Turtles and Bulldogs by
6 Feb. 2019
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Full disclosure: I co-edited an anthology for Applause and selected this play for inclusion. Something I love about Sickles's writing is his ability to give us a slice of life, warts and all, without imposing judgement. It would be easy to judge a bully for their deeds. Sickles doesn't. Rather, Sickles allows for growth, and presents a nuanced understanding of youth and those moments we were at our worst (and oh, those missed opportunities) from the other end of the telescope. A wonderful play for festivals and just for the joy of reading. ”