Features and Reviews

“‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’…has been the premise for a number of scripts, but few as solid and pertinent as this one. Layered and complex… one of the most touching, skillful pieces of theatre we’ve seen in a long time.” - Joe Morris, Drama-Logue

“Mann keeps his eye on the thematic ball… (like) A Few Good Men, with pat portrayals and an upfront agenda, both plays let an audience enjoy the conflicts at the level of a real dogfight. BOX 27 does the earlier play one better… Mann smartly resists the cheap way out.” - Robert Koehler, L.A. Times

“Michael Norman Mann’s BOX 27 is a hard-hitting and highly relevant dramatization. Mann’s script intelligently looks at the issues from each character’s perspective. This is the kind of play that seeks to open minds, and successfully brings out the urgent social commentary in the script in the form of a stirring and gripping human drama.” - Les Spindle, 4FRONT

“‘BOX 27’ by the talented, young Michael Norman Mann, is thought provoking, relevant, and controversial. If one ever doubted the future of legitimate theater, this powerful production would help put those doubts to rest.” - Dr. Hal Bargelt, The Bottom Line

“Mann’s tightly-written play packs a powerful punch. It deftly reduces the political to the personal and ties them together inextricably. Explosive... captivating with a spirit that soars. Holds the audience spellbound.” - Jeff Britton, The Desert Sun

“Written with raw insight by a young playwright, wise beyond his years. His ‘slice of life’ script offers a variety of viewpoints on this controversial issue. An interesting concept, combined with skilled actors, makes this a solid theatre experience.” - Pat Taylor, Tolucan Canyon Crier