American Maverick

"John Bankhead's first-rate musical, MISTAKEN, centers on a dramatic
(literally) escape attempt from a Louisiana prison. But Bankhead,
combining a keen ear for dialogue and strong music-writing skills,
has turned this play into much more than that. Where you least likely
expect it - in a swampy penitentiary - a group of unsavory characters
confront large-scale moral issues, with surprising results. Bankhead's
presentation is like a gumbo that combines a dash of Arthur Miller
and a bit of Aaron Neville—biting commentary with saucy music."

- Larry Henry, Award-Winning Louisiana Writer

"After meeting John Bankhead for the first time, I was very impressed
with his music, writing, and most of all with him. Although MISTAKEN
was not something we could do at this time, I was very impressed
with the music and it's theatrical viability. At some future date,
I hope we can work together. There is something in John and in his
work that speaks to enterprising talent."

- Sandy Hey, Artistic Producing Manager, Hey City Theater