“ A student must defend her political protest actions when called before the College Dean and the Head of Maintenance. I was engaged in the conflict and I appreciated van Gemeren's effort to call attention to a gender-based inequity with real-world consequences. For instance, a St. Louis University study revealed that "64 percent of the women polled couldn’t afford to purchase period products during the previous year, and 21 percent of them faced these difficulties on a regular basis. Nearly 50 percent of the women surveyed said they had to decide between food and period products due to financial difficulties." ”

“ Deb Hiett has created a riveting play that progressively pulls back the emotional layers on the relationship between two women on what initially seems a routine counseling session. The play viscerally and progressively reveals a menacing environment that ends in a chilling final image. ”

“ For those who've had the experience of a dental hygienist critiquing your brushing and flossing efforts as they're cleaning your teeth, Dana Hall has created a monologue that is relatable and funny. I particularly appreciated the opportunities that the monologue provides for a performer who isn't afraid to go all out with a physical style of performance. ”

“ We've probably all had that moment of encountering a car and reading the bumper-sticker and feeling either an immediate sense of camaraderie or alienation, depending on the sticker's message. Hank Kimmel brings that moment of emotional upheaval to the dating world in this comic monologue. ”