“ A B &B is a great place to set a play because there is an inherent awkwardness to it, at least for anyone not extroverted enough to find some level of enjoyment from it. There is plenty of awkwardness built into Ruyle’s play, with the playwright protagonist oblivious to the possibility that others might not fully appreciate his lecture on writing characters. There are wonderful insights here that I fully appreciate, such as his very astute observation that people are not really boring. “They just seem boring,” says George. This play is not boring. It’s quite intriguing! ”

“ CURTAIN CALL is the kind of comedy that actors love to play because, well… it’s about them and they know how to play actors, of course. I love the fickle emotions and fragile egos displayed in this opening night backstage setting. The playwright/actor seems to be deluding himself with his optimism and it’s fun to watch him in this conflict with his fellow thespians! Very enjoyable piece! ”

“ Sometimes a play can set you right back in a particular time and place just through a conversation of lost dreams that the world was not ready to make a reality. The MTV culture of the early 21st century is brought to vivid life by St. Croix in which he shows us the sad reality of an extremely homophobic music scene. I loved the line about wokeness and how the world wasn’t “out of bed” yet. Great dialogue and surprise reveal at the end that says so much about the toxicity of keeping secrets. ”

“ INSIDE is a fascinating dramatic look at Multiple Personality Disorder. The device of multiple actors inhabiting the person and the other voices works beautifully here, and the story of abuse is slowly revealed both to us and to the psychiatrist unraveling the mystery of the fateful, horrific event that led to the hospitalization. A smart, emotionally-charged glimpse at mental illness told in a truly sympathetic and realistic way. Excellent! ”