Press & Reviews
THE AMEN SISTERHOOD
. . . extremely strong dramatic stakes and a plot that cruises along. . . . Overall, this is a tough read emotionally but a really compelling one.
THE AMEN SISTERHOOD
. . . a strong female protagonist (in) a role traditionally filled by a male character. It’s beyond refreshing to see this. . .
THE AMEN SISTERHOOD
The writer has crafted an incredibly compelling lead in Vonda.
THE ROMMEL GAMBIT
The two lead characters are well-written, strong, likable characters that the audience can connect to. Their struggle to do the right thing in the face of such insurmountable evil rings true with the reader, especially in the current political climate. Their arc throughout the story is touching and the ending scene is absolutely lovely.
THE ROMMEL GAMBIT
This is a fabulous and multidimensional script with excellent craftsmanship, an accessible yet nuanced story, historical relevance, love, danger, and a very strong female character. It is impeccably designed and deserves nothing but praise.
BY ANY OTHER NAME
Every so often, a script comes along that truly succeeds in all it tries to be, a story with so much heart it’s almost criminal not to see it on the big screen. This is one of those stories.
BY ANY OTHER NAME
It is spellbinding to see Josephine turn Zachery down with consistent fortitude. . . and when (Josephine) walks out of the “spa,” it’s on the level of an “I’m everywoman” moment.
TO PROTECT THE POETS
To Protect the Poets [is] first-rate, timely and intelligent. Playwright John Doble’s keen sense of dialogue and character development enhances the balanced portrayal of two different points of view.
To Protect the Poets is a remarkable, thought-provoking and important addition which continues this Festival’s [FringeNYC] venerable two-decade tradition of selecting diverse and interesting worthwhile plays. [read more. . .]
TO PROTECT THE POETS
To Protect The Poets is a beautifully written and crafted production that will stay with you days after seeing it. John Doble’s characters are masterfully written. [read more. . .]
REUNION RUN
[In Reunion Run] there is much to learn from the struggle of these convincing characters. These friends and lovers are different in outlook and core beliefs and their differences provide the kind of moral ambiguity that sweetens dramatic plots.
THE MAYOR WHO WOULD BE SONDHEIM
Race relations are hardly a novel theme, but it’s refreshing to see a play tackle the issue head on. “The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim,” by John Doble, has some striking things to say on the topic.
Mr. Doble has worked in city government and on election campaigns, so the scenarios ring true…
A SERIOUS PERSON
As zany as some of the lines are, the script rings true as an accurate depiction of the ways we fumble for human connection in this era of disconnection.
A SERIOUS PERSON
Hilariously on target!
COFFEE HOUSE, GREENWICH VILLAGE
Coffee House, Greenwich Village with that as its setting is John Doble’s uproarious black comedy reminiscent of the sensibilities of Elaine May, Jules Feiffer and Christopher Durang.
TATYANA AND THE CABLE MAN
Next up is the hilarious Tatyana and the Cable Man, written by John Doble. On a cigarette break at work, Tatyana, a Russian immigrant to the US, lays out the details of her love-life to a silent co-worker. She’s been dating the titular cable man, who initially sounds atrocious – a hard-hearted Fox News watching Republican without an ounce of sympathy.
…If you looked up assertive Russian woman in the dictionary you’d get a picture of Tatyana; yet she’s sympathetically and smartly fleshed out in a real person.
This was the best thing I saw all night, the humour perfectly dry and the tone precisely nailed down.
“LEFTY” AND OTHER STORIES
Doble develops personalities through specific details and concrete incidents rather than author commentary. As in the dramatic monologues of Robert Browning, the narrators reveal more than they intend to and often admit to not understanding the motivations behind their actions.
Doble’s stories are both serious and accessible. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author and would recommend this book…