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The hidden heartbreak that the son portrays in this piece is what really hits me, and what a wonderful challenge for an actor to sink their teeth into, especially compared to the gruff bravado of the father sitting across the table from him. Poignant and lovely, sad and hopeful, this tale of the quiet ravages of dementia will stay with you. A beautiful piece.

Shattering, the loss of one so cherished. Scott opens his wound and his heart and this piece is the perfect eulogy to a life I wish I had known. Full of what was and what wasn’t and what, now, can never be... It’s beautiful and wrenching and lovely and, above all, shattering. And Beautiful.

Dating is hard. Dating in a pandemic is nigh impossible. A first date on the day of the capital insurrection? You can only imagine the psychological depths of the situation, and this low-key encounter is full of an incredibly dense undercurrent of emotion. The characters try their damndest to connect under unfathomable pressure, but sometimes what you really need is to decompress with a drink and some cookies. Thoughtful and reserved dialogue, relatable, and well executed.

The situation presented is pretty cut-and-dried, but the different reactions from Kellie and Sarah bring this piece to life. Classism, homophobia, and family drama are all wrapped up in this piece with obviously loving characters, each with a rich history given the limited page count. Absolutely lovely work.

Hell of a play! It’s like “No Exit” for the modern age. The characters are fun and funny, the situations as ridiculous as can be, and speaking of hell, I’d hate to be the props person on this show. Devilishly clever and well worth the extra $5.99!

I finished this play and thought “wow.” A stunningly wonderful and sad piece that will stay with you long after reading. A real emotional gut punch. I love this piece.

The epitome of awkward situations. This short piece takes you to unexpected places in a surprisingly sweet and even touching way, which is no easy feat given the salacious circumstances. Very funny and maybe even a little educational.

I LOVE a good PB&J... This hilarious foray into the “sex life” of foodstuffs is chock full of fantastic puns, racy innuendos, and is visually hysterical. Absolutely funny and will leave your hunger for comedy satisfied. P.S. If you’ve never had a PB&J grilled, try it! Messy but orgasmic!

Part “Blithe Spirit,” part Whoopi Goldberg in “Ghost,” this little slice of fun and frolic pits two sisters against each other from across the afterlife. The laughs come fast and furious, and the characters are rich and vibrant. This recipe calls for some seriously silly fun and serves it up with a cup of tea >wink<.

Thoughtful and emotional, this short piece has minimal dialogue but lots of heart. What a great physical piece for two actors to sink their teeth into. Sweet, sad, and lovely.