Recommended by Julie Brandon

  • Julie Brandon: THE SECRET a scene in 3 minutes written for FACING FEBRUARY Prompt 12 about a secret by D. Lee Miller
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    A touching scene that's reenacted in so many lives. In this short piece, MILLER shows us how love can survive in the most trying times.

    A touching scene that's reenacted in so many lives. In this short piece, MILLER shows us how love can survive in the most trying times.

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  • Julie Brandon: BED OF ROSES by Debra A. Cole
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    Well, that didn't go the way I expected! COLE leads us along in this clever one minute play that leads us in one direction and then takes us from concern to humor. Well done!

    Well, that didn't go the way I expected! COLE leads us along in this clever one minute play that leads us in one direction and then takes us from concern to humor. Well done!

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  • Julie Brandon: Five Random Words, One Determined Existence (A Monologue) by Brent Alles
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    This is wonderful! Alles managed to turn five random words into a deeply emotional monologue that explores relationships, life goals, being a parent and love. Touching and well written.

    This is wonderful! Alles managed to turn five random words into a deeply emotional monologue that explores relationships, life goals, being a parent and love. Touching and well written.

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  • Julie Brandon: THE SLEEPOVER by Debra A. Cole
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    What a wonderful piece exploring the minefield that teens have to cross on their way to adulthood. Even though the characters are immature in many of their outlooks, they pull together when necessary, offering each other the support needed. Cole has written a must for teen theaters everywhere.

    What a wonderful piece exploring the minefield that teens have to cross on their way to adulthood. Even though the characters are immature in many of their outlooks, they pull together when necessary, offering each other the support needed. Cole has written a must for teen theaters everywhere.

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  • Julie Brandon: WOKE UP CALL - Satire sketch in 3 minutes - FOR FACING FEBRUARY Prompt 11 - the Number 5 by D. Lee Miller
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    A brilliant satire that fits the current times. Sadly, there are plenty of people who would blindly follow nonsense like this. In fact, they are! D. Lee Miller expressed the danger of making decisions without considering the consequences. Well done.

    A brilliant satire that fits the current times. Sadly, there are plenty of people who would blindly follow nonsense like this. In fact, they are! D. Lee Miller expressed the danger of making decisions without considering the consequences. Well done.

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  • Julie Brandon: TEE BALL by Adam Richter
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    This short play perfectly captures what goes on in youth sports. Should it be fun or cut throat competition? ADAM RICHTER shows us that growth is possible not only for the kids but for the parents, too. Well done.

    This short play perfectly captures what goes on in youth sports. Should it be fun or cut throat competition? ADAM RICHTER shows us that growth is possible not only for the kids but for the parents, too. Well done.

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  • Julie Brandon: The Cairn for FACING FEBRUARY Prompt 8, Nature by D. Lee Miller
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    What a beautiful moment between a mother on the cusp of dealing with a serious illness and her daughter. The love between them show through especially at the end. Touching and loving.

    What a beautiful moment between a mother on the cusp of dealing with a serious illness and her daughter. The love between them show through especially at the end. Touching and loving.

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  • Julie Brandon: WE WANT WARMTH – A MIDWESTERN RAGE MONOLOGUE by Jaxson Mackling
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    As a fellow Midwesterner, I get it. Let's get Phil! Fun and relatable monologue.

    As a fellow Midwesterner, I get it. Let's get Phil! Fun and relatable monologue.

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  • Julie Brandon: A MAID by Debra A. Cole
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    Wow! In a short piece, DEBRA A. COLE brings us into a family's history of abuse and the hurt and pain it causes. At the same time, it connects the reader to the heart of a Shakespearean tragedy. A strong and touching play that should be staged. Well done!

    Wow! In a short piece, DEBRA A. COLE brings us into a family's history of abuse and the hurt and pain it causes. At the same time, it connects the reader to the heart of a Shakespearean tragedy. A strong and touching play that should be staged. Well done!

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  • Julie Brandon: INCHSTONES by Debra A. Cole
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    Adorable and so relatable. DEBRA A. COLE deftly shows us how the different generations celebrate milestones in their children's lives. Well done!

    Adorable and so relatable. DEBRA A. COLE deftly shows us how the different generations celebrate milestones in their children's lives. Well done!

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