Recommended by Jean Ciampi

  • Jean Ciampi: Everybody Comes to Jake's by David Guaspari
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    Crisp and clever from creative mastermind DAVID GUASPARI! His dialogue is delightfully spot-on with a beautiful pace that tangles together like the perfect dish of al dente pasta! Everybody should come to Jake's for this fun detective thriller!

    Crisp and clever from creative mastermind DAVID GUASPARI! His dialogue is delightfully spot-on with a beautiful pace that tangles together like the perfect dish of al dente pasta! Everybody should come to Jake's for this fun detective thriller!

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  • Jean Ciampi: Better Call Shoenstein by Morey Norkin and John Busser
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    This is not a play to read in the library where uncontrolled outbursts are frowned upon. Brilliantly written, delightfully fun. The only disappointment is that it's only 10-minutes!

    This is not a play to read in the library where uncontrolled outbursts are frowned upon. Brilliantly written, delightfully fun. The only disappointment is that it's only 10-minutes!

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  • Jean Ciampi: The Mittens Incident by Tim O'Lena
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    Things are hopping in Glen's kitchen as he hosts visitors from across the street and across the galaxy. Tim O'Lena lets bold statements creep in on cats' paws in this fun, quirky sci-fi comedy.

    Things are hopping in Glen's kitchen as he hosts visitors from across the street and across the galaxy. Tim O'Lena lets bold statements creep in on cats' paws in this fun, quirky sci-fi comedy.

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  • Jean Ciampi: The Lingering Scent of Oranges by Steven G. Martin
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    Two sisters "of a certain age" push and pull against the bonds and boundaries of family and tradition and expectations in a delightfully real and bold dance. Steven Martin beautifully creates relatable and authentic characters that leave you with a linger question of "what happens next?" and wishing for more of Melinda and Robin.

    Two sisters "of a certain age" push and pull against the bonds and boundaries of family and tradition and expectations in a delightfully real and bold dance. Steven Martin beautifully creates relatable and authentic characters that leave you with a linger question of "what happens next?" and wishing for more of Melinda and Robin.

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  • Jean Ciampi: THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM by Michele Clarke
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    Michele Clarke's short is as irrepressible and contagiously funny as laughing in church. Hilariously irreverent to the point that even the stage directions will make you giggle. Is someone going to get struck by lightning? Maybe, but oh it will be so worth it!

    Michele Clarke's short is as irrepressible and contagiously funny as laughing in church. Hilariously irreverent to the point that even the stage directions will make you giggle. Is someone going to get struck by lightning? Maybe, but oh it will be so worth it!

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  • Jean Ciampi: Children of Moses by Douglas Foresta
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    These beautifully drawn characters quickly draw you into their story - a story with authentic drama and the ultimate consequences. When is blind love called faith and when is it manipulation?

    These beautifully drawn characters quickly draw you into their story - a story with authentic drama and the ultimate consequences. When is blind love called faith and when is it manipulation?

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  • Jean Ciampi: The Five Stages: 5 Short Plays About Life, Death, and Love by Brenton Kniess
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    Individually, each work stands strongly alone with well defined characters and creative storylines. Woven together, Brenton Kniess creates an imaginative journey that touches on a broad spectrum of emotions. It's not what you expect, unless you're expecting the unexpected!

    Individually, each work stands strongly alone with well defined characters and creative storylines. Woven together, Brenton Kniess creates an imaginative journey that touches on a broad spectrum of emotions. It's not what you expect, unless you're expecting the unexpected!

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  • Jean Ciampi: Coyote Latitudes by William Triplett
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    It's always more fun to play the villain. It just takes Camille a bit longer to realize that when she's been eternally cast as the most well-loved, bumbling villain who has ever ordered anything (and everything) from Acme. Bill Triplett's "Coyote Latitudes" will make you howl, "dahlink."

    It's always more fun to play the villain. It just takes Camille a bit longer to realize that when she's been eternally cast as the most well-loved, bumbling villain who has ever ordered anything (and everything) from Acme. Bill Triplett's "Coyote Latitudes" will make you howl, "dahlink."

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  • Jean Ciampi: The Other Shoe (A 10-minute play) by Robin Rice
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    Haunting, in a way that will wash back into your mind like the tide. Beautifully drawn characters in a disturbing situation. By the conclusion, you can almost feel the salt on your skin.

    Haunting, in a way that will wash back into your mind like the tide. Beautifully drawn characters in a disturbing situation. By the conclusion, you can almost feel the salt on your skin.

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  • Jean Ciampi: A Single Tear by E. P. Klopp
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    Authentically drawn and believable characters create a very real interaction between a mother and her son. Despite her no-nonsense approach to life, Mama still shows a depth of compassion and a love for Jackson as he struggles with the pain of losing a first real love. You can smell the biscuits baking in this one!

    Authentically drawn and believable characters create a very real interaction between a mother and her son. Despite her no-nonsense approach to life, Mama still shows a depth of compassion and a love for Jackson as he struggles with the pain of losing a first real love. You can smell the biscuits baking in this one!

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