Recommended by Ryan M. Bultrowicz

  • Brian the Comet
    7 Jul. 2020
    Brian the Comet is a powerful coming-of-age story packed with poetry. This is so tender and beautiful, you can tell it was written with a lot of love. This play touched me deeply. Hageman is a master of her craft and is probably just generally awesome (I'm sure).

    Structurally this play is perfect for a small drama department or a big drama class. It's filled to the brim with fascinating roles for actors to tackle. Produce this show.
  • Spare Change - A Monologue
    5 Jul. 2020
    A reflective piece that tackles the scope of relationships in our lives in a very conceptually unique way. A very earnest piece - this monologue would make a lovely addition to any festival. Jovanovich’s poetic yet down to earth dialogue shines throughout.
  • Admit One
    5 Jul. 2020
    Jovanovich has crafted a wonderfully fantastic, metatheatrical, absurdist drama with this show. Fast-paced and fascinating, I was easily able to imagine myself as an audience member watching a production of this piece unfold. This purgatorial train ride is full of captivating moments and subtle revelations!
  • Rain Delay
    4 Jul. 2020
    When two baseball announcers have no baseball to talk about are they even worth a listen? The answer to that is DEFINITELY. There's something uniquely calming about this play - something about how Slaff writes the fascinating and light back and forth between these two characters.
  • Interview
    4 Jul. 2020
    There's a really fun back and forth banter Elliot plays with in this piece. I think we can all relate to being in James' position - dealing with bureaucracy can definitely feel absurd at times! Fun piece for a festival of short comedic plays. Produce it!
  • A Paper Forest
    3 Jul. 2020
    Gary has been tasked with assisting Lucy plant a forest...then he's greeted with the threat of a social media, a gun, and a cheese knife (cheese included!). While these characters get off to a bumpy start, as the play progresses they begin connecting in an enchanting and hope-fueled way. Beautiful. Moving. Important. Haas showcases her ability to create compelling, sincere characters, and a sanguine story.
  • Leo and the Art of Getting Over a Girl
    3 Jul. 2020
    Cassanova's got nothing on Take-Out Container, one of the main characters in Weaver's fantastic play! Take-Out Container is a literal take-out container, but he has a fascinating personality and rapport with Leo and Raimi. If you've ever been interested in the sexcapades of a take-out container you won't be disappointed!

    Some heart surgery. Some promiscuous Aunt activity. Lots of take-out. Lots of laughs. Another wild, whacky, and wonderful show by Weaver!

    P.S. I think Weaver and I both find something absurdly hilarious about giving food a personality of it's own. And you know what? Rightfully so! It's always hilarious!
  • TO HISTORY/To Whom It May Concern -- ONE: War/Paint
    24 Jun. 2020
    Oh, this is such a special piece. It's powerful, harmonic, and eye-opening. Everyone should take the time to give this one a read.
  • The Scuba Diver
    20 Jun. 2020
    This play feels like briefly poking your head into a whimsical and melancholy world. A clever tale about intimacy and loneliness that keeps you surprised for its whole duration. Not to mention the fun cast of characters, a "scuba diver", a knife, a fork, and our protagonist, Bettie. This would be so visually interesting on stage!
  • Bed Bug
    20 Jun. 2020
    Jane's boyfriend, Floyd, is lazy and good for nothing. He's been mooching off of her for far too long - what a pest. He IS a pest. He is, in fact, a bed bug. Sobler does a great job in this show of depicting an abusive relationship through an absurdist scope. A blend of sadness and dark comedy, this is a fascinating play that presents the ugly facts of dying relationship.

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