Recommended by Anthony Albright

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    A tender, funny, and quietly devastating two‑hander, Landis and the Bear captures the strange magic of a grandmother‑grandson bond with remarkable lightness. The play moves effortlessly between whimsy and mortality, using imagination as both shield and lifeline. It’s intimate, actor‑forward, and emotionally resonant—an excellent choice for theatres seeking small‑cast work with heart, humor, and real depth.

    A tender, funny, and quietly devastating two‑hander, Landis and the Bear captures the strange magic of a grandmother‑grandson bond with remarkable lightness. The play moves effortlessly between whimsy and mortality, using imagination as both shield and lifeline. It’s intimate, actor‑forward, and emotionally resonant—an excellent choice for theatres seeking small‑cast work with heart, humor, and real depth.

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    A taut, emotionally honest ensemble drama, All I Want Is To Be Happy Sometimes shines in its portrayal of queer friendship, burnout, chosen family, and the fragile hope young trans people cling to. The overlapping dialogue crackles, the structure is inventive, and the characters feel painfully real. A strong, resonant piece for theatres seeking contemporary queer work with heart, humor, and devastating stakes.

    A taut, emotionally honest ensemble drama, All I Want Is To Be Happy Sometimes shines in its portrayal of queer friendship, burnout, chosen family, and the fragile hope young trans people cling to. The overlapping dialogue crackles, the structure is inventive, and the characters feel painfully real. A strong, resonant piece for theatres seeking contemporary queer work with heart, humor, and devastating stakes.

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    A powerful, tightly crafted monologue that confronts police violence with clarity, wit, and emotional precision. The piece is theatrically strong and deeply affecting. That said, its subject matter—rooted in Black lived experience—may resonate most authentically when created or co‑developed with Black artists.

    A powerful, tightly crafted monologue that confronts police violence with clarity, wit, and emotional precision. The piece is theatrically strong and deeply affecting. That said, its subject matter—rooted in Black lived experience—may resonate most authentically when created or co‑developed with Black artists.

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    A sharp, high‑energy conspiracy thriller with a dark comedic edge, Crazy Dead Spies delivers paranoia, romance, and government intrigue in a tight, character‑driven package. Its escalating tension, unpredictable twists, and emotionally volatile duo make it a compelling choice for theatres seeking a stylized, off‑kilter spy drama with strong roles and a bold tone.

    A sharp, high‑energy conspiracy thriller with a dark comedic edge, Crazy Dead Spies delivers paranoia, romance, and government intrigue in a tight, character‑driven package. Its escalating tension, unpredictable twists, and emotionally volatile duo make it a compelling choice for theatres seeking a stylized, off‑kilter spy drama with strong roles and a bold tone.

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    A sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender one‑act, Nuptial Mass delivers escalating chaos, heartfelt conflict, and rich character work. Its blend of comedy, faith, sexuality, and family pressure makes it both entertaining and meaningful. A strong choice for theatres seeking contemporary, actor‑forward work with emotional bite and comedic momentum.

    A sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender one‑act, Nuptial Mass delivers escalating chaos, heartfelt conflict, and rich character work. Its blend of comedy, faith, sexuality, and family pressure makes it both entertaining and meaningful. A strong choice for theatres seeking contemporary, actor‑forward work with emotional bite and comedic momentum.

  • Anthony Albright: Merry Christmas, Good Soldier by David Beach
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    David Beach’s Merry Christmas, Good Soldier is a quiet, resonant piece that understands military memory with rare honesty. As a veteran of 1st Special Forces Group, I recognize the truth in its restraint and compassion. David was a generous guest artist at ACTF, offering thoughtful feedback on my Cauble Award play. I’m proud to recommend his work.

    David Beach’s Merry Christmas, Good Soldier is a quiet, resonant piece that understands military memory with rare honesty. As a veteran of 1st Special Forces Group, I recognize the truth in its restraint and compassion. David was a generous guest artist at ACTF, offering thoughtful feedback on my Cauble Award play. I’m proud to recommend his work.

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  • Anthony Albright: My Turn by Benjamin Gonzales
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    Benjamin Gonzales is a thoughtful, actor‑centered writer whose work blends honesty, humor, and emotional clarity. My Turn shows his gift for crafting original, playable material that gives performers a real arc and something true to hold onto. I first met him as a mentor at ACTF, and his generosity and insight were immediately evident. A strong collaborator and a writer worth watching.

    Benjamin Gonzales is a thoughtful, actor‑centered writer whose work blends honesty, humor, and emotional clarity. My Turn shows his gift for crafting original, playable material that gives performers a real arc and something true to hold onto. I first met him as a mentor at ACTF, and his generosity and insight were immediately evident. A strong collaborator and a writer worth watching.

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