Recommended by Paul Donnelly

  • Paul Donnelly: I'm Glad We're Normal, a 10 minute play

    So much longing and discontent are roiling under the surface of a seemingly mundane exchange between a married couple. Dissecting the neighbors leads to projection and misdirection and ultimately and subtly reveals Char's true desolation.

    So much longing and discontent are roiling under the surface of a seemingly mundane exchange between a married couple. Dissecting the neighbors leads to projection and misdirection and ultimately and subtly reveals Char's true desolation.

  • Paul Donnelly: The Oktavist

    The historical setting and well-drawn characters draw us in, but it is the subtle revelation of subtext that gives this play its enormous power and impact.

    The historical setting and well-drawn characters draw us in, but it is the subtle revelation of subtext that gives this play its enormous power and impact.

  • Paul Donnelly: The End of Summer

    A poignant and a bit melancholy reflection on a father/daughter bond and the imperative to move forward as circumstances demand. These are two lovely, decent people struggling to maintain their connection while dealing with unwelcome life changes. There is a lyrical quality to the dialogue that makes the piece all the more engaging.

    A poignant and a bit melancholy reflection on a father/daughter bond and the imperative to move forward as circumstances demand. These are two lovely, decent people struggling to maintain their connection while dealing with unwelcome life changes. There is a lyrical quality to the dialogue that makes the piece all the more engaging.

  • Paul Donnelly: Running in Circles Screaming

    Comic self-absorption meets poignant longing in this compelling look at some aspects of motherhood. Lou masks her secret from Heather, which makes the truth she shares with her husband all the more shattering.

    Comic self-absorption meets poignant longing in this compelling look at some aspects of motherhood. Lou masks her secret from Heather, which makes the truth she shares with her husband all the more shattering.

  • Paul Donnelly: Sugar

    This is a gripping exploration of one woman's rescue from domestic violence. The play builds subtly and inexorably from a seemingly banal neighborly encounter to a mission of real urgency. These characters are well-defined and engaging and the final reveal is a moving surprise.

    This is a gripping exploration of one woman's rescue from domestic violence. The play builds subtly and inexorably from a seemingly banal neighborly encounter to a mission of real urgency. These characters are well-defined and engaging and the final reveal is a moving surprise.

  • Paul Donnelly: Cäterwäul

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

  • Paul Donnelly: Cäterwäul

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

  • Paul Donnelly: Cäterwäul

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

    An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

  • Paul Donnelly: I'm Gonna Need You to Log off for Me

    What a riot! This play is a witty and engaging satire of AI capacities and art world commerce. The funny line per page ratio is astronomical. As always with Prillaman, this work has a thoroughly original premise and thoroughly original execution.

    What a riot! This play is a witty and engaging satire of AI capacities and art world commerce. The funny line per page ratio is astronomical. As always with Prillaman, this work has a thoroughly original premise and thoroughly original execution.

  • Paul Donnelly: Bagged

    This brisk comic gem adroitly skewers the neighborhood scold type and would resonate with any dog owner or lover.

    This brisk comic gem adroitly skewers the neighborhood scold type and would resonate with any dog owner or lover.