OINK (re-titled) by
7 Apr. 2020
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Funny situation that anyone who has had an annoying roommate can relate to. ”
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Susan Middaugh
Recommended by Susan Middaugh
- The Sensational Sisters by6 Apr. 2020“ Two superhero sisters, both seniors, take a break from leaping tall buildings in a single bound. One tries to cajole the other into returning to what they do best. But her counterpart resists. While they argue, they learn how they feel about each other and each other's gifts. By play's end, they start to collaborate in a new and surprising way. ”
- A Jumble of Worn Words by6 Apr. 2020“ John does a great job of creating suspense about the contents of a bag of documents she has inherited from her older sister who has died. Good play on words about the misuse of "losing" someone: "She didn't wander off in the grocery store or slip between the couch cushions." He raises the question of how well we do or don't know a sibling -- to our regret. ”
- AFTERLIFE by6 Apr. 2020“ Renee does an outstanding job of conveying the impact that a woman marine's time in Iraq has on her, memories that follow her like ghosts and ultimately cause her to commit suicide. Parts of this short play remind me of Our Town -- except in this case they're tragic instead of sweet. She uses a chorus, a compression of language and flashbacks to excellent effect. I can understand why this play was published. ”
- ALLIANCE by5 Apr. 2020“ Simple set, easy to stage, on a very contemporary topic. Not what you might expect: Jane has a chip on her shoulder and doesn't appreciate Cal's help. She's suspicious of him when he's trying to be thoughtful. Emma does a good job of conveying Jane's independence which she preserves even after she accepts Cal's alliance. Good play on words -- principle and principal. Uplifting, reassuring. ”
- Innings and Outings by5 Apr. 2020“ Simple set, good contrast between the two sisters and with the father. John does a good job of explaining the game of baseball to his younger daughter who knows nothing about it. The father is very patient, a good contrast to his teenage daughter who is acting out. This play has some clever wordplay reminiscent of the Abbott and Costello routine -- who's on first? ”
- Angels Unaware by5 Apr. 2020“ Gary writes of a situation we can all relate to: the car ahead of you is stuck in traffic. You're impatient and need to get to an important appointment. A conflict arises when the elderly woman in the car ahead of you passes out. He calls 911, but doesn't want to stick around. He resents going to the hospital with her --until there's a twist. She recognizes him; he doesn't recognize her at first. Then he does an about face. Good work showing the conflict he goes through. ”
- The Appointment by5 Apr. 2020“ A woman with a risque name is appointed ambassador to Iceland by a U.S. President called Twinkie. The Iceland Ambassador takes exception to her on moral grounds and for her lack of credentials. However, his deadpan assistant, with whom he is romantically involved, accuses him of being a hypocrite. Great political commentary. Loved the line :a pedantic bore with the imagination of a toothpick and a case of halitosis. ”
- Seasons by2 Apr. 2020“ This play personifies the seasons and brings them to life in a clever, appealing way. Everyone needs a grandmother like Fall who has touching memories of her husband Winter and can also kick butt when the times and her granddaughter require it. ”
- Love, Sometimes by2 Apr. 2020“ Charming two hander on a simple set that should appeal to many 10-minute play contests that want comedy.Over the course of 10-minutes he and she reveal much about themselves including the fact they're still drawn to one another even after the divorce. ”