Recommended by Freddie Ashley

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    For anyone who has ever felt destined for bigger things but stuck in place, this thoughtfully observed play will resonate. The character of Erin is brash, ambitious, hopeful -- and infinitely relatable. So too is Di, the older and wiser mentor who has redefined for herself the meanings of success and fulfillment. It's a funny, moving story of intergenerational friendship and the longing to break free from the constrictions holding you back from your ambitions. --Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director

    For anyone who has ever felt destined for bigger things but stuck in place, this thoughtfully observed play will resonate. The character of Erin is brash, ambitious, hopeful -- and infinitely relatable. So too is Di, the older and wiser mentor who has redefined for herself the meanings of success and fulfillment. It's a funny, moving story of intergenerational friendship and the longing to break free from the constrictions holding you back from your ambitions. --Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director

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    This play is funny, smart, warm and oh-so satisfying. I love how it so easily moves between tenderly observed heartfelt moments and freewheeling theatricality. Jayne has created a special play about people doing right by those they love, as well as how to fill those tough spaces between people that keep us divided. What a beautiful play, and how urgently it is needed right now. -- Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director, Actor's Express

    This play is funny, smart, warm and oh-so satisfying. I love how it so easily moves between tenderly observed heartfelt moments and freewheeling theatricality. Jayne has created a special play about people doing right by those they love, as well as how to fill those tough spaces between people that keep us divided. What a beautiful play, and how urgently it is needed right now. -- Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director, Actor's Express

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    Mercury is hilarious, theatrical and twisty. One of the pleasant discoveries when we produced it is that it turned out to be a very unifying play -- it resonated equally with audiences from every possible background and experience. It's a thrill ride, and it has a reeeeeaaaallllly satisfying ending.

    Mercury is hilarious, theatrical and twisty. One of the pleasant discoveries when we produced it is that it turned out to be a very unifying play -- it resonated equally with audiences from every possible background and experience. It's a thrill ride, and it has a reeeeeaaaallllly satisfying ending.

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    This play is outstanding in every conceivable respect. One of the most powerful plays we have ever produced at Actor's Express.

    This play is outstanding in every conceivable respect. One of the most powerful plays we have ever produced at Actor's Express.

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    Actor's Express presented the World Premiere of this play in 2021. Our audiences loved its trenchant and atmospheric storytelling rooted in Southern Gothicism. It is a special play with beautifully complex characters. The play drips with imagery and metaphor in the best possible way. If you enjoy stories about long-buried secrets bubbling to the surface, you really can't do much better than Hometown Boy. I love, love, love this play. -- Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director, Actor's Express

    Actor's Express presented the World Premiere of this play in 2021. Our audiences loved its trenchant and atmospheric storytelling rooted in Southern Gothicism. It is a special play with beautifully complex characters. The play drips with imagery and metaphor in the best possible way. If you enjoy stories about long-buried secrets bubbling to the surface, you really can't do much better than Hometown Boy. I love, love, love this play. -- Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director, Actor's Express

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    I love this play and how it looks at what it means to queer family structures. There are also interesting questions of love, sex, friendship and fidelity. Great storytelling and interesting characters.

    I love this play and how it looks at what it means to queer family structures. There are also interesting questions of love, sex, friendship and fidelity. Great storytelling and interesting characters.