Recommended by Kate Busselle

  • Kate Busselle: Coping with Autumn by Megan Ann Jacobs
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    This play is a heavy, heavy play and sticks with you like glue. The story is captivating and would be an excellent ensemble piece for those looking for a femme-heavy college-aged work on a budget for production. The themes are timely, the conflict/characters dynamic, and the catharsis absolutely earned. A great play for scene study/ensemble work!

    This play is a heavy, heavy play and sticks with you like glue. The story is captivating and would be an excellent ensemble piece for those looking for a femme-heavy college-aged work on a budget for production. The themes are timely, the conflict/characters dynamic, and the catharsis absolutely earned. A great play for scene study/ensemble work!

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  • Kate Busselle: The Locusts by Danielle Mohlman
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    I love, love, love this play. The characters are completely relatable and I identified/empathized with each of them at varying points of the play. If you are looking for an interesting, funny, sad, dark, touching play for four dyamic actors, look no further than Halcyon. An excellent text for scene study classes and colleges/universities.

    I love, love, love this play. The characters are completely relatable and I identified/empathized with each of them at varying points of the play. If you are looking for an interesting, funny, sad, dark, touching play for four dyamic actors, look no further than Halcyon. An excellent text for scene study classes and colleges/universities.

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  • Kate Busselle: Above the Fold by Julie Zaffarano
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    As a fan of historical plays, this one absolutely captivated me. The characters all feel full and vibrant, and I loved the questionable journalistic ethics sprinkled throughout the work. Compelling dialogue, intriguing story, and overall a beautiful play. Definitely going on my directing bucket list!

    As a fan of historical plays, this one absolutely captivated me. The characters all feel full and vibrant, and I loved the questionable journalistic ethics sprinkled throughout the work. Compelling dialogue, intriguing story, and overall a beautiful play. Definitely going on my directing bucket list!

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  • Kate Busselle: FRIENDS WITH GUNS by Stephanie Alison Walker
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this work. Challenges the audience/reader along with finding ways to make you laugh in the discomfort of conflict. A great scene study piece for acting students!

    Thoroughly enjoyed this work. Challenges the audience/reader along with finding ways to make you laugh in the discomfort of conflict. A great scene study piece for acting students!

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  • Kate Busselle: Behind the Sheet by Charly Evon Simpson
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    A heartbreaking depiction of the often forgotten (and often concealed) historical breakthroughs that enslaved black women contributed to. An important play that should be added to any exploration of science, ethics, and informed consent. This play will haunt you and break your heart each time you think of it after reading. Highly recommend.

    A heartbreaking depiction of the often forgotten (and often concealed) historical breakthroughs that enslaved black women contributed to. An important play that should be added to any exploration of science, ethics, and informed consent. This play will haunt you and break your heart each time you think of it after reading. Highly recommend.

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  • Kate Busselle: Biodegradable Seagulls by Alexander Hehr
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    This play is perfect for those who want to do a contemporary eco-friendly riff on Waiting for Godot. Interesting challenges for actors and directors alike for how to make this show a reality. Charming dialogue and tender, sentimental moments are interspersed with well-placed comedy. Highly recommend!

    This play is perfect for those who want to do a contemporary eco-friendly riff on Waiting for Godot. Interesting challenges for actors and directors alike for how to make this show a reality. Charming dialogue and tender, sentimental moments are interspersed with well-placed comedy. Highly recommend!

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  • Kate Busselle: Almost Maimed by Rebecca Kane
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    I had the delight of seeing this work performed and it PERFECTLY skewers John Cariani's work while also peppering Artaudian grotesque theatre. A delightfully fun challenge for actors, propsmasters, and costumers alike! Highly recommend.

    I had the delight of seeing this work performed and it PERFECTLY skewers John Cariani's work while also peppering Artaudian grotesque theatre. A delightfully fun challenge for actors, propsmasters, and costumers alike! Highly recommend.

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  • Kate Busselle: The OMNILVX Method by Taylor Sklenar
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    This particular script HAUNTS me (in the best way). Sklenar has created complex, thoughtful characters in a reimagined but not-so-unfamiliar world of cults and cult mentality. A particularly delicious twist towards the end. Highly recommend!

    This particular script HAUNTS me (in the best way). Sklenar has created complex, thoughtful characters in a reimagined but not-so-unfamiliar world of cults and cult mentality. A particularly delicious twist towards the end. Highly recommend!

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