Carl Djerassi's thoughtful new play ... a host of intriguing issues about medical ethics, parenthood, and the rights of child ... a welcome and successful experiment. The Times, London, 1999 Stunning new play ... Wears scholarship lightly, using wit and humor to smuggle in serious scientific ideas. The Economist, 1998 ... wry and witty ... the play airs some of the ethical and social issues raised by in vitro fertilization ... appeals because of unusual plot, well-drawn characters, and the simple but effective touches of modern technology. Science, 1999 ... Brings science and theatre together in a way rarely seen ... an enjoyable and thought-provoking play. Chemistry in Britain, 1999 The play is fast-paced, entertaining and sprinkled with witty dialogue ... fascinating. New Scientist, 1999 An alternative to the usual fluff of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Independent, 1998 The triumph of Carl Djerassi's first theatrical work is to present the language of the laboratory in an involving, accessible fashion ... Engage your brain and see it. The List, Edinburgh, 1998 Djerassi's writing exhibits wit and warmth... a good, healthy 90-minute drama. Time Out, 1999 Engrossing entertainment ... This production of Carl Djerassi's comedy screen drama is pretty much faultless. Stage, 1999 Djerassi has taken one of the most contentious, headline-grabbing and deeply personal issues on the front lines of modern science ... to write a play that is both intellectually engaging and personally dramatic. San Francisco Examiner, 1999 The show [invites] an audience to stretch into the strange new territory of reproductive science ... it uses dramatic suspense to animate real-world issues of personal and social responsibility. San Francisco Chronicle, 1999 A humdinger of a play ... excellent theater which engages its audience with a well written story, well directed, and well acted. Marin Independent Journal, 1999 ... unique combination of drama, wit, and science ... a fascinating production. Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, 1999
