10/25/2023
More enthusiastic reviews of Five Frickin Winters.
A modern farce full of physical comedy, great laughs, and some cerebral dialogue that sets it apart from the typical funny plays out there. These strong and well-defined characters take us on a wild ride of love and lust, leading to an unexpectedly sweet (and maybe a little sad) finale. A fantastic script,
DC Cathro
Ruyle populates his plays with interesting characters with distinct personalities. The four in this play are no exception. Each is looking for love, but they don't always know how to find it, and one is definitely looking in the wrong place. Strong story, realistic dialogue, characters you care about, an unforeseen denouement. Vintage Ruyle, and, as always, excellent playwrighting.
Donald E. Baker
Actors have a blast bringing these characters to life. Everyone is a completely distinct personality with such a compelling story to tell. My favorite was poor Kev, who constantly seems behind everybody else. But the dialogue is where this play sings. Kim Ruyle gives some of the best flirtatious dialogue I've seen in a play in a long time. I was completely taken with this piece.
John Busser
