Recommended by Dana Hall

An amazing ensemble piece with diverse and well-developed characters. The language is poetic, symbolic and deeply impactful. Though we are in Memphis 1878 we are cannot help draw similarities to our modern day. Donna writes strong female characters and paints a picture that you can hear through the text. This is a must read.

A very relatable and well-developed piece. It's evident that sometimes we move from adolescence to adulthood on this 'track' but like our characters there comes a point where we say is this really my authentic journey? Granting ourselves permission to change course is powerful. Thanks for this delightful play!

This one made me laugh out loud. I was imagining that Captain Vigor was doing some on-air public interview when he spirals into this monologue. Christopher has made a superhero relatable to 'every man' which is a humbling and fun twist on the altruist representations we generally see portrayed. It would be a lot of fun to perform- would make a great audition piece. Bravo!

A very moving story of how sometimes in life we can feel like we are walking under a "dark cloud" but there is always hope- even in dark places. The relationship between Jess and Daniel captures you with its authenticity - they are imperfect but love perfectly. A love like this transcends and is the true definition of romance. This play doesn't sugarcoat hardships and unfortunately is an accurate portrayal of how a few wrong turns can leave you lost- serving as a reminder to love more and judge folks less. Well done. Lots of heart in this piece! Kudos!

After such a long sentence we come to learn so much about the world Nick left behind. What it must be like to be away and come back to the same-yet different- life. A whirlwind of a few weeks leaves him making up for lost time and the dynamics amongst the family are very relatable and yet heartbreaking. The reveal about the full events of the night [of the accident] shed light on so much of the family system dynamics and ultimately reveal that prison is also a state of mind. As thoughtfully written as it is thought-provoking.

A simple meeting of friends leads to a suspenseful quest for the truth and more importantly remorse. I wondered if it was a commentary on morality and the collective way people can cover up truths. It leaves you wondering what will happen to Jaime when the lights go out. Very intriguing piece -Brava Rachel!

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on the fighting of the old, but on building the new." These words of Socrates hit me as we encounter a man coming face to face with parts of himself on the journey of life. The perspective-taking will leave you reflecting on your own life and how we have come to where we are... thank you for this beautiful play Steven G. Martin.

Can we just give it up for Claire for walking out of her own place? I still want to know the "real" reason that led Claire to her decision. You can feel both of their frustration in this piece and it's a relatable topic that most of us have dreaded at some point in our lives. Great spin!

Excuse me as I sit here biting my nails. I knew nothing good was going to happen when grown men have nicknames like Goose... I want to reach out and hold Joey, as a mom my heart breaks for him- unfortunately, this manipulation is very real and I am so glad Joe Swenson has put it into words. These stories need to be told and seen. Thank you for your bravery.

I can honestly say I have never read a play faster than this one! I had to know how this would turn out. It left me thinking there are just some places that are off-limits and good for Marley for recognizing that. This play takes you on a ride and delivers a range of emotions. What a treat!