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Paul Donnelly

Recommended by Paul Donnelly

  • The Patient - Full Length Thriller by Ryan Kaminski
    28 May. 2024
    “ This taut psychological thriller had me in its thrall from beginning to end. From the careful set-up to the satisfying and ironic pay-off, this play is a master class in murder mystery construction. The characters are vividly drawn and the conclusion quite satisfying. I both admired and enjoyed the whole experience. ”
  • Almighty Shame by Christopher Soucy
    28 May. 2024
    “ The shame of being a faded deity is akin to being a faded movie star. Your best days are far behind you. Public adulation has evaporated. The old tricks no longer pay off. Judith does the best she can to resuscitate Mr. Z's career but he's not having it. What fun it is to share Mr. Z's journey to acceptance of his new reality. ”
  • Sacrifice by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    28 May. 2024
    “ What could be more fun than the lighter side of human sacrifice? The dialogue is witty and the premise quite clever. The very surprising twist ending puts a darkly comic button on the great pleasure that has come before. I can't recommend this novel dark comedy highly enough! ”
  • LMK by Dawn Branch
    28 May. 2024
    “ The rhyming verse only adds to the fun of this very funny, very contemporary take on Lysistrata. The use of cell phones is highly effective in centering the narrative. The comic closing beat suggests that Kinesias hasn't learned his lesson. But the attempt to teach that lesson is such fun to watch. ”
  • Last Call for Curtain Call by Amber R. Dickinson
    27 May. 2024
    “ A most engaging concept delightfully executed. There are so many funny lines (oh that mantra!) and situations (could we please have a mic check!) that I was gasping with laughter throughout. I did not see the final twist coming, but it makes a perfect button to this quite amusing piece. ”
  • Melto Man and Lady Mantis by Eric Pfeffinger
    27 May. 2024
    “ Oh my god, this is hysterically funny on so many levels. From the satire on monster movie tropes to the interjection of the mundane matter of taxes to the rich deadpan humor, this play constantly delights. The final line is a wonderfully ironic topper. I would love to see this play, especially the final conflict, staged. ”
  • Sorting it Out by Neil Radtke
    27 May. 2024
    “ This play is utterly engrossing from the first beat to the surprising conclusion. It offers a lovely portrait of a sisterly bond and a disturbing portrait of how one bad choice can destroy a life. The twist ending left me wondering if those who do not remember their dreams are condemned to repeat them. ”
  • The Discovery by Neil Radtke
    27 May. 2024
    “ What a dark and scathing commentary on corporate greed! That this horrible (but credible) scenario rings so true is especially disheartening. Bravo for making such an important and compelling point in such a short time. ”
  • Park Benches by Darrin Friedman
    27 May. 2024
    “ Is it the more loving choice to let go or to hold on? This is the painful dilemma poor David, wracked with guilt and grief, faces. His encounter with a celestial comforter helps to clarify his choice and to offer a glimmer of hope for the future. The metaphor of the ducks is skillfully employed and provides a measure of valuable levity. ”
  • Karen and the No Good, Very Bad, Terrible, Horrible Day by CK Brestman
    26 May. 2024
    “ Karen has no idea just how terrible her day is going to be, does she? But before the final reveal we are treated to a witty cavalcade of unbridled privilege run amok. The satire of the constant demands to speak to a manager is spot on, until finally Karen has a situation that no manager can fix. This piece is great fun and amusingly true to life. ”

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