How would you feel if your entire life was summed up by a single number? A suicide statistic.
The subject of suicide is so taboo that few playwrights tackle the topic, and even fewer theater companies present a whole evening of plays about suicide.
TOWN (Jolie Darrow & Jack O’Keeffe/PHIT Comedy): 2017 Fringe review TOWN feels like a writer’s first draft. Ultimately, nothing seems to be at stake. 
THE GROOM’S A FAG; THE BRIDE’S A CUNT; THE BEST MAN’S A WHORE; AND THE MAIDEN OF HONOR (JUST) HUNG HERSELF IN THE CLOSET (On the Rocks): 2017 Fringe review On the Rocks proves you can dismantle the master’s house with his tools. 
THE PASSION OF KELLYANNE (LiveFeedNYC): 2017 Fringe review How did Kellyanne Conway go from Hammonton, New Jersey blueberry-packing champ to the first woman to manage a successful U.S. presidential C... 
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Walnut Street Theatre): 60-second review The promise of “something for everyone” is both too little and too much. 
SUICIDE STORIES (Elephant Room Productions): 2017 Fringe review A surprising reminder of how good it is just to be alive. 
Successful young director-playwright Michael Perlman talks to Phindie ahead of his new play in GayFest! 2015.
