“ Parts Cuckoo's nest, Peter Pan, and Sarte; The Wonderful Out There tends to its characters' unique needs and tendencies with utmost care in the face of unthinkable tragedy. We see these kids thrive in their respective elements as the story reveals the circumstances that threatens to dim what makes them shine. perhaps forever.
It's a decision they'll have to make for themselves.

This play is beautiful in a painful way. That said, it does not inspire despair but rather it challenges one to love deeper in ways both radical and necessary.

My favorite Dave Osmundsen play yet. ”

“ A heartbreaking portrait of familial decay presented with gut-wrenching affection and tenderness. While lost in her cognitive tempest, Hortencia's children and husband can only do what they think is right. Often they disagree on what that means. What's most affecting is Cabrera's depiction of Hortencia's strength throughout her journey. It imbues her with an unflappable dignity and shows what we're willing to do to keep the ones closest to us safe. Even if we're the ones who need protection. ”

“ A simmering slow burn that rewards patient readers with a world that is both meticulously constructed yet effortlessly executed. A love letter to the bittersweet reality that is working a shit job at a place you have genuine affection for. Herrera highlights the power structures and hardcoded injustices that plague retail, but also crafts a tender portrait of the unique relationships that grow from shared interest and mundane strife.

The closing days of Ray's reach a heart wrenching, if thematically appropriate, climax that honors its victim by reminding those it leaves behind that what they've lost was important and beautiful. ”

“ A winning continuation of Burke's Suncatchers series! I had the immense pleasure of seeing a live reading courtesy of The Civilians' R&D Group. This is a rare breed of sequel that gracefully introduces newcomers without encumbering the narrative with retread exposition. At the same time, those who experienced the first play are rewarded with oodles of contextual callbacks that support the unfolding narrative.

Though the world of The Two Twilights is as vast as it's predecessor, it's main conflict is deeply intimate and personal. The consequences however, threaten to destroy everyone and everything should peace fail to be preserved. ”