“ Well, that escalated at the speed of sound. Daniel Prillaman's humor is generous and broad at first -- parodies of movies and history/culture -- then turns dark and sharp, like a steel-bladed knife. You needn't hate holidays to love "I Don't DO Holidays," but remember to duck. ”

“ There's a chaotic glee to this short comedy as the titular elves rat out the fiction of Elf on the Shelf and the empire it has launched. I can only imagine the real-world family dynamics the play will spawn when audiences return home and children and parents are forced to acknowledge the truth.

Plus, there are lots of other comic details including the setting and the self-deprecation, the character names, and the picketing sign backstories. Fun work by Matthew Weaver. ”

“ No one is just one thing, and DC Cathro explores that theme in his plays better than almost anyone. Cathro knows audiences will have preconceived notions about Warren and Danielle; they even have preconceived notions about one another. But through Cathro's exceptional dialogue and character building, audiences see, we see, Warren and Danielle are more than one thing, that our judgements are too hasty and too harsh. And our empathy grows, which is one thing I love about storytelling. ”

“ Nora Louise Syran beautifully creates an atmosphere filled with international romance, language, and holiday joy. You'll want a sip of eggnog and a cuddle while reading "That Wasn't Mistletoe." ”