asylum
a new play by pl krahnke
ARE YOU SAFE?
what they’re saying
“This play has many strengths, including the development of its concept around the word, ASYLUM, its superb design and use of dazzling and biting dialogue to reveal character, story, and plot, and the transition from cacophony to peace in the body of the play AND the [central] character .”
Austin Film Festival Playscript Feedback
“What momentum! What pace! Neo-noir. It’s dark and expressionistic with some humor there for good measure.”
Emilio Williams, Playwright/Instructor, Chicago/Paris
“The compartments hold things together until the pressure builds to a point that they explode and ricochet.”
J.S., Audience Feedback, Chicago
“Even though they spoke in a different language, you could still feel the emotion and that connection bonded everyone in the room almost to just zone out for a moment.”
E.B., Audience Feedback/Chicago
“I didn’t realize I felt like I was drowning…I'm 24, but I have been in relationships like this.”
G. S., Chicago Audience Feedback
“While this is a realistic drama with both feet on the ground in terms of time and place, there is a dreamlike quality to this play that wondrously communicates the emotions and experiences of the characters. Rich experiences lie ahead for actors and directors.”
Steve Nordmark, Playwright/Producer, Chicago
“Ibsen with a dab of Grande Guignol.”
Deborah Clifton, Actress, Milwaukee
“This is an exquisite piece with all the characteristics we hope for in a drama. What makes Asylum particularly unique is its ability to reverberate. We're hit not only by great empathy, but great anguish and fear. It's dark, but it's glorious.”
Kelsey Austin, Playwright, New Jersey
“I wish more people wrote plays like this.”
Goddard College, Audience Feedback