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There is a sense of whimsy that Rinkel is able to create and I believe it will make you feel something strong inside of you. Rinkel is able to find a connection between two individuals, one who is pursuing to be a composer, and the other who wanted to be. I really love the dialogue between the two characters, and there are moments that are quite touching and will make you question, "Am I happy with what I did in life?"

The world-building worked great and added some unique elements to this play. Harrison crafts sharp but meaningful dialogue to keep the audience engaged in this very imaginative play. I found the play itself to be very fun and inventive. The fantasy elements work nicely, and a bit of suspense drives the story in unexpected directions. I found it very similar in the realm of SHE KILLS MONSTERS. Overall, Harrison crafts a great story and delivers it within this beautifully structured fantasy adventure.

It takes a talented playwright to make you smile and laugh and then makes your stomach twist into knots within the span of seconds. And VanBuren does just that. There’s great messaging here not only about gun culture, but also the healthcare system and how children are thrown and sometimes mixed right into it. This play will absolutely spark conversation and is sure to be decisive, but one cannot deny that VanBuren crafts a funny comedy with chilling undertones that will absolutely stick with you long after you left the theater.

The premise is very intriguing and whenever someone opens up a time capsule you know the results will be life changing. Oty does a great job with the dialogue and provides us a nice background of these characters and how their past influenced their future. I can see this play even be expanded to a one act.

Maurer creates a hilarious play with an awkward situation but sometimes the best plays have those situations. It has a classic Hollywood feel to it but also benefits from being set in the present. It’s obviously very funny, but also quite smart and full of great dialogue that really creates some great moments for dramatic storytelling.

Heyman crafts such a beautiful story in VIOLET AND HARRIS. There is a strong sense of emotional connection between Violet and Harris and we as an audience can feel that connection and puts and imprints on us as they have with each other. There’s a sense of whimsy but there is also a lot of hurt and a strong sense of loss. The ending is a complete gut punch and will make you think of your own life and your own past and future. An incredibly moving piece of theatre!

The dialogue here is great fun, it’s snappy and allows for some really great interactions between Nina and Mark. While I found the dialogue very charming, there is also a sense of dread once the twist is revealed. Alles’ ability to shift from the light comedy to the darkness of the story is something to truly commend!

There is such a strong sense of wonderful imagination at play within this laugh-out-loud comedy. Not only is this play full of great laughs, but actually has some great wisdom within it and it's delivered in the best (and most fun) way possible. This stork is sure to get a lot of laughs!

Donnelly writes an emotionally driven drama within HOME TRUTH. The relationship between these two sisters is extremely well crafted and as an audience, you can feel all of the pain and frustration. It's an emotional journey that is woven together with great emotionally charged dialogue and a heartbreaking situation that Donnelly writes with such power.

Taube writes a very comical short play that will guarantee to make you laugh! The dialogue is extremely fresh and Taube allows for some great moments to set up a great twist ending. FRANKENTHERAPY is a well-crafted comedy that is perfect for a night of comedy in the theater!