Recommended by Rachel Bykowski

  • PAYTON: A BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONOLOGUE
    3 Apr. 2018
    I felt this play in my heart. Wyndham demonstrates control over the dynamic ebb and flow of the script. Building you up with a lighthearted jaunt through a mall to go shoe shopping for back to school, only to let a wave crash into you as you realize the young child's reasoning for the shoe they want. Suddenly, innocence is lost in a single moment.
  • Talking Points
    12 Mar. 2018
    A sweet, short play about navigating the chaos that comes with the holidays and family gatherings. A great observation about how people often feel the need to pry into other people's business, the importance of privacy, and controlling the narrative.
  • The Wrong Jen Harper
    12 Mar. 2018
    A honest, comedic take on the frustrations of professional jealousy. Hayet creates two characters that exist in every human being: the Jen Harper we ARE, and the Jen Harper we WANT TO BE. It's a charming play that ends with the message on the importance of being genuine and honest with yourself.
  • Codename: White Mouse
    7 Mar. 2018
    Does a real "Wonder Woman" exist? Once A Spy proudly proclaims, YES! Bublitz shines a light on a little known hero during World War II, Nancy Wake. However, Bublitz does not shy away from making Nancy a truly dimensional character: she is vulnerable and strong; neither ALL good or ALL bad. Nancy is a human being with a courageous spirit.
    As a 20% Theatre Company Chicago member, we are so excited to be presenting this play as part of our DarkRoom New Play Development Series. Bublitz creates an exciting play that reminds us that women are more than one thing
  • Adoption of Grief
    20 Feb. 2018
    A play that honestly begins to discuss the social, racial, and economical questions that come with adoption. These are not easy questions, nor are the answers. But in this play, while the arguments are heated and tensions rise, the children are not forgotten.
  • SKIN
    11 Feb. 2018
    Tanuja once again shows an adventurous grasp of theatricality. A tumultuous mother/child relationship is literally depicted with throwing knives at the dinner table. Powerful visuals make this play a true dramatic adventure for the stage.
  • FUCK CANCER
    11 Feb. 2018
    Jagernauth demonstrates, even in the early stages of develop with this play, a theatrical approach to discussing a very difficult question: When faced with death, how can we continue to live? A play that leads with a clear message: FUCK CANCER! Self-care and do what makes you happy to live life at its fullest.
  • Batmen
    4 Feb. 2018
    This play reminded me of Frayn's Copenhagen set in the comic book genre. A play that speaks to the battle between artistic integrity and corporate American greed. Perhaps, like Bruce Wayne, we are all trapped in the moment our lives changed forever.
  • Denim Doves
    29 Jan. 2018
    Denim Doves clearly displays Adrienne Dawes' ability to conquer writing sci-fi/dystopian worlds. Not only is this play a director/designer's dream, it also showcases multidimensional roles for women and non-binary characters from all races and ages 20-50.
  • Fabulous Monsters
    30 Oct. 2017
    Fierce (in the best way) play about how time tests friendships and your dreams. Sally and Lou are dynamic characters that would be an adventure for any actor to play!

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