“ Scott Sickles takes an incident between two nations in a perpetual stand-off and reduces it to the basic element that we can all understand: the visceral response to an unconscionable action. Even with all the resources of two of the world's superpowers at their ready, it is at the human level that history turns. This is a well-crafted drama in every sense of the word, but it is also enlightening in the almost benign manner with which it is dealt with. And for those of us who actually remember the incident, it sheds a light, even if it is theatre. ”

“ This is a hilarious/tragic/comical/truthful/wonderful stream-of-conscience monologue that is shows the result of being trapped in one's own world and letting all the thoughts out at once. Adam Seidel has always had such insight to his characters and their thoughts, and in this case his deft skill is shining through. ”

“ Putting things in perspective -- a tree, a rock, a flower, a place -- in the new now brings a new awareness in this calm but still tremulous monologue of a mother watching a child play outside. It is made even more poignant by the setting and the history of one of the other observers who grew up in a time and a place where ignoring the rules could be as dangerous as an unchecked virus. It is the calm vigilance that makes this a powerful moment. ”

“ A dark-brewed comedy with a definite twist at the end. Office and world politics are a very powerful blend here, and while there's an agenda, it doesn't get in the way of a well-crafted play with good timing and roles that actors can develop with gusto. ”