Recommended by David Hansen

  • David Hansen: Girl Becomes Bone by Callan Stout
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    This story of human inhabitants on an alien world who have been unable to emotionally and psychologically leave their abandoned planet of origin behind is a fascinating and emotionally satisfying rumination on the way we use religion to attempt (and often fail) to make sense of inexplicable loss. Highly recommended.

    This story of human inhabitants on an alien world who have been unable to emotionally and psychologically leave their abandoned planet of origin behind is a fascinating and emotionally satisfying rumination on the way we use religion to attempt (and often fail) to make sense of inexplicable loss. Highly recommended.

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  • David Hansen: Use All Available Doors by Tristan B Willis
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    Willis skillfully plumbs points of transition, because those are not the places people understand they exist; we believe we are where we were or where we are going. "In transit" is not real. Stasis. The waiting. Hell is other passengers. But there are also moments of magic and grace and absurdity. Any time strangers dance together I am giddy.

    Willis skillfully plumbs points of transition, because those are not the places people understand they exist; we believe we are where we were or where we are going. "In transit" is not real. Stasis. The waiting. Hell is other passengers. But there are also moments of magic and grace and absurdity. Any time strangers dance together I am giddy.

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  • David Hansen: SEEDS (audio one-act available) by Donna Hoke
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    This play on the subject of conception succeeds in that it is not about that one thing, but how the urgent need some feel to procreate affects all things, past, present and future combined, and that the more control you believe you have over the creation and development of life, the greater the chance for disillusionment, heartbreak and loss. Compelling, sympathetic, with several dynamite characters for women.

    This play on the subject of conception succeeds in that it is not about that one thing, but how the urgent need some feel to procreate affects all things, past, present and future combined, and that the more control you believe you have over the creation and development of life, the greater the chance for disillusionment, heartbreak and loss. Compelling, sympathetic, with several dynamite characters for women.

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  • David Hansen: This is How you Got Me Naked or My Sexy Fairytale by Catherine Weingarten
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    Weingarten writes entirely absurd but plausible Millennial dialogue with absolutely no shame. If I didn't know any better, I would think this piece was written specifically to piss off my Baby Boomer colleagues. Drop dead hilarious.

    Weingarten writes entirely absurd but plausible Millennial dialogue with absolutely no shame. If I didn't know any better, I would think this piece was written specifically to piss off my Baby Boomer colleagues. Drop dead hilarious.

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  • David Hansen: DAUGHTERS OF THE MOON-Reginald Edmund by Reginald Edmund
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    DAUGHTERS OF THE MOON is a thrilling survival adventure, historical and poetic, with strong themes on race, gender, and empowerment. This script would make an excellent educational touring production for audiences high school and older.

    DAUGHTERS OF THE MOON is a thrilling survival adventure, historical and poetic, with strong themes on race, gender, and empowerment. This script would make an excellent educational touring production for audiences high school and older.

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  • David Hansen: Greyout by Whitney Rowland
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    GREYOUT explores true-to-life horror and sorrow, plumbing the depths of bad memory, but leavened with a seriously twisted, guignol-esque conclusion. Loved it.

    GREYOUT explores true-to-life horror and sorrow, plumbing the depths of bad memory, but leavened with a seriously twisted, guignol-esque conclusion. Loved it.

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