Recommended by Brent Alles

A powerful, shattering work. The train metaphor is well served because one constantly senses it barreling down on these characters in its own inevitable way. There is so much of humanity in this piece contrasted with the inhumanity of the "corporate machine" that I was left in deep thought about the ideas contained within for a good time after completing my reading. Bray brings a unique and palpable rhythm to a terrifying and exhilarating modern mythology that ultimately provides a glimpse into a vivid, startling, and, yes, even sometimes wistfully joyful time shared by these fragile human engines.

An excellent piece! I love the concept, and it continue to surprise you all the way through. An unexpected ending that definitely has impact. The concepts expressed here are definitely a little bit uncomfortable in terms of where we might be headed, but isn't that what all speculative fiction is supposed to do? Really enjoyed reading this and definitely think audiences of many types would enjoy it as well.

A very interesting ten minute. You definitely would need a very skilled cast of actors to pull this off, to say the least, but I can see an audience having a lot of fun watching them do so! I enjoyed many of the puns here and was happy to have had a few "Captain America" "I understood that reference" moments. A fun piece!

I didn't think I was going to gain wisdom from a Shoebill Stork today, but here we are. An entertaining and absurd read that somehow still gives great meaning about the human condition even when it's coming from two actors dressed up like a giant bird. (Loved the "Sesame Street" reference, by the way, but I'm always a sucker for a good "Sesame Street" reference.) Picturing how this would be performed on stage definitely made me grin, and the rest of the play did a really good job of maintaining that grin throughout.

A raw and surprising piece. At first I thought I knew where it was going, but the playwright definitely still finds a way to shock at the end. An uncomfortable look at uncomfortable people, definitely messy, but an engrossing read nonetheless.

An enjoyably twisted read, filled with great moments where you laugh and then feel slightly guilty for doing so. But only slightly, as the "innocent" Riley is just so adorable, and there's a suitable air of mystery with her best friend Fred. A gonzo short play that definitely appeals to a certain sense of humor... luckily I fit nicely into that sense. :)

Loved this play! A great little "Twlight Zone" atmosphere and some good little Easter egg mentions here and there for the film buffs. Loved the tension that slowly develops to the climax of the piece. As a former video store employee from around this period, the piece brought me both chills from a nostalgia standpoint as well as the present terror that's suggested. "Be kind" and check out this 10-minute when you have a chance!

The play is an effective back and forth struggle, starting innocently enough but then progressing into a raw, intimate, and yes, sometimes violent look at the lives of these two characters. The conversation between the two is real and certainly provocative. An insightful view into two histories intertwined by something more than fate, perhaps.

I definitely like the technique of going between the time periods, which helps with the overall intrigue of the story. The characters in both eras were engaging and well drawn. The work definitely has promise and would do well with theaters looking for "spooky season" subjects. :)

A powerful piece, to be sure. The technique is well suited to deliver the cold, hard facts of this situation facing our country in particular. The effect is that the piece stays with you long after it's finished, perhaps penetrating through some of the unfortunate numbness that has developed in some when it comes to this topic. The necessity of this piece is unfortunately, seemingly perpetually relevant but ultimately delivered delivered strongly by the playwright.