←Recommendations of A Monogamy of Swans

A play that subverts our expectations of how this conversation was supposed to go. A beautiful and heartwarming play that truly encapsulates the meaning of Love's patience in the face of searching for answers to questions of the self. And while the play is a heartwarming piece, and maybe even a tearjerker for the more easily moved (like me) this is a genuinely funny play with witty, fast-paced dialogue that would be as much at home in a tougher setting as it is in this tender two-hander with some fantastic roles for women.

Mating for life, cheating, killing swans (no swans are hurt in the creation of the play), and acceptance are all interwoven in this short play. The plot unfolds beautifully as Ellie, newly jilted, is rescued by Violet. You are kept off-kilter even at the end and you are left wanting more. There are two strong roles for actresses and a fun payoff for the audiences.

I watched this tonight at the Seoul Players - Minigan does a great job of revealing his characters. Ample doses of humor as well. Really enjoyed the localization of the piece. Yay for Boston-based plays!