Ryan is Lost

Moving and poignant story of a brother and sister who wait endlessly for their nephew Ryan. Somewhat absurdist, very passionate and marvelously addicting. Definitely worth checking out. ... full review

You'd be missing an incredible experience if you missed this play. Leslie Murphy is a powerhouse, magnetic, charming, heartbreaking and maddening all in one! Go see Ryan is Lost if you get the chance, you won't be sorry!... full review

Real and allegorical at the same time. Just two characters but infinite variety. ... full review

Ryan is Lost allows the audience to truly laugh at a comical situation but also empathize with some genuinely lonely people that we can easily connect with. I found myself really pulling for this brother/sister duo and wanted them to resolve their deep embedded issues with the past and find a resolution in finding their nephew "Ryan" that represents a hopeful resolution for the two "fuckups". The playwright provides great dialogue and a battlefield at the local mall for these two to work out their complex issues. My friend and I had a great time so please go see it!... full review

RYAN IS LOST is a compelling play that is both entertaining and thought provoking. It draws you in from the moment the lights come up and doesn't let you go until the end. It evokes a range of feelings from frustration with the two characters to disgust to empathy. The dialogue is sharp, witty, fast paced and laced with humor and the actors execute it brilliantly. It's one of those pieces that you'll be thinking about for days afterward. See this show if you can! ... full review

An engaging story that kept me on my toes alternating between periods of comical delight and dark intensity. Terrifically acted by Leslie Murphy and David Haverty, this show is a must see!... full review

This was a challenging scenario for both actors and yet they kept the audience riveted throughout with their ability to capture each emotion and make it their own.It is not often that one is fortunate enough to see quality, raw acting ability such as that shown by these 2 actors. Conversation among fellow viewers after the play was interesting in the varied perceptions of the actors' interpretations of their characters. This was not an easy play to watch, but I was so impressed with the level of professionalism and acting ability displayed......great job ... full review

This was one most entertaining experiences I've had all year. Two people talking should never be so dam awesome! From the start to the finish I loved and cared about the characters. The performances were dynamic and genuine, and I believed every moment. I haven't seen a play that incorporated such richly woven humor into a dark setting. So glad I came. Seriously, loved it.... full review

Usually any play that consists entirely of two people on a stage talking is something to avoid. Too many playwrights think that they're going to be the next best thing to happen to theater by writing yet another absurdist/existensial play about futility of life and end up boring the hell out of you by not having anything happen. However, they aspire to this trope because every once in awhile, an outlier will show that that construct can lead to something magical. 'Ryan is Lost' is such an outlier. First of all, it's highly entertaining. Wellman has a taut, lean script that allows no time for wallowing. Instead you're pummeled with rapid-fire bickering between two unsavory characters. Despite their ineptitude, the result is something u... full review

Ryan Is Lost, a two person dark comedy has a promising premise, and great potential, sadly though, it doesn't quite to live up to what it fully could be. The acting is a bit repetitive, and rarely are the choices made by either actor very interesting to watch. While the script is good, it leaves me a bit too confused and I too began to feel like the titular character, LOST - questioning and second guessing the characters on stage, wishing Wellman would explore perhaps the most interesting concept presented in the show.... WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO RYAN? The brother / sister pair of Leslie Murphy and David Haverty seem to lack the right emotional connection to truly be brother and sister. Concepts / new ideas/ new plot points come out of... full review