Recommended by Tom Rowan

  • A Terminal Event
    25 Apr. 2021
    A touching story about an unlikely relationship that develops between two sharply opinionated characters, both of whom begin to reveal surprising vulnerabilities underneath. She works for a doctor; he has cancer and has lost faith in the medical profession. So the conflict is clear--and yet they fall in love.
    Without taking sides, Willett provides a hard-nosed critique of the current state of medicine in America, seen through the eyes of two characters we come to root for and care about.
  • Peace Through Understanding
    21 Apr. 2021
    An unusually subtle and sophisticated ten-minute play. Davis uses seemingly mundane details (a waffle, a radio...) to uncover big truths about men and women, hopes and dreams, the American mindset, and the ironies of history. Perceptive and poignant.
  • Winter's Passage
    6 Apr. 2021
    This is an eloquent, personal take on one of Shakespeare's most mysterious and ambiguous plays. With an assured voice and a style both convincingly timeless and bracingly contemporary, Le Blanc fills in the gaps in the Bard's plot, giving special attention to the female characters, who emerge as powerful, multi-dimensional women. Always respectful of the original, she probes deeply, illuminating the story and themes with insight and imagination.
  • Nothing But Skin
    13 Sep. 2020
    Economical dialogue and tight pacing keep the tension rising. An intriguing family drama that explores the damage that can result when secrets fester and the members of a family can't talk honestly to one another. The details are well-observed, leading to a convincing atmosphere and sense of place.
  • Social Studies
    21 Jul. 2020
    This is a very timely piece that depicts recent true events that people need to know about. Passionate, clearly drawn characters and provocative political debate over the future of education in this country make the play compelling and important.

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