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Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

Recommended by Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

  • The Bookbinder's Tale by Bo Wilson
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Bo Wilson and their play The Bookbinder's Tale as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated the strength of the language which drives the play through the fluid structure and gives life to the intimately drawn characters. ”
  • Modern Minstrelsy by Kermit Frazier
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Kermit Frazier and their play Modern Minstrelsy as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially especially responded to the structurally inventive theatrical frames and Rashomon-like storytelling. ”
  • The Wayward Bunny by Greg Kotis
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Greg Kotis and their play The Wayward Bunny as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated the tension and suspense of the piece and the continual shifts. ”
  • Sofonisba by Callie Kimball
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Callie Kimball and their play Sofonisba as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated how the intimacy of the casting allows for a real richness of characters across the years. ”
  • SICKLE by Abbey Fenbert
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Abbey Fenbert and their play Sickle as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially responded to the complexity and nuance of the community of women in this play. ”
  • Poor Edward by Jonathan Payne
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jonathan Payne and their play Poor Edward as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated the unique, specific, mysterious characters and the way they related to each other. ”
  • Another Kind of Silence by L M Feldman
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Lauren Feldman and their play ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated the unflinchingly lyrical language, both in English and ASL. ”
  • Johnny 10 Beers' Daughter by Dana Lynn Formby
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Dana Formby and their play Johnny 10 Beers' Daughters as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers especially appreciated the way the deft structure and nuanced, intimate writing combined in this compelling, original examination of the effects of war. ”
  • Exposure by Steve DiUbaldo
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Steve DiUbaldo and their play Exposure as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers really responded to the specificity of the world and the tensions between the characters. ”
  • Danny by Jennifer Barclay
    27 Apr. 2016
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Jennifer Barclay and their play Danny as a finalist for our 2016 National Playwrights Conference. The play rose through a competitive, anonymous, multileveled selection process that took nearly nine months to execute. As one of 54 finalists out of more than 1,450 submissions, the strength of its writing has allowed this work to prosper in such a competitive selection process. Our readers really responded to the way this play explored questions of gentrification, community, and grief across generations. ”

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