Recommended by Steven Hayet

  • Steven Hayet: Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar by Donna Hoke
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    Wow. Such a brilliant idea! The two characters, a Sudoku & Crossword puzzle, are locked in a battle of words (and numbers) over who should be solved. Donna Hoke’s dialogue is extremely witty and remarkably clever. It had me laughing out loud. This play would be a highlight of any 10 minute play lineup.

    Wow. Such a brilliant idea! The two characters, a Sudoku & Crossword puzzle, are locked in a battle of words (and numbers) over who should be solved. Donna Hoke’s dialogue is extremely witty and remarkably clever. It had me laughing out loud. This play would be a highlight of any 10 minute play lineup.

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  • Steven Hayet: Brine Shrimp Gangsters by Bryan Stubbles
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    The title delivers. No false advertising. Brine Shrimp Gangsters is like if Mario Puzo and Bubba from Forrest Gump collaborated on a short play. It's zany, absurd, and I loved every minute of it. Go see it, but be sure to wear a rain poncho.

    The title delivers. No false advertising. Brine Shrimp Gangsters is like if Mario Puzo and Bubba from Forrest Gump collaborated on a short play. It's zany, absurd, and I loved every minute of it. Go see it, but be sure to wear a rain poncho.

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  • Steven Hayet: Message of Pain by Lindsay Partain
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    Like any good Sci-Fi work, this play makes you sit and think. Partain takes familiar Sci-Fi ingredients (a little Aliens, a bit of Wall-E, a hint of 2001 and a dash of Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru) and combines them to tell a story that’s original and fresh. A 10-minute Twilight Zone episode that would be a great part of any festival.

    Like any good Sci-Fi work, this play makes you sit and think. Partain takes familiar Sci-Fi ingredients (a little Aliens, a bit of Wall-E, a hint of 2001 and a dash of Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru) and combines them to tell a story that’s original and fresh. A 10-minute Twilight Zone episode that would be a great part of any festival.

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  • Steven Hayet: TEACH: ANOTHER MONOLOGUE THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WRITE by Asher Wyndham
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    A powerful solo piece that tackles head on the issues of gun violence, racism, and stand-your-ground. TEACH: ANOTHER MONOLOGUE THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WRITE is a story I shouldn't have to read but it feels like one I'll see trending in the news any day now. An upsetting, important, and necessary work.

    A powerful solo piece that tackles head on the issues of gun violence, racism, and stand-your-ground. TEACH: ANOTHER MONOLOGUE THAT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WRITE is a story I shouldn't have to read but it feels like one I'll see trending in the news any day now. An upsetting, important, and necessary work.

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  • Steven Hayet: Last Dance with MJ by Lindsay Partain
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    An incredibly fun play about friendship and getting even. Lindsay Partain has a gift with witty dialogue and some of the imagery literally had me laughing out loud. Great roles for two female actors for a showcase or ten-minute festival.

    An incredibly fun play about friendship and getting even. Lindsay Partain has a gift with witty dialogue and some of the imagery literally had me laughing out loud. Great roles for two female actors for a showcase or ten-minute festival.

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  • Steven Hayet: Recess by Kara Emily Krantz
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    Krantz has written a truly beautiful play. With having adult actors playing children, Krantz tells an incredibly touching, honest, tug-at-your-heartstrings story about relationships and their expectations. Not going to lie. I got a little verklempt at the end. Read it. See it. Produce it.

    Krantz has written a truly beautiful play. With having adult actors playing children, Krantz tells an incredibly touching, honest, tug-at-your-heartstrings story about relationships and their expectations. Not going to lie. I got a little verklempt at the end. Read it. See it. Produce it.

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  • Steven Hayet: My Body by Rachel Bublitz
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    This play had its first reading in 2012, but it as still as topical as ever. An incredibly smart and pointed satire. Bublitz takes today's society, flips it, and holds it up for us to see. With incredibly real and relatable characters, Bublitz creates a world that makes us question our own. I hope, over time, this play becomes less relevant, but right now the world needs it.

    This play had its first reading in 2012, but it as still as topical as ever. An incredibly smart and pointed satire. Bublitz takes today's society, flips it, and holds it up for us to see. With incredibly real and relatable characters, Bublitz creates a world that makes us question our own. I hope, over time, this play becomes less relevant, but right now the world needs it.

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  • Steven Hayet: The House the Grants Built by Rachel Bykowski
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    Absolutely loved this play. The way Bykowski tackles Rebecca's relationships with her family, both living and deceased, are fascinating and raise so many interesting questions. Are we our family? Can we choose our history? Read it several times already and each time I find something new. Okay, enough reminiscing. This play definitely goes in the "keep" box and needs to be produced.

    Absolutely loved this play. The way Bykowski tackles Rebecca's relationships with her family, both living and deceased, are fascinating and raise so many interesting questions. Are we our family? Can we choose our history? Read it several times already and each time I find something new. Okay, enough reminiscing. This play definitely goes in the "keep" box and needs to be produced.

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  • Steven Hayet: Immortal Combat by Lindsay Partain
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    Very fun one-minute play with an incredibly cool premise about a family having to face their son's imaginary friend. Don't want to say too much and give anything away. Just read it.

    Very fun one-minute play with an incredibly cool premise about a family having to face their son's imaginary friend. Don't want to say too much and give anything away. Just read it.

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  • Steven Hayet: The Show Must NOT Go On! by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
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    The Show Must NOT Go On! is a zany off-the-wall comedy that would provide a jolt of energy to any 10 minute play festival lineup. Clever and crazy and absolutely nuts in the best way. Would love to see this on stage.

    The Show Must NOT Go On! is a zany off-the-wall comedy that would provide a jolt of energy to any 10 minute play festival lineup. Clever and crazy and absolutely nuts in the best way. Would love to see this on stage.

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