←Recommendations of Speed Dating

A comedy about love, loss, and absurd honesty that seems to break out when two characters of a certain life experience meet at a speed dating event. Rapid-fire dialogue ricochets from outrageous humor to genuine tenderness, revealing two people who discover that even after deep loss, connection might still be possible.

Loved this. Curt Strickland gives us terrific, witty repartee, and characters to love, feel for, root for, and want more of.

This play is fantastic, full of humor, and then touching and poignant. I love the rapid-fire way they spring through an entire relationship, because why not air it all out now. Very smart piece!

Curt Strickland's "A Good One" is a hilarious showcase of his knack for snappy, witty dialogue and crafting quirky, lovable characters. With razor-sharp humor, Strickland deftly navigates the absurdities of senior speed dating, creating a playful and engaging dynamic between Jesse and Sara. His comedic timing shines through in their rapid-fire exchanges as they navigate the pitfalls of first-date conversations with deadpan delivery and unexpected twists. Strickland's talent for finding humor in life's most challenging moments makes "A Good One" a delightful and heartwarming read that will leave you laughing out loud.

An amazing insight into human nature. Loved the premise and the characters. But the twist at the end knocked me over. This is an amazing play.

As a senior myself, I enjoyed this very funny play with its witty dialogue and believable characters. In fact, I would love to see more Jesse and Sara plays — any length.

Voted an Audience Favorite for a reason! It’s a rare bird that introduces you to characters in a deliberately absurd world before it reverses on a dime and grounds itself (and you) in the painfully real world that its characters truly inhabit. This first date will earn a second and a third…

I was fortunate to see a recent production of this lovely and funny short play exploring grief and aging, as two lonely older people attempt speed-dating, with some surprising results.