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Samantha Cooper

Recommended by Samantha Cooper

  • Acetone Wishes and Plexiglass Dreams by Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters
    17 Mar. 2022
    “ This is a beautifully moving play with so much to connect to. The relationships are deeply defined and very powerful. The characters are witty and smart with sharp edges and soft hearts. A great exploration of how the ghosts of the past effect our present and our future and how the shape of every person's grieving process is unique. The expectations placed on Celina and Inky loom large but so does the love of their families, community, and each other. ”
  • Self Help Me by Catherine Weingarten
    15 Mar. 2022
    “ This is a well-paced, very fun, irreverent two hander that would be great for any two actors. The snappy, often millennial cliche-ful dialogue really belies the deep self-exploration and listlessness of the two characters in a lovely way. There's a lot to mine in here about how we live in the world vs. how we live online and how that can both connect and disconnect us from each other. Lots of great physicality to play with as well! ”
  • The Glass Piano by Alix Sobler
    9 Feb. 2020
    “ "The Glass Piano" is an incredibly charming take on a fairy tale that all at once feels modern and historical, fantastical and truthful, magnificent and delicate. Within each character archetype, the personal and relationship arcs are strong and nuanced. Sobler delves deep into the intricacies of the search for love, the scary vulnerabilities of that emotion, and the dangers of cutting ourselves off from connection. The magical nature of this piece would be a joy for any production team and actors. ”
  • Isle Royale by Jeffrey James Keyes
    2 Feb. 2020
    “ A heartfelt, tense, and haunting play, "Isle Royale" is a great exploration of these men's last step before they enter adulthood. The conversations between the mean feel honest and real, the dialogue toggles between snappy, witty banter and poetic. The end of the play packs an emotional wallop, much like what it's like to face the reality of being on your own for the first time. ”
  • QUICK by Callan Stout
    26 Jan. 2020
    “ The setting note at the opening of QUICK is "This play is set in an I-hope-not future." which is a beautiful encapsulation of the arc of the play to come. The conversations between the characters are simple and truthful. It's quietly suspenseful and the situation for each character in light our current political climate is confronting. The reality of this sort of future catches the breath; Stout does a beautiful job of exploring what female body autonomy means in an increasingly hostile world. ”
  • The Untold Yippie Project by Becca Schlossberg
    19 Jan. 2020
    “ Hold on to your mouse ears kids, "The Untold Yippie Project" is a play that will give you a glimpse into a little known event in US and Disneyland history. Relying on perspectives of people from in and around the event, Schlossberg's play deftly looks at a crucial moment in US politics about to explode into the happiest place on earth. With casting requirements that are incredibly flexible, this play is an accessible, multi-view, fast-paced, quick witted look at turning activism into action and all the consequences thereafter. ”
  • The Dog Museum by Stephen Foglia
    19 Jan. 2020
    “ A poetic and deep melancholy is palpable in this play. The text is vulnerable and open and is a wonderful exploration of the essential loneliness of being human. A rumination on complexity of memory and connection and what it means if we know we have an option to try again. The story unfolds in a methodical and mind-bending way, ultimately drawing a link between Mac, the other characters of the play, and the hearts of the audience. ”
  • I Wanna Fuck like Romeo and Juliet by Andrew Rincon
    12 Jan. 2020
    “ This play is full of magic, vulnerability, humor, queer love, and high theatricality. Rincón is a beautiful poetic writer, artfully weaving together threads of folklore, love stories, and fantastical journeys. "I Wanna Fuck like Romeo and Juliet" had me laughing one minute and then sobbing the next. An important work exploring the depths of how we open up to people, how we love them, and ultimately, how we learn to love ourselves. ”
  • Breathing in the Rain by Callan Stout
    12 Jan. 2020
    “ This is a beautiful and quiet play about growing up in the aftermath of a big catastrophic event. With an exceptionally well-drawn young protagonist, Breathing in the Rain explores what it means to do everything in your power to hold your family and your life together when so much of the world is out of your control. Magical elements and puppetry truly highlight the gorgeous imagery inherent in Callan's writing. ”
  • Last Night in Inwood by Alix Sobler
    1 Dec. 2019
    “ Last Night in Inwood is a striking and terrifyingly realistic apocalyptic exploration. Sobler expertly delves into the nearly impossible choices we have to make for ourselves and our loved ones in the face of unpredictable circumstances. This play is funny, heartwarming, thrilling, and deeply honest all at the same time. There were many moments when I was breathless, waiting with hope and dread for the next moment. A piece great for any ensemble, Last Night in Inwood is ultimately a play about connection and finding a way forward. ”

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