Recommended by Michael Weems

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    A really moving family portrait with huge doses of reality. Everyone here is wildly flawed, lovable, and only seeking for the simplest things in life which prove difficult and therefore rewarding. Rachael's script moves nicely, with unexpected turns coming at just the right spots. In avoiding spoiling the final scene, she balances humor and closure delicately to create a realistic and rewarding final moment.

    A really moving family portrait with huge doses of reality. Everyone here is wildly flawed, lovable, and only seeking for the simplest things in life which prove difficult and therefore rewarding. Rachael's script moves nicely, with unexpected turns coming at just the right spots. In avoiding spoiling the final scene, she balances humor and closure delicately to create a realistic and rewarding final moment.

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    An eye opening play that shows a moving and realistic depiction of mother and daughter at odds with each other and themselves. The play dives into issues with social norms, gender roles, and the difficultly in accessing the root of our fears. Most importantly, it doesn't sugar coat nor does it end with a pretty ribbon.

    An eye opening play that shows a moving and realistic depiction of mother and daughter at odds with each other and themselves. The play dives into issues with social norms, gender roles, and the difficultly in accessing the root of our fears. Most importantly, it doesn't sugar coat nor does it end with a pretty ribbon.

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    A captivating read that follows Vansant's 'Eva' on her journey of finding herself and juggling friends , family, relationships, and her big assignment which could springboard her career. This assignment turns out to be a catalyst that functions as equal part challenge to the protagonist and an eye opening lesson for the reader. A smart, funny story filled with heart and a great read.

    A captivating read that follows Vansant's 'Eva' on her journey of finding herself and juggling friends , family, relationships, and her big assignment which could springboard her career. This assignment turns out to be a catalyst that functions as equal part challenge to the protagonist and an eye opening lesson for the reader. A smart, funny story filled with heart and a great read.

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    An incredibly fun romp that puts his own spin on the 'Who's got the will?' comedy bit with some twists, an original premise, and a boat load of crazies. The play's pace flies along very nicely and has a super satisfying ending.

    An incredibly fun romp that puts his own spin on the 'Who's got the will?' comedy bit with some twists, an original premise, and a boat load of crazies. The play's pace flies along very nicely and has a super satisfying ending.

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    A wildly imaginative slice of life. Stubbles again shows off his creative flair, complete with conflict and a love story to boot. A great read and there's no need to be a baseball fan to enjoy this story.

    A wildly imaginative slice of life. Stubbles again shows off his creative flair, complete with conflict and a love story to boot. A great read and there's no need to be a baseball fan to enjoy this story.

  • Michael Weems: Little Happy Secrets by Melissa Leilani Larson
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    A bittersweet story that truly captures our awkward and wanting 20's. Larson has a keen ear for dialogue and hers flies at a great pace for the story. Claire's monologues, in particular her '11th hour' one, are memorable and well crafted.

    A bittersweet story that truly captures our awkward and wanting 20's. Larson has a keen ear for dialogue and hers flies at a great pace for the story. Claire's monologues, in particular her '11th hour' one, are memorable and well crafted.

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  • Michael Weems: APEX PREDATOR by Rachael Carnes
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    A true to life story that accurately captures how quickly masculinity can go from friendly to dangerous. A scary read that culminates with an honest open ending.

    A true to life story that accurately captures how quickly masculinity can go from friendly to dangerous. A scary read that culminates with an honest open ending.

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  • Michael Weems: ELEVATOR GIRL by Donna Hoke
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    An incredibly relevant play for our times. This exploration on revenge, fantasy, and violence is told with natural, honest dialogue that has a perfect flow and a trio of well drawn characters. Hoke's 'Vanessa' goes on an eye opening journey that keeps the reader hooked for the entire play.

    An incredibly relevant play for our times. This exploration on revenge, fantasy, and violence is told with natural, honest dialogue that has a perfect flow and a trio of well drawn characters. Hoke's 'Vanessa' goes on an eye opening journey that keeps the reader hooked for the entire play.

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  • Michael Weems: In the Fall by Lauren Hance
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    Lauren has developed a truly intricate spider web of a play where friends only get small slivers of the truth and keeps the audience on edge. She has a great voice for each character and wonderfully honest moments when the whole thing unravels.

    Lauren has developed a truly intricate spider web of a play where friends only get small slivers of the truth and keeps the audience on edge. She has a great voice for each character and wonderfully honest moments when the whole thing unravels.

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  • Michael Weems: The Most Beautiful Lullaby You've Ever Heard by Greg Romero
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    Romero has crafted this intimate, painful read incredibly well. There's a visceral moment where the reader/audience picks up on cleverly structured non-linear nature and variations/continuations on several scenes and it allows us to not only link these scenes together, but explore the past and how it defines each character. One of the most polished uses of a narrator I can think of in recent times.

    Romero has crafted this intimate, painful read incredibly well. There's a visceral moment where the reader/audience picks up on cleverly structured non-linear nature and variations/continuations on several scenes and it allows us to not only link these scenes together, but explore the past and how it defines each character. One of the most polished uses of a narrator I can think of in recent times.

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