Recommended by Debbie Lamedman

  • Aloha Apocalypse (Ten Minute Play)
    23 Jun. 2021
    Eppich-Harris manages to create tension, fear, and humor in this 10-minute piece. I ran the gamut of emotions reading this fast-paced two-hander, feeling the terror this couple must be feeling, yet at the same time, chuckling at the petty arguments that come from being married to the same person for many years. In a short amount of time, we are given plenty to think about as we put ourselves in this situation. Powerful, funny, and poignant!
  • Curves
    22 Jun. 2021
    Cathro's CURVES is a fascinating character study of two lonely women dependent upon each other to feed their addiction. The sadness is palpable and the dialogue rings true as we watch one sister stand up to the other in an attempt to change her life and the rut they both find themselves in. Cathro captures both the misery of the predicament and the fear of leaving what is familiar. This is a powerful and excellent short two-hander, which unfortunately many of us can relate to. Terrific work!
  • The United Plays of America - Nevada - The Loneliest Road in America
    22 Jun. 2021
    I love everything about this play and not just because it made me laugh out loud, which it did! I found it so relatable to my own circumstances with my sister, and a mother who would stop at nothing to bring us together. Even death wouldn't stop her. Such a witty and playful comedy. I would love to see this in all the short play festivals! It's wonderful!
  • From the Top
    20 Jun. 2021
    Memory is a tricky thing. And memory plays are even trickier. Yet, Karuc has created an intense, illuminating piece that all at once makes the audience feel both uncomfortable and nostalgic. The tension continues to build each time Ana questions her memory and what really happened. This all builds to an ambiguous conclusion as Ana never really gets her questions answered, and her mind will continue to reconstruct this moment in time over and over again. The dialogue, circumstances, and characters are marvelously realized. This is an extremely powerful and dynamic short play. Brava!
  • Let's Not Talk About it
    18 Jun. 2021
    What a fun romp of a play, this is! With a cast of colorful characters and two woebegone travelers, the audience is in for a real treat visiting this English pub with an odd set of rules for patrons. Feeny-Williams clearly is having a good time telling this tale, and her humor and banter make for a delightful short play. Would love to see this on stage! Terrific piece!
  • The Girl in the Wall
    18 Jun. 2021
    This is a fascinating character study and a terrific monologue for actors wanting to try something unique. McBurnette-Andronicos uses language that draws you immediately into the world of this Appalachian Woman. I want to know more about her. I want to hear more of her stories. I think she should have her own full-length play! Terrific work!
  • UNWRAP YOUR PAIN (a ten minute play)
    11 Jun. 2021
    This is a finely-tuned two-hander that went in a direction I didn't quite expect. O'Neill-Butler takes the scenario of a homeless woman and a businesswoman and gives the premise an unexpected twist. The lesson being that we can learn lessons from ALL people, no matter what their station in life. A great piece for festivals and two excellent roles for a younger and older female actor. Well done!
  • CENSUS
    11 Jun. 2021
    This is a powerfully written play where Miller adeptly shines a light on how the past has affected our current present. The give and take between Jacob and Gloria is so astute, filled with both tension and warmth. We are in the room with these people and learn as much about them as we learn about ourselves. Miller’s writing is a gift to any actor portraying these multi-dimensional roles. Beautifully done!
  • Seek
    7 Jun. 2021
    What a beautiful play about the strong connection between a father and his daughter. In only 5 minutes, O'Grady covers 20 years of this relationship. Life happens, children grow and become adults, parents age and ultimately leave as the grown child continues to make their way in the world without them. It's the circle of life, told so efficiently and poignantly. Wonderful piece of writing!
  • Bi Bi Blues
    24 May. 2021
    This play starts out seemingly light and humorous; but then becomes a poignant and meaningful moment between a mother and son. Dakutis states in the play, bisexuality gets a bad rap and Jimmy is bound and determined to explain to Rita what it means to him to be bisexual. Rita also reaches out to Jimmy by revealing the history of her relationship with Jimmy’s father. The play retains its sweetness all the way through, yet the real gem here is we, the audience come away with a broader sense of the bisexual experience. And that’s a wonderful thing!

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