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Dinosaurs

Drama · Nightmare Lizard Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America

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Review by BRIAN ECKERT

June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
tagged as: New play · sexual trauma · dark · funny · fun

What I liked

I loved the central metaphor of the dinosaur and all the clever jokes that brought. I thought the performances across the board (especially of the dinosaur and the lead performer) were incredible. I thought it was very well directed to the space. I just had a fun time and wanted to stay in that world. It was just so great.

What I didn't like

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My overall impression

Hilarious and so well-written. I can see this being performed in schools and small and regional theatres across the country. Somebody publish this now! (Get Mandy those royalty checks, she deserves them!!! Perform it in every high school!) Imagine how impactful it would be to have a piece so funny and simple about young people navigating the lasting effects of sexual trauma in an approachable, comfortable, and yet deep and unapologetic way performed all over the country. Really moving stuff.

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