Termination Fee

So much fun, it felt much shorter than it actually was because I was having so much fun!... full review

This is an experimental, existential dark comedy that gets in laughs and thought provoking ideas. The show follows Neal who is let go of his job and wonders how he can continue to support his partner. They trivialize different ideas and it makes us, the audience, question what happiness truly means.... full review

Funny and insightful, Termination delivers with great characters, sharp dialogue and a compelling story. The acting is first-rate.... full review

Tight, well-paced, funny, engaging with an original premise.... full review

Termination Fee was a really good dramatic comedy. It was very well-written and well-acted. ... full review

We loved Termination Fee! So much heart, comedy, & righteous rage packed into this clever, emotional piece.... full review

Great show. Well Written and acted. Made a great point about the cost of healthcare and housing. ... full review

This show was amazing and very timely.... full review

Extremely witty, with so many laugh-out-loud moments that you might forget it's about a dark subject. Both leads were superb, and there wasn't a slow moment in the production. I definitely didn't expect such crisp writing and a basically simple plot that never got old or seemed to be repeating itself. Most of it felt very believable given all the silliness involved, thanks in part to the solid characterizations and performances.... full review

Ron Placone and Sara Kay Gadot shine in Termination Fee, a play that blends sharp wit with emotional depth. Ron delivers a dry, calculating, and darkly funny performance, undercut by a quiet ache that gives his character surprising vulnerability. In contrast, Sara brings a warmth and tenderness that balances the tone beautifully, grounding the story in genuine human connection. The play is laced with clever humor and makes a meaningful statement on humanity—thoughtful without ever tipping into preachiness. As one audience member put it on the way out, “It was socially conscious without being preachy,” and I couldn’t agree more. At its core, though, what lingers most is its heart.... full review