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Nelson Diaz-Marcano

Recommended by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

  • Paletas de Coco or, The Letter Unspoken or, The Christmas Eve Play by Franky D. Gonzalez
    11 Oct. 2019
    “ Franky has created a work that is not only vulnerable, but excel at being relatable despite its very personal subject. The pain in each word is only easier to take due to the charm of Gonzalez' writing. An exorcism for the playwright, an exciting new work for the audience. Thank you for your boldness Franky. ”
  • One Month Along by Franky D. Gonzalez
    21 Sep. 2019
    “ Gonzalez writing is a lesson on theater every time you read him. His work has a way to both have empathy for its characters but no time to forgive them for their actions. The way this play builds backwards, giving us glimpses of the puzzle that humanity is, till we get the whole picture is nothing short of brilliant. He makes an exploration about friendship and romance feel like a thriller, because ultimately every love story kind of is. Franky just unlock how to present that. ”
  • Blue by Emily Hageman
    2 Sep. 2019
    “ A beautiful examination of our heroes and the grandiose storytelling that accompanies their life after death. Hageman mastery of structure in this ten minute should be studied. She says so much without overwhelming, gives us so much without over sharing. Truly a gorgeous work. ”
  • Winner by Amy Berryman
    2 Sep. 2019
    “ I saw this recently at the Samuel French OOB Festival and I'm so glad I did. It was a play that truly captures the complete absurdity that a new generation of POC artists/workers have to deal with on a regular basis. In a funny yet uncomfortable way, Berryman unravels race relations and shows the cards played to diminish a person of color by a supposed ally. It is triumphant and a great reminder of the fractured society we lived in. ”
  • Hyenas by Kevin King
    2 Sep. 2019
    “ A intricate exploration of relationships, about age difference between partners, and what communication means. King manages to create a real life depictions of the anxiety, hope, disillusion and bond created through partnership without ever taking away from the theatrical experience. ”
  • Bookdrop by Matthew Weaver
    18 Aug. 2019
    “ Weaver plays are the kind you wish to read when you feel down and need a pick me up. When you need to think but the thought not to be taken seriously. When you need to purge your demons, but they wanna dance. They're always fun, they are always full, and they are always a treat. This cute overload of a piece is no different. ”
  • Teen Dad by Adrienne Dawes
    5 Jul. 2019
    “ This is fun and outrageous and frustrating and painful and man, what a ride! Dawes put us in a familiar situation(for some of us) then turns it around into a beautiful study about the ripple effects of childhood trauma. Hilarious and incredibly smart, what are you doing not reading this play? ”
  • Julio Ain't Goin' Down Like That by C. Julian Jiménez
    20 Jun. 2019
    “ An explosive celebration of queerness, a reminder of the struggle that mold the present, a window into latin culture, a poignant and poetic play that demands attention. All of these aptly describe J. Julian's work here. I'm in awe of this play. ”
  • JAX: A MONOLOGUE FOR A TRANS MALE ACTOR by Asher Wyndham
    20 Jun. 2019
    “ This simple monologue brings the complex struggle that it is being your own self in a society that awards conformism over individuality without ever hitting you over the head. Wyndham work always feel relatable, never tries too hard, and hits you tight in the stomach, on the best way. His streak continues, this is a monologue that should be perform everywhere. ”
  • Bonnet Blues by Oscar A. L. Cabrera
    15 Jun. 2019
    “ This is a hard play to get through, but one written with utmost respect. there are plays that stay with you for a long time, and what Cabrera has written here will resonate with me for a long time. It is painful yet necessary, and his skills are on top form while he weaves through the many emotions the characters go through. ”

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