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Rachael Carnes

Recommended by Rachael Carnes

  • Still Waters by Arthur M Jolly
    30 Sep. 2018
    “ Gripping drama that rings so true. Jolly creates a complete world here, in just a few short pages, setting us down between two people in the throes of absolute grief, as they grapple with grieving in different ways. Crisp, compelling dialogue draws us into these characters who both possess tremendous capacities and frailties. No spoilers, but that last page, though. Read and produce this play. ”
  • The Jinx by Dominica Plummer
    30 Sep. 2018
    “ I don't like baseball and I love this play. Funny and taut, featuring hilarious voices and a structure chocked full of conflict and complications, Plummer's work is is fast-paced screwball at its finest. She brings this snappy dialogue into the fore, with a play structure so well-crafted, the whole thing feels effortless. This would be a wonderful contribution to any comedy festival, especially one set in Boston, MA! ”
  • I'll Tell You at Sunrise by Franky D. Gonzalez
    30 Sep. 2018
    “ There's a reason this play has so many recommendations. Gonzalez has written an evergreen dialogue here, a play rooted in the moment and place, that could resonate anywhere. Populated with such human moments, in contrast to unimaginable confusion and sadness, draws the listener in close and doesn't let us go. This beautiful piece is both real and uplifting, a triumph of spirit. ”
  • The Elephant and the Light in Claire's Suitcase by Greg Romero
    30 Sep. 2018
    “ A gentle tug at your heart, this lyrical piece reverberates with memory and loss, that anyone could recognize and relate to. There's a universality in Romero's specific world, one that seems both confined and celestial. "Will you take a walk with me?" speaks to those that caretake as their loved ones falter. A beautiful, poignant play. ”
  • Cake for Winter by Amanda L. Andrei
    28 Sep. 2018
    “ A deeply moving play, centered on the daily loss of life in internment, balancing fragmented humanity with unimaginable horrors. Andrei has written a relevant, powerful allegory, with twists and reveals as compelling as they come. Looking forward to reading more of this writer's work. This piece would be amazing in full production. ”
  • Date with Death by Steven Hayet
    25 Sep. 2018
    “ AAAAAhhhhhhhgggle flabble am I glad I'm not dating. Hayet hits this one out of the park: Pithy and punchy, this hilarious short would be a whimsically dark contribution to any festival. ”
  • Reaganomics (10 min) by Cassandra Rose
    25 Sep. 2018
    “ Biting satire with the perfect blend of comedy and emotion — Here are the Reagans, devilishly toyed with in Rose's capable imagination in this taut, funny, and powerful piece. It's raw and available, jelly beans and all. ”
  • Riptide Girl (a monologue) by Lindsay Partain
    24 Sep. 2018
    “ Vulnerable, fearlessly lucid, and poetic all at once — This gorgeous monologue would give an actor a million paths to follow, boundless possibilities. Partain's work is richly-detailed, nuanced and unwavering — She's built something here that has an evergreen quality, as classic as any coming-of-age tale could possibly be. ”
  • The Coriolis Effect by Robert Lynn
    24 Sep. 2018
    “ This play is so real! Anyone in long term relationship -especially parents - will see themselves in this warm and relatable piece. Lynn creates a great setup and allows two affable characters to have at the oncoming conflict. It’s breezy and accessible with just the perfect amount of emotional reveal. I imagine that this play would be totally fun to see onstage! Bravo. ”
  • A DRAGON AND A KNIGHT: REHEARSAL #12: A One-Minute Play for Three Kids by Asher Wyndham
    23 Sep. 2018
    “ Oh, sweetness! This lovely play is like a pick-me-up for any writer. It's fun and engaging and playful and carries within it the genuine concern that our work will be altered - or worse - won't be seen at all. This piece would make a great contribution to a one-minute play fest. It's hilarious as piece of writing on the page, too. Funny as any wry humor you might come across in magazines or blogs. ”

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