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Debbie Lamedman

Recommended by Debbie Lamedman

  • THE LAST APPOINTMENT by Coni Koepfinger
    31 Jul. 2021
    “ The Last Appointment is a wonderful and theatrical two-hander that is utterly engaging. These two characters are perfect for each other, and we soon learn why as their story unfolds. Koepfinger keeps us riveted as the tension builds as well as our curiosity. This would a fun and challenging piece for two actors, and a terrific entry for a ten-minute play festival. I really loved this work and highly recommend this play. ”
  • Exposure by Susan Faust
    31 Jul. 2021
    “ Faust's "Exposure" shows us a moment in time; a glimpse of a young person in the midst of a terrifying panic attack. In three short pages, the audience is caught up in the anxiety that young Avery is experiencing. It's a whirlwind of a play even in its brevity. This would be a terrific and challenging piece for a teen actor. Great work! ”
  • Twisted Sister by Dan Taube
    31 Jul. 2021
    “ Anyone who has been tormented by an older sibling will feel the sting of this play by Dan Taube. The bullying by older sister Olivia is insidious, manipulative, and heart-wrenching. Taube's characters and their dialogue ring true, especially for the time period in which the play is set in 1947. "Twisted Sister" reminded me of a cat and mouse game, where the cat is clearly having much more fun than the poor little mouse. This is a great two-hander for skilled actors who are able to portray the subtext and relay what's really going on underneath the surface. Well done! ”
  • The Golem in the Basement by Claire Abramovitz
    30 Jul. 2021
    “ This is a wonderfully crafted and entertaining piece. And though I laughed out loud at the humor, and felt nostalgic toward my own siblings, there is a much bigger theme here. Abramovitz has seamlessly created a play that is a commentary on the modern world we live in, and the effect this world has on our young people. Liora desperately needs to build this Golem to keep her family safe. And though Abramovitz uses the lightest touch, the message hits hard. It's a frightening world out there; wouldn't it be nice if we all had a Golem to protect us? ”
  • Between the Stacks by Sasha Karuc
    20 Jul. 2021
    “ What a sweet glimpse of burgeoning love we experience in this lovely 2-hander by Sasha Karuc. The giddiness, awkwardness, excitement, and lust one feels when the possibilities are ripe are all rich and present here. Karuc's play reminds me of a snapshot; a moment frozen in time that we will never live again, but we continue to stare at the photo in hopes that those feelings will blossom one more time. The relationship between these two characters is fun and multi-layered and this is easily produced for most 10-minute festivals. ”
  • Let's Dance by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    17 Jul. 2021
    “ This piece depicts a sweet moment between siblings during their father's funeral. Feeny-Williams has developed two believable characters where the dialogue and scenario ring true. James, believing all his life his father disapproved of him, is now able to make peace after realizing this wasn't the case at all. For many of us, finding out what our parents thought of us as adults is bittersweet and often comes too late when we can no longer have a conversation. LET'S DANCE is a poignant short play that gives us a glimpse into the life of a complicated family. ”
  • C.G (Coronavirus Gone) Day by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    8 Jul. 2021
    “ In this short play, Rachel Feeny-Williams give us a snapshot of a year in the life of a couple during COVID lockdown. The audience is a fly on the wall to the goings-on with this couple who only recently started living together when the Lockdown began. The disintegration of the relationship as the year goes on is shown with humor and pathos and is extremely relatable to all of us who have gone through this period with a partner. Feeny-Williams does a great job with making the time jump between scenes, and the characters and dialogue are realistic and multi-dimensional. ”
  • The Dark Horse by Alice Josephs
    7 Jul. 2021
    “ Written in a Damon Runyon-esque style, Alice Josephs gives us a short, sassy look behind the scenes at what might have been the beginnings of the hit musical "Guys and Dolls." A plethora of characters inhabit the world of this play, complete with gamblers, broads, and all the colorful New York types from the original show. The 1950s is a rich period to draw from, and Josephs brings it to life in this fun tribute to New York, Runyon, and that tough-talking wise guy we all know and love. ”
  • BREAK by Sara Jean Accuardi
    28 Jun. 2021
    “ BREAK shows us the day in the life of a few middle-school teachers. But this isn't just any day. Accuardi meticulously builds the tension where we realize a student is hospitalized and the parents are holding a certain teacher responsible. Right or wrong, the occurrences in this play eerily and honestly mirror what it is like to be teaching in the 21st century. Combustible! This is an important play for our current time with fast-paced, sharp dialogue, and honest and relatable characters. Produce this play!
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  • The Happiest Days by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    26 Jun. 2021
    “ In a mere 5 pages, Dzubak shows us the rise and fall of a relationship; the falling in and out of love, that spans a period of three years. The piece is wide open to interpretation, as the actors on stage never speak, though we do hear them in voiceover. This play would be a great challenge and a glorious vehicle for actors with strong movement and dance skills. And directors will have a field day creating this poignant story of love and loss. ”

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