Recommended by David Hansen

  • The Moment (a monologue)
    8 Feb. 2020
    "... and then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes and then he asked me would I yes to say yes my mountain flower and first I put my arms around him yes and drew him down to me so he could feel my breasts all perfume yes and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will Yes." - Joyce

    Matthew Weaver has composed a modern Molly Bloom, full of joy and youth and wonder.
  • EVERYBODY HATES MARIAH CAREY
    8 Feb. 2020
    As someone who has recently experienced not one but two holiday seasons of death, I find the loopiness of this short play to be particularly delightful. Carnes taps into our collective annual schizophrenic desire to warm embrace the holidays and to crush them beneath the cold heel of reality. An absurd, easy-to-stage two-hander for your next festival of offbeat holiday plays!
  • That Kind of Boy [a 1-minute play]
    5 Feb. 2020
    In sixty seconds Martin up-ends expectations and assumptions, turning that apprehensive frown upside down. Touchdown!
  • Fable
    1 Feb. 2020
    With "Fable" DeVita delivers a heartfelt vaudeville for a misinterpreted and forgtotten entertainer, featuring smart dialogue with snap and style. At its center, it is a story of abuse and misuse, on the personal and professional level, and how three strong women were in familial combat for the professional advancement of men. A cunning and delightful debate on the value of truth, and a sincere valentine for Baby June. Kudos!
  • Adderall Nation
    8 Jan. 2020
    Symonds' short play is both a farce and an insightful critique of the system through which we work to address the needs of young people with learning differences. The action builds in intensity and absurdity, but is in its own way a testament to resourcefulness, collaboration, and teamwork. Check it out!
  • Just Desserts
    2 Jan. 2020
    Solomonson has penned a short, sharp, and delicious tale of comeuppance featuring two strong, young, women characters. The sources and ramifications of high school bullying are deftly explored with sass and humor, and the conclusion is surprising and highly satisfying. A delight!
  • Shall I Compare Thee (a monologue)
    19 Nov. 2019
    Matthews' monologue, ideal for any young woman of color, calls out all men who would use metaphor to describe the body or appearance of a woman they do not know, even if their language were to rise to the level of Shakespeare. In this brief piece the playwright creates a thoughtful, proud youth. Perfect for a high school competition or short play festival.
  • my parents are here tonight
    15 Nov. 2019
    Maltby's backstage (and onstage) comedy is a celebration of high school theatre, where young people grab the opportunity to assume all variety of persona, and each performance opens the possibility of a world-changing dramatic moment. What happens offstage between teenage performers is often more thrilling than the play itself, and this play is touching and hilarious (and accurate) display of such drama. This script is outstanding and I would love to witness a production.
  • Big Date
    8 Nov. 2019
    Busser brings the premise presented by several 1950s era, rubber suit & radiation sci-fi movies to their natural conclusion with this pricelessly farcical mash-up. With cracking humor, spot-on puns and groan-worthy punchlines, BIG DATE is a visual comedy feast as well. I'd love to see this monster fully realized, like a live-action Ed Wood flick. Hilarious!
  • Caligula (10 min)
    5 Nov. 2019
    A dark and dangerous work, we are never truly certain if this is a tale of imposition and abuse or a straight up horror story. Rose has created two compelling characters, each with their own agenda, which could be fulfilled by the other, but in the end end they are both unsatisfied. With banter chilling and also deadly serious, this piece would make an excellent addition to an evening of brief, psychological thrillers.

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