Recommended by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

The characters in this play are all very recognizable and relatable. Which is what makes it so very heartbreaking. Great role for a senior citizen looking to showcase their talents!

An absurdist take on "what is art?" What it means to the artist is rarely the same as what it means to the consumer. What it is WORTH is rarely the same either. And that's ok! The intangibility of art is what makes art so accessible to all! The quick paced banter between the two characters will be fun for the performers and what a killer closing line!

This play made me smile. That is how this work of art touched me. Perhaps it may have frustrated another judge. But it made me smile. And that is okay. Somehow in life we have a desire to determine what is the best and what is...not the best. But art should, and does go beyond that. Once art leaves the artist's hands, it becomes the property of the world. And how the world reacts will be different with different experiences. But obviously, no boys allowed. :) See, I'm still smiling! Great work of art, Mr Martin!

As a commercial actress myself, this is pretty relatable! And the fact that this takes place in the 1980s and things are only slightly starting to change...well, its more than a little frustrating. The pro-union and feminist lessons these ladies share are empowering, even though they are forced to stick with the status quo at the end, we still get a little "whack" of satisfaction.

Ok, I didn't expect to cry reading this short play about absentee ballots. But I related so hard to Frannie and her husband...I too have a husband where we "cancel each other out" every election. But we also encourage each other to vote! And the sweet "Hands Across America" story just sent the relationship between mother, son and the late father straight to my soul. This play is timely...but I think it will ALWAYS be timely, to be honest.

Wow. What starts out as a gentle stroll down memory lane, suddenly takes a sharp turn to a horrifying trial.
As an actor, you have to be an advocate for yourself in difficult filming situations, but when the pressure is on to get the shot, its easy to just take the abuse...and that should never happen. It is heartbreaking to watch the realizations slowly develop with each actor. Its a job. But you can never forget it a job performed by humans. I will be thinking about this play for a long time.

Just had the privilege of being a part of a Zoom reading of this piece, complete with sound effects! This play is so meta and so funny! Busser's script is proof that actors don't need to be seen if the writing is this strong! I admit, I was one of those unsure about "audio dramas" and how well they would play. I am now a convert and want to "hear" more! Especially from this playwright!

What a rollercoaster ride of a morning for poor Shelly. Thrust into circumstances that weren't even her fault, yet she is the one who continues to pay the price. You really feel for her, but you also understand why her family had to make the choices they did as 16 years flew by. There is so much in this short play, and it is such an intriguing subject, I would love to see more from these characters. That is the sign of a good story!

You feel like you really know Ben and Will and the easy, natural way they talk with each other. About the wildfires in the world...and the wildfires in their lives. A truly rich and real moment in a pair of brothers lives, in ten tight pages. The dialogue is easy, but the meat of it is thick and actors would definitely love to chew their way through this!

The characterization of Death in this play is interesting, because it comes with an attractive human face, but remains absolutely terrifying. Charles is a father many of us know in real life...or perhaps many of us are. The cat and mouse between the two is tension filled and I found myself taking notes, in case I ever have to face off with Death in the same manner. Very clever.