Recommended by Straton Rushing

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    An utterly brilliant re-imagining of a classic story. As someone who is passionate about theatre that tells rural stories, this is one of my favorite plays I have read in a while. Meyer's humor, ear for dialogue, and brilliant character construction all come together to make "The Hired Man" an excellent story.

    An utterly brilliant re-imagining of a classic story. As someone who is passionate about theatre that tells rural stories, this is one of my favorite plays I have read in a while. Meyer's humor, ear for dialogue, and brilliant character construction all come together to make "The Hired Man" an excellent story.

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    I had the pleasure of seeing this play's premiere in 2025. It is a truly unique story and genuinely terrifying. One of the best new horror plays out there. I highly recommend this piece for professional companies, especially for the October slot.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this play's premiere in 2025. It is a truly unique story and genuinely terrifying. One of the best new horror plays out there. I highly recommend this piece for professional companies, especially for the October slot.

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    An excellent and (unfortunately) timely play. Rothstein tackles a controversial topic with nuance, humanity, and damn good characters. Other dramatists would do well to study BAD BOOKS.

    An excellent and (unfortunately) timely play. Rothstein tackles a controversial topic with nuance, humanity, and damn good characters. Other dramatists would do well to study BAD BOOKS.

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    A brilliant literary monologue that has a lot to unpack about the nature of relationships, grief, and everything in between. It is a super fast read, and I cannot recommend it enough. I really hope to see this one in-person in the future.

    A brilliant literary monologue that has a lot to unpack about the nature of relationships, grief, and everything in between. It is a super fast read, and I cannot recommend it enough. I really hope to see this one in-person in the future.

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    "Canary" is moving, very tonally unique, and downright terrifying! This show should be in the October slot of your theatre. With two strong actresses, this script will leave jaws on the floor.

    "Canary" is moving, very tonally unique, and downright terrifying! This show should be in the October slot of your theatre. With two strong actresses, this script will leave jaws on the floor.

  • Straton Rushing: Dead in Two Ways by Dane Futrell
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    This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of theatre. Futrell explores death, trust, sexuality, and uniquely Gen Z burnout in a brilliant manner. I absolutely love this play. If you want to read something truly unlike anything you've read before, "Dead in Two Ways" should be next up on your list.

    This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of theatre. Futrell explores death, trust, sexuality, and uniquely Gen Z burnout in a brilliant manner. I absolutely love this play. If you want to read something truly unlike anything you've read before, "Dead in Two Ways" should be next up on your list.

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  • Straton Rushing: Secondhand Soul by Ava Love Hanna
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    This put a big smile on my face. A hilarious short with a touch of heartfelt truth. It would be an excellent inclusion in any festival, especially something Halloween-related.

    This put a big smile on my face. A hilarious short with a touch of heartfelt truth. It would be an excellent inclusion in any festival, especially something Halloween-related.

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  • Straton Rushing: One Month Along by Franky D. Gonzalez
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    A very poignant exploration of love, friendship, and parentage. The way Gonzalez uses time is truly unique and makes for a very unique experience. It could be an excellent fit at any theater!

    A very poignant exploration of love, friendship, and parentage. The way Gonzalez uses time is truly unique and makes for a very unique experience. It could be an excellent fit at any theater!

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  • Straton Rushing: what fits inside a human heart by Erin Malone Turner
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    I got the opportunity to see this play's premiere at Soul Rep in Dallas.

    "what fits inside a human heart" is a very unique play. The snappy, charming dialogue is reminiscent of a well-written sitcom at times. The love between these characters is warm and palpable, even as we watch them navigate the tricky processes of growing as young adults. And yet, many intimate moments in this play could only work on the stage. The play has a very unique structure that feels at once familiar, and wholly original. A lovely story about community, belonging and new beginnings.

    I got the opportunity to see this play's premiere at Soul Rep in Dallas.

    "what fits inside a human heart" is a very unique play. The snappy, charming dialogue is reminiscent of a well-written sitcom at times. The love between these characters is warm and palpable, even as we watch them navigate the tricky processes of growing as young adults. And yet, many intimate moments in this play could only work on the stage. The play has a very unique structure that feels at once familiar, and wholly original. A lovely story about community, belonging and new beginnings.

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  • Straton Rushing: Dolcevita OR The Clown Chorus of the Carnival del Dolcevita Proudly Presents the Sad Tale of the Turbinado Triplets by Briandaniel Oglesby
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    A great story is a great story. And ones like Dolcevita transcend time, place, and other restraints to show us humanity in its various forms. In this play, Oglesby builds a fascinating and rich world. It is rare to see a play that could easily see successful production at the youth, high school, college, community, or professional level - but this makes perfect sense anywhere. On top of that, it is written with the option to be produced as a promenade theatre piece but could be produced practically anywhere.

    A truly unique piece, in need of more productions.

    A great story is a great story. And ones like Dolcevita transcend time, place, and other restraints to show us humanity in its various forms. In this play, Oglesby builds a fascinating and rich world. It is rare to see a play that could easily see successful production at the youth, high school, college, community, or professional level - but this makes perfect sense anywhere. On top of that, it is written with the option to be produced as a promenade theatre piece but could be produced practically anywhere.

    A truly unique piece, in need of more productions.

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