“ THIS. ”

“ Sometimes the closest ties are strung between the widest gaps. And in today's charged society, those ties and those gaps are being stretched further apart. The three women depicted here in Nora Louise Syran's gathering are anything but on the same page. So when Charlotte has had quite enough of it and lays it all out about the amount of bullshit people are throwing at one another, I was so onboard with her. A satisfying conclusion to be sure. Corn should be the ONLY thing these women are shucking towards each other. ”

“ Is it satire? Not sure, especially in today's political climate. Is it dark? In some ways I suppose. Is it entertaining? Oh Hell, yes! Brian Cern has hit upon a sure-fire way top get yourself through the BS of what our political grindhouse has become these days. The four characters here have what can best be described as "political dis-gorge" at the state of elections. We're starting to get vending machines in grocery stores selling ammunition (I know, it's insane), so maybe having liquor and vomit bags at voting centers isn't far behind. ”

“ Bertie's Mother (which, in typical Plumridge fashion, is actually Chris' Father) should be on a double bill with Stephen Wright. The absurdist jokes fly fast and free and this monologue is a hoot from start to finish. This is the type of piece I am envious of the author for not having written something like it myself. It's wonderfully bonkers in the best way, and can only hope that Chris finds similar old letters tucked away somewhere to delight us with. ”