Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

  • LIFE | DEATH: OPEN-TEXT (#1)
    27 Mar. 2020
    Asher Wyndham has created a thoughtful springboard for devised theater with a million possibilities. “Life|Death: Open Text (#1) can be used by those new to or experienced in devised theater. Well done.
  • The Penis Play
    25 Mar. 2020
    “The Penis Play” is a hilarious and pointed ten-minute gem. Great addition to a political or any ten minute play festival. And wait for the punchline!
  • Eight Minutes, Twenty Seconds
    25 Mar. 2020
    John Yearly’s “Eight Minutes, Twenty Seconds” is beautiful and heartbreaking and authentic and hopeful. It is well-crafted and impossible to pause in reading. It’s a play that haunts you for days after reading.
  • Laundry
    28 Feb. 2020
    Megan Schumacher creates a chilling futuristic world where women are alive only when considered useful. But the powers to be cannot control the humanity of these women as they find their sisterhood and hope in this bleak existence. Well done.
  • Sanctuary
    28 Feb. 2020
    A touching and timely story that reminds us how we are all human and connected. Megan Schumacher’s gripping play gives us new perspective and makes us examine our own place in a complicated world.
  • Opposing Ophelia
    28 Feb. 2020
    A sweetly heartfelt story about a mother and daughter who share their perspectives about their place in the world. Although appearing fiercely protective of their opinions, they are able to respect and learn from each other’s views.
  • In Full Bloom
    27 Feb. 2020
    Beautifully crafted, heart breaking play. “In Full Bloom” demonstrates Paige Zubel’s brilliance for creating simple, authentic stories from the heart. I cried. Brava, Paige Zubel.
  • Nomination
    27 Feb. 2020
    The behind the scenes story of an intimacy that develops when people brought together professionally for an intensive time and trying to navigate it when that time is ending.
  • Shiver and Shake
    1 Jan. 2020
    A sweet and funny play for all ages. Enjoyable with a message about learning to care for and understand others, Perfect for middle and high school. Would be a great addition to a Halloween One Act festival.
  • A First-Draft Second-Rate Love Story
    1 Jan. 2020
    Hahahaha! I laughed out loud while reading this hilarious piece that depicts the trials of a play reading in development. Fast paced and witty, I agree with another reviewer and wished I had written it first. So much fun.

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