What a beautifully poignant take on one person's final moments with the iconic bringer of death.

And the ending? Perfection. PERFECTION, I say!

May we all slip away so peacefully and beautifully one day. Though if you're reading this, Death, I'm nowhere near ready for our chess match.