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Daniel Prillaman

Recommended by Daniel Prillaman

  • Hesperides: Guardians of the Golden Apples by Emily McClain
    18 Jan. 2021
    “ Oooh, what a delicious play! McClain's worldbuilding and dialogue is crisp, clean, and evocative, transporting the audience back to the good(?) ol' Greek myth days. Even more delightful is how Atalanta's appearance gives light to our individual (be we mortal or diety) struggles against fate and "purpose." Are we truly able to define ourselves? Or are we only what we are according to those who came before us or gave us our occupation? If you like your myth riffs, even if you don't, check this piece out. ”
  • THE BET by Jack Levine
    17 Jan. 2021
    “ A tight thriller that both entertains and causes our heart to race. I adore any moment that completely changes our entire perception of a play's world, and the titular bet is a remarkable line that stops the play cold, changing absolutely everything that will come next. The fallout is just as entrancing as we find out just which of these men truly has more smarts than the other. Bravo, Jack. ”
  • Boys & Girls on the Beach (an evening of short plays) by Matthew Weaver
    17 Jan. 2021
    “ A first kiss is like Mordor, one does not simply walk into it. There's an building aura of youthful excitement, need, fear, lust, hope, and so much more. It marks your life forever with a before and after the event, sometimes for good, sometimes for less so. Weaver tackles how they change us and our innocence through stories astounding and breath-taking, primal and soft, as well as occasionally mysterious and scary. If you don't know his work, you've probably heard he writes about kissing. What I didn't expect is to walk away rethinking my entire relationship with the word. Bravo. ”
  • JOIN THE MOVEMENT by Rachael Carnes
    17 Jan. 2021
    “ I've never been part of a MLM but I honestly can't imagine Carnes' interpretation is too far off, right down to the blood and sacrifices, but hey...we all have to do a little dirty work to feel this good! This is a hilarious and relentless little short that artists (I feel costumers in particular) and audiences alike will have a field day with, and Alison's struggle with staying or leaving is a gem to watch as the others slowly let more and more of their true nature slip. ”
  • 137 by Rachael Carnes
    16 Jan. 2021
    “ Ah! There is such a fun, propelling whimsy in this piece. Ruby and Wendell may be adults, but they have not lost their childlike sense of wonder (*cough...and fascination with aliens). It is captivating (and mildly gut-punching) to see their philosophizing personalities confined to zoom, but so worth listening to as they discuss love, math, dogs, fried chicken, and more. ”
  • Waterfront Property, a 10-minute play by Susan Middaugh
    16 Jan. 2021
    “ Middaugh's play is a touching and brilliantly theatrical short piece that bravely dives into mental illness and homelessness. Watching Mabel converse with "Don" is heart-wrenching in the best of ways, and their exchange provides producing companies opportunities for inventive design throughout. A lovely scene of perseverance and the human spirit. ”
  • Pangea (Part Two of The Second World Trilogy) by Scott Sickles
    15 Jan. 2021
    “ What choices do we make in a world that might be gone in less than three generations? Who do we love? Sickles continues the incredible story of “Marianas Trench” in this second chapter of the trilogy. Second chapters are my favorite, because you can dive into so much juicy character work you can’t always tackle in others. “Pangea” does that, but masterfully tells a story that stands on its own at the same time. It is a moving, romantic, funny, and deliciously questioning play in a tiny, vast, icy speck on a dying planet. And it is beautiful. ”
  • How to be a Respectable Junkie by Greg Vovos
    14 Jan. 2021
    “ A gut-wrenching, deeply moving play, Vovos’ one-man show is a triumphant piece of writing that fearlessly dives into the murky anguish of heroin addiction. Thankfully, Brain (and Hope!) is an instant force of charisma, guiding us like a life preserver through the many lessons to learn about "respectable" drug use. It is an unflinching, candid experience that is undeniably powerful on just the page, and I can only imagine how profound it would be to see live. Excellent work. Highly recommend. ”
  • Masque of the Macabre by Reinette LeJeune
    13 Jan. 2021
    “ A wild, raucous mix of tragedy and screwball comedy with endless opportunities for clever and creative design. LeJeune somehow evokes eldritch horror and architecture at the same time as Statler and Waldorf dialogue bits, and the charm on hand is absolutely undeniable as we meet each member of the “family.” The mystery of the world continually draws us in, and the physical comedy opportunities are overflowing. It is always wonderful to encounter a script you could see staged in vastly different ways, and I would be in line for each one. ”
  • Follow Her Down by Jesse Hartley
    11 Jan. 2021
    “ A twisting, malleable play that smashes up a trip down into Wonderland against the massive destabilization of sexual assault. Hartley’s metaphor is raw and on point, and provides a plethora of food for thought through each of his distinct characters. Determining the parallels and differences is great fun, while a subtle menace permeates each scene. I would love to see this staged. ”

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