Recommended by Louis DeVaughn Nelson

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    O M G what a fabulous and ferocious piece of outstanding satire!!! So whacky and hilarious but also an astounding meditation on everything wrong with our country. Sometimes the zaniest art speaks the mostly clearly, even when it’s totally obnoxious. 10/10

    O M G what a fabulous and ferocious piece of outstanding satire!!! So whacky and hilarious but also an astounding meditation on everything wrong with our country. Sometimes the zaniest art speaks the mostly clearly, even when it’s totally obnoxious. 10/10

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    A quick and tense consideration of conflict that requires immediate action, two people connected by opposite points of view...a story that carefully challenges you to fill in the blanks.

    A quick and tense consideration of conflict that requires immediate action, two people connected by opposite points of view...a story that carefully challenges you to fill in the blanks.

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    Brilliantly offensive and stupid funny, this fast-paced exploration of "it's just a preference" tackles a heavy subject in a lighthearted way.

    Brilliantly offensive and stupid funny, this fast-paced exploration of "it's just a preference" tackles a heavy subject in a lighthearted way.

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    A precious examination of the ever-changing structure of memory, this piece serves as picturesque description of the importance of queer spaces in terms of survival and resilience. Humorously nostalgic, "The Ceiling is Closer..." reminds us that every moment we make at the gay bar is worthy of being placed in a time capsule.

    A precious examination of the ever-changing structure of memory, this piece serves as picturesque description of the importance of queer spaces in terms of survival and resilience. Humorously nostalgic, "The Ceiling is Closer..." reminds us that every moment we make at the gay bar is worthy of being placed in a time capsule.

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    Sharp dialogue and unique staging devices really make this spooky story shine. This quick and very queer comedy has a bittersweet twist and ends with a tragic albeit warming punchline.

    Sharp dialogue and unique staging devices really make this spooky story shine. This quick and very queer comedy has a bittersweet twist and ends with a tragic albeit warming punchline.

  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: Beethoven's Third by Howard Ho
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    This quick and witty sass menagerie (à trois) is fun and bears eloquent and poignant language, both in different types of English and ASL. The added bonus of colorful characters (in more ways than three) add some depth and intriguing commentary regarding the "classical" canon. From a production standpoint, this would be a fun play to stage for everyone involved because it's multi-dimensional (again in more ways than three) and affords new explorations of the discipline...

    This quick and witty sass menagerie (à trois) is fun and bears eloquent and poignant language, both in different types of English and ASL. The added bonus of colorful characters (in more ways than three) add some depth and intriguing commentary regarding the "classical" canon. From a production standpoint, this would be a fun play to stage for everyone involved because it's multi-dimensional (again in more ways than three) and affords new explorations of the discipline...

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  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: A MINUTE PAST MIDNIGHT ON VALENTINE'S DAY, OR, THE UNTOLD TRUTH ABOUT ROMANTICS [A 1-MINUTE PLAY] by Steven G. Martin
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    A remarkably bittersweet and condensed fully realized story about ironic love in a small but very powerful package.

    A remarkably bittersweet and condensed fully realized story about ironic love in a small but very powerful package.

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  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: dis/member by River Timms
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    Yes. Yes yes. Yes yes yes. A twisted and horrific queer “rom-com” of sorts - unwavering in poetic macabre but not overwrought with flowery language. A stunning satire regarding the head vs. the heart in matters of love (both literally and figuratively). This is an imaginative and compelling dark piece that pushes the envelope and has a violently amorous theme.

    Yes. Yes yes. Yes yes yes. A twisted and horrific queer “rom-com” of sorts - unwavering in poetic macabre but not overwrought with flowery language. A stunning satire regarding the head vs. the heart in matters of love (both literally and figuratively). This is an imaginative and compelling dark piece that pushes the envelope and has a violently amorous theme.

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  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: F***in' Howard Phillips by M. D. Schaffer
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    Quite the engaging and hilarious romp regarding “literary daddy issues” through the lens of cosmic horror. You don’t have to be a horror aficionado to vibe with this play - it speaks to the passionate chore of an artist trying to find their niche. This satirical commentary about the allure of a cult following to combat mainstream success is rife with some meaningful moments. There’s some fun surprises that come out of these quirky characters. While the theme isn’t too heavy, it packs a punch in a very condensed fashion.

    Quite the engaging and hilarious romp regarding “literary daddy issues” through the lens of cosmic horror. You don’t have to be a horror aficionado to vibe with this play - it speaks to the passionate chore of an artist trying to find their niche. This satirical commentary about the allure of a cult following to combat mainstream success is rife with some meaningful moments. There’s some fun surprises that come out of these quirky characters. While the theme isn’t too heavy, it packs a punch in a very condensed fashion.

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  • Louis DeVaughn Nelson: Zero Percent Chance of Visibility (a 10 minute musical comedy) by Marj O'Neill-Butler and Arianna Rose by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    What a fun, hilarious and well written mini-musical. I especially loved the brazen and brassy no holds barred take on a serious issue. So glad this came up on my radar!

    What a fun, hilarious and well written mini-musical. I especially loved the brazen and brassy no holds barred take on a serious issue. So glad this came up on my radar!

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