Recommended by Kate Danley

A fun piece that explores all of the recognizable drama that swirls around any wedding, with a surprise twist at the end. Great dialog with natural and distinct rhythms.

I had the privilege of seeing a reading of this play at the Drunken Owl in Seattle. I was struck by its complexities and Hoke's ability to examine the viewpoints of all of the characters from every angle. She takes the cliches and turns them on their head, causing the audience to examine their own bias. There are no "good guys" or "bad guys", just the swirling shades of grey. She does not condone any of the viewpoints, she just presents them for the audience to examine and consider. A terrifically thought provoking piece!

I had the privilege of seeing a reading of this piece at the Drunken Owl in Seattle. It is a heartwarming, tender love letter that acknowledges the realities of missed time, while also providing a message of hope that it is never too late. It is a powerful two-hander for older actors (70+) and a total crowd pleaser. The audience reflexively broke out into a collective, "Aw!" at the end before the applause.

HILARIOUS! Quinn D. Eli has such a gift for dialog and characters. Add on top of that Quinn's sharp examination of latent misogyny and racism disguised by misguided "woke"ness. This comedy resonated deep with me. A total gem that brilliantly brings the laughs while still holding up a mirror to society.

What a delight of a play! Covering a period of British theatre history rarely discussed, it is chock full of fascinating facts and colorful characters. The wit and wordplay is as joy-filled as Moliere. It makes for a fantastic Restoration theatre option outside of the standards audiences may have seen a million times already. Lovely roles and opportunities for women abound. It honors the everything that makes Restoration theatre so appealing while presenting an original story. It would be a GREAT addition to a classical theatre's season or university's repertoire.

Beautiful prose and rhythms, rich with imagery, and filled with powerful ideas that will leave you thinking long after the play is done.

An important chapter in American theatre history that, sadly, has been largely forgotten over time. Charles S. Gilpin is deserving of remembrance. Add to the historical value of this piece complicated, three-dimensional characters; thoughtful, well-paced dialog; struggles of race; and a strongly crafted narrative and this play would be a welcome addition to any theatre's season.

A noir murder mystery featuring an all POC cast? Yes, please! Fantastic, moody writing. Great characters. Twists and turns abound! I didn't figure out whodunit until it was revealed. If you love Mousetrap, you'll love this play. A great addition to any theatre's season!

Totally delightful with a side helping of thoughtful examination of friendship, fate, and calling. A fantastic opportunity for an actress to own the stage. I saw this at the Spokane Civic Theatre Playwrights Forum Festival and thoroughly enjoyed it!

An absolutely gorgeous play! I saw this live at Theater Off Jackson, produced by Macha Theatre Works, and it was breathtaking. I still think about it. If you are looking for a play with strong, original, female roles, one that tackles some pretty heavy philosophical ideas without ever being heavy handed, this is the play for you! Nuanced, multilayered, universal, complex, ancient feeling and yet new, unlike anything I've seen before.