“ You can feel the tension of eighteen years in isolation disappear as Gerald finally emerges back into the world full of hope for the life he left behind. In a few short words Radtke has us cheering him on, identifying with his initial surrender to the fear that we've all experienced in the decades since the turn of the century. Gerald is escaping and we're escaping along with him. Wonderful. ”

“ THE REPLACEMENT approaches a dark topic with touching humor and does so wonderfully. There is a timelessness to this timely show. There is too much hatred, too much fear, too many "Cliffords" in this world. This show is the perfect start to dealing with them. So well done. ”

“ Eight lines full of power and love and loss. Eight lines that made me cry and reminisce about my own far too short a time with a beloved family member. This show will stay with you. This is one of the truest plays I have ever read. ”

“ There is truth in this play of grief wrapped in pain and love and self destruction. There is truth in memories made manifest and in permission to heal. Ian Donley does a wonderful job in crafting these truths into a short interlaced with the humor that follows trauma. Very well done. ”