Recommended by Shaun Leisher

  • Shaun Leisher: Bundle of Sticks

    The pure theatricality and fantastical elements of this play is astounding. Christopher has given us a play that shines a light on the evil that is conversion therapy and leaves us with hope for a world where it no longer exists. Lets hope this gets produced everywhere so necessary conversations can happen.

    The pure theatricality and fantastical elements of this play is astounding. Christopher has given us a play that shines a light on the evil that is conversion therapy and leaves us with hope for a world where it no longer exists. Lets hope this gets produced everywhere so necessary conversations can happen.

  • Shaun Leisher: RAPTURE

    This play surprised me in so many ways. The world needs more plays like this that look at the harms of religion especially against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a play about obsession and the extremes that people will go to to achieve what they believe they are called to. This play is hysterical, moving and even frightening and I so badly want to see it produced.

    This play surprised me in so many ways. The world needs more plays like this that look at the harms of religion especially against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a play about obsession and the extremes that people will go to to achieve what they believe they are called to. This play is hysterical, moving and even frightening and I so badly want to see it produced.

  • Shaun Leisher: The Registry

    Really dug how McMorran is able to cram so much history and conflict between these sisters in such a short amount of time. The play is based around a really interesting concept but it would not work as well as it does without these authentic characters.

    Really dug how McMorran is able to cram so much history and conflict between these sisters in such a short amount of time. The play is based around a really interesting concept but it would not work as well as it does without these authentic characters.

  • Shaun Leisher: In Character

    This play completely took my breath away after reading it. It's amazing how skillfully McMorran captures this vital issue in such a short time. As we are coming to terms with how prevalent sexual harassment is in theatre and how much men get away with because they go "method," this is a play that should be performed everywhere and often to remind us of how real and troubling this problem is.

    This play completely took my breath away after reading it. It's amazing how skillfully McMorran captures this vital issue in such a short time. As we are coming to terms with how prevalent sexual harassment is in theatre and how much men get away with because they go "method," this is a play that should be performed everywhere and often to remind us of how real and troubling this problem is.

  • Shaun Leisher: Stoo's Famous Martian American Gumbo

    A really delightful play for young audiences. I appreciate the way Barbot doesn't talk down to his audience and really leans into the themes being addressed.

    A really delightful play for young audiences. I appreciate the way Barbot doesn't talk down to his audience and really leans into the themes being addressed.

  • Shaun Leisher: Peace and Quiet

    There is absolutely nothing neat and tidy about this play. Aging is messy so plays about it should be as well. Haddad has crafted some really complicated and fascinating characters that all have moments to root for them as well as moments to loathe them. This is a conversation that so many families have and I'm glad there is a play like this one that brings it to light.

    There is absolutely nothing neat and tidy about this play. Aging is messy so plays about it should be as well. Haddad has crafted some really complicated and fascinating characters that all have moments to root for them as well as moments to loathe them. This is a conversation that so many families have and I'm glad there is a play like this one that brings it to light.

  • Shaun Leisher: Reflective

    This piece is so needed right now. Young women need to hear the conversations they have with their mirrors every day. They need to hear this so they no longer feel alone but also to know there is a way to no longer have these conversations and love themselves exactly how they are.

    This piece is so needed right now. Young women need to hear the conversations they have with their mirrors every day. They need to hear this so they no longer feel alone but also to know there is a way to no longer have these conversations and love themselves exactly how they are.

  • Shaun Leisher: WO[MAN]

    A really witty satire about the expectations put on mothers in this country. Perfect example of absurdist comedy rooted in absolute truth.

    A really witty satire about the expectations put on mothers in this country. Perfect example of absurdist comedy rooted in absolute truth.

  • Shaun Leisher: The Last Tooth (3 minute monologue)

    Whoa!! Did not see this monologue going where it did but I'm so glad Collier took it there. A fun piece for a fearless actor.

    Whoa!! Did not see this monologue going where it did but I'm so glad Collier took it there. A fun piece for a fearless actor.

  • Shaun Leisher: Time Mechanics (25 mins)

    Loved this silly short sci-fi play!! Collier is really good at giving out just what is needed to understand this world she's created. It's a world that feels so fantastical and familiar at the same time due in large part to the fully formed characters.

    Loved this silly short sci-fi play!! Collier is really good at giving out just what is needed to understand this world she's created. It's a world that feels so fantastical and familiar at the same time due in large part to the fully formed characters.