Recommended by Andrew Martineau

  • Andrew Martineau: Bridal Wreath (10 min.) by Robin Rice
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    BRIDAL WREATH has the minimal, visceral quality of marriage vows, yet contains the powerful imagery evoked by a couple planning their wedding and thinking about the guests rather than visualizing themselves in the ceremony. It is clear why they are anxious about what others will think of their bond, but it is subtle in the exceptional way Rice uses imagery and symbolism to project their concerns.

    BRIDAL WREATH has the minimal, visceral quality of marriage vows, yet contains the powerful imagery evoked by a couple planning their wedding and thinking about the guests rather than visualizing themselves in the ceremony. It is clear why they are anxious about what others will think of their bond, but it is subtle in the exceptional way Rice uses imagery and symbolism to project their concerns.

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  • Andrew Martineau: Peas in the Fried Rice by Larry Rinkel
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    As a fan of Absurdist plays of Ionesco and others, I enjoyed this play for the rapid fire dialogue and awkward situation of eating out with coworkers. It also shows how customers can be challenging and encourages the audience to realize the importance of tipping well.

    As a fan of Absurdist plays of Ionesco and others, I enjoyed this play for the rapid fire dialogue and awkward situation of eating out with coworkers. It also shows how customers can be challenging and encourages the audience to realize the importance of tipping well.

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  • Andrew Martineau: BLIGHT by John Bavoso
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    BLIGHT has a highly intriguing premise that is relevant and yet offers no easy answers. The title makes us consider what we might view as acceptable to see and be reminded of in our communities and even within our own homes. The question of who controls our property, which might include our own bodies, is powerful and dramatic. Bavoso skillfully travels back and forth in time to tell two stories of loss and what is at stake for the individuals involved, as well as for the broader society that is affected by a single tragic event.

    BLIGHT has a highly intriguing premise that is relevant and yet offers no easy answers. The title makes us consider what we might view as acceptable to see and be reminded of in our communities and even within our own homes. The question of who controls our property, which might include our own bodies, is powerful and dramatic. Bavoso skillfully travels back and forth in time to tell two stories of loss and what is at stake for the individuals involved, as well as for the broader society that is affected by a single tragic event.

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