“ This is an intense and heartfelt story of a marriage that shifts from loving to terrifying. Ms. O'Neill-Butler has given so much of herself to tell this story. You will feel the frustration, the fear and the heartbreak. It's as raw as it gets. ”

“ Wow, talk about a wild and hilarious ride! "Big Date" will give you a giddy feeling as you fall into the crazy world created by John Busser. Over the top, beautifully so, with crisp, funny, punny dialogue, this short play may drive the designers crazy, but it will delight the audience. I hope a theatre festival takes it on! ”

“ Like "Noises Off" but without the slamming doors, Mr. Busser has created a wacky and very entertaining story of a play-gone-wrong (or going wrong), and he has plotted out the confusion in a spectacular way, so that it is funny rather than confusing, as well it should be. This should be great fun for actors to perform and for audiences to see. I also see the play as a tribute to writers, who may dislike rewrites, but know we have to do them. We have to keep better track of the drafts than does Stuart, the playwright in the play. ”

“ I'm in constant awe of Marj's ability to quickly bring characters to life in her short plays. In this one, the wordplay between mother and daughter in a time of grieving is true to form, mixing tinges of sadness, comic relief and hope (and plans) for a happier future for both mother and daughter. You feel as if you know the characters and you want to hug them at the end and tell them everything's going to be all right. ”