“ Everyone owns 16-year old Lindsey's body except Lindsey. We open with her best friend encouraging her to have a tattoo which she doesn't want - to the teenage boy who assumes that Lindsey joining him one night implies consent and even her mother who makes a snap medical decision for her daughter's pregnancy. The use of flashbacks growing in clarity is tense, succinct and frightening. The ending scene is a triumph for Lindsey - the imagery is used beautifully. Loved the character of Rooster - and his sanity. Just a gorgeous play for teens and their families. ”

“ He's a chef at a soup kitchen and he reads cookbooks! Max is trying to keep poison out of food specifically poison out of the mouths of babes, vets, yes - the homeless population. The monologue builds as Max explains his reasons, his methods, his knowledge and never lets up. You are so on his side. A compelling monologue about food, homelessness or just trying to care in today's world. ”

“ What struck me under the derogatory one-upmanship between father and daughter was the underlying tenderness and love between them both. Yes, there is a chasm which is acknowledged by both the daughter and her man-child of a father, but it is clear what bridges have been built to augment it. And what bridges are left unsaid for later. A coming-of-age play for both characters - it's a lovely addition to any festival but especially ones exploring family dynamics. ”

“ Helicoptering parenting spirals out of control and all suffer. Rusty knows he is smothering his daughter but is stuck - sure that his well-laid plans will yield positive results. Elena has seen the results of trying to protect and create the perfect child in her classroom. She sees what is happening in her family but cannot stop it. And daughter Chloe is on a downward spiral with no safety net. It's a cautionary tale of molding perfection and mistaking control for love which leads to a heartbreaking conclusion. You were rooting for all of them. A play for our times. ”