Recommended by Emma Goldman-Sherman

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Do You Party?

    Wow, this play terrorized me in a good way - super-uncomfortable stuff going on! These characters are intense, and I really felt for Abby. And the ending is killer. Great work!

    Wow, this play terrorized me in a good way - super-uncomfortable stuff going on! These characters are intense, and I really felt for Abby. And the ending is killer. Great work!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Louisiana Shoal

    Louisiana Shoal is a beautiful play, beginning to end. The magic of a mysterious swamp glows in colors from toxic chemicals and the magic of the universe. This magic expands and pulls us in to offer us hope, the other edge of the unknown, if we can stand to embrace it. Wonderful work!

    Louisiana Shoal is a beautiful play, beginning to end. The magic of a mysterious swamp glows in colors from toxic chemicals and the magic of the universe. This magic expands and pulls us in to offer us hope, the other edge of the unknown, if we can stand to embrace it. Wonderful work!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Autistic Doula

    Such a true piece! As a late diagnosed autistic person (at almost 56) I love this monologue! So timely and important. Well, late actually, but finally! And it's full of heart which is what we all need. Heart and kindness. And the reality that chances are you too may be autistic - read it and see. Self-diagnosis is acceptable these days because everyone knows now that the doctors don't really know. And Avery's monologue will help. Autistics unite!

    Such a true piece! As a late diagnosed autistic person (at almost 56) I love this monologue! So timely and important. Well, late actually, but finally! And it's full of heart which is what we all need. Heart and kindness. And the reality that chances are you too may be autistic - read it and see. Self-diagnosis is acceptable these days because everyone knows now that the doctors don't really know. And Avery's monologue will help. Autistics unite!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Better Call Shoenstein

    It warms my heart to see such a winning combination - two collaborators who seem made for each other - coming together to create a very funny play inspired by two separate but equally funny individual projects! I expect sequels and prequels and eventually a franchise. As they say in Hollywood, it's got legs! Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you both (Norkin and Busser) for making me laugh.

    It warms my heart to see such a winning combination - two collaborators who seem made for each other - coming together to create a very funny play inspired by two separate but equally funny individual projects! I expect sequels and prequels and eventually a franchise. As they say in Hollywood, it's got legs! Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you both (Norkin and Busser) for making me laugh.

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Better Call Shoenstein

    It warms my heart to see such a winning combination - two collaborators who seem made for each other - coming together to create a very funny play inspired by two separate but equally funny individual projects! I expect sequels and prequels and eventually a franchise. As they say in Hollywood, it's got legs! Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you both (Norkin and Busser) for making me laugh.

    It warms my heart to see such a winning combination - two collaborators who seem made for each other - coming together to create a very funny play inspired by two separate but equally funny individual projects! I expect sequels and prequels and eventually a franchise. As they say in Hollywood, it's got legs! Laughter is the best medicine. Thank you both (Norkin and Busser) for making me laugh.

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Release the Karen!

    Following the trail of how Shoenstein was created, I want to recommend this rompus most hilaritus. From the silliest character names to "Death has dropped in for brunch" and beyond, I was rolling in the aisles, and you know how hard it is to roll in just one aisle... I'm glad to see that The Karen's monologue has been published for posterity.

    Following the trail of how Shoenstein was created, I want to recommend this rompus most hilaritus. From the silliest character names to "Death has dropped in for brunch" and beyond, I was rolling in the aisles, and you know how hard it is to roll in just one aisle... I'm glad to see that The Karen's monologue has been published for posterity.

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: When in Rome

    A fabulously fast farce from Ancient Rome with many relevant anachronistic and even anarchic references that are really raucously funny and so a propo. I especially loved the dig at the Times. Keep that fake news coming! (I read this because I had to understand the history to read the collaboration between Norkin and Busser, and I am so glad I did. No pies were tossed while writing this rec.)

    A fabulously fast farce from Ancient Rome with many relevant anachronistic and even anarchic references that are really raucously funny and so a propo. I especially loved the dig at the Times. Keep that fake news coming! (I read this because I had to understand the history to read the collaboration between Norkin and Busser, and I am so glad I did. No pies were tossed while writing this rec.)

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Tourist Trap (Short)

    A tour de force of a tour, Guo writes with marvelous strangeness. As a mother with a son, I have to say that this rings so true for me. I could truly relate! And it's wildly funny and true to life, even as it warps time, space, and addresses history and colonization. Wonderful, moving work!

    A tour de force of a tour, Guo writes with marvelous strangeness. As a mother with a son, I have to say that this rings so true for me. I could truly relate! And it's wildly funny and true to life, even as it warps time, space, and addresses history and colonization. Wonderful, moving work!

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Model Minority

    A deep exploration of race in America with such compelling and specific characters and a great sense of humor. Hung has an authentic voice and the ability to show us the problem with concision and a feeling of truth conveyed through characters pursuing their objectives. Excellent work.

    A deep exploration of race in America with such compelling and specific characters and a great sense of humor. Hung has an authentic voice and the ability to show us the problem with concision and a feeling of truth conveyed through characters pursuing their objectives. Excellent work.

  • Emma Goldman-Sherman: Let Me Know If I Hurt You

    I love this well-written solo show that takes us on a coming of age journey with Bob, an autistic young man, who has to come to terms with the painful end to his first sexual relationship. The narrative drive had me at the edge of my seat. I really care about Bob and what he's going through. The whole piece feels authentic and brave. Bravo!

    I love this well-written solo show that takes us on a coming of age journey with Bob, an autistic young man, who has to come to terms with the painful end to his first sexual relationship. The narrative drive had me at the edge of my seat. I really care about Bob and what he's going through. The whole piece feels authentic and brave. Bravo!