Recommended by Ruben Carbajal

  • Ruben Carbajal: Plato's Cave (one minute version) by Mark Harvey Levine
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    Philosophy, comedy, horror--a heady mix for a play that clocks in under a minute. PLATO'S CAVE might be the platonic ideal of a one-minute play.

    Philosophy, comedy, horror--a heady mix for a play that clocks in under a minute. PLATO'S CAVE might be the platonic ideal of a one-minute play.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Out (one-minute play) by Jennifer O'Grady
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    A fun and loveable play that every dog owner will relate to. I can easily see this as the hit of any one-minute play festival.

    A fun and loveable play that every dog owner will relate to. I can easily see this as the hit of any one-minute play festival.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: THE LAST DECEMBER by Craig Pospisil
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    It's not easy to find uncharted territory in the land of Christmas lore. THE LAST DECEMBER is a real gem that combines a comforting naturalism with a sense of wonder that, to me, encapsulates what the holidays are all about. Reading it made me feel like I'd discovered a new holiday classic.

    It's not easy to find uncharted territory in the land of Christmas lore. THE LAST DECEMBER is a real gem that combines a comforting naturalism with a sense of wonder that, to me, encapsulates what the holidays are all about. Reading it made me feel like I'd discovered a new holiday classic.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Drawing for Dad by Evan Baughfman
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    Happily discovered this creepy and effective short on the One-Minute Play Trade Instagram page. The way Baughfman measures out the dread in precisely-landing lines is what stands out for me. Disturbing in the best way!

    Happily discovered this creepy and effective short on the One-Minute Play Trade Instagram page. The way Baughfman measures out the dread in precisely-landing lines is what stands out for me. Disturbing in the best way!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Disengaged Bedfellows (1 minute play) by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman
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    A compelling study of physical and emotional distance. In just a few words, Speckman offers an expansive view of the pain and possibility that comes at the end of a relationship.

    A compelling study of physical and emotional distance. In just a few words, Speckman offers an expansive view of the pain and possibility that comes at the end of a relationship.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Comedy (short play) by David Hansen
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    Pitch-perfect rhythm and dialogue, sharp characterizations, the piece wonderfully captures the comedy and horror of self-doubt. As a former actor who was plagued by stage fright, I recognized myself instantly. A piece full of tension and fun.

    Pitch-perfect rhythm and dialogue, sharp characterizations, the piece wonderfully captures the comedy and horror of self-doubt. As a former actor who was plagued by stage fright, I recognized myself instantly. A piece full of tension and fun.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Why? (a one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
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    At risk of repeating myself, the word that often comes to mind when reading Weaver's work is "heart." His plays are often tender and deeply felt, and Why? is no exception. Another exceptional one-minute piece.

    At risk of repeating myself, the word that often comes to mind when reading Weaver's work is "heart." His plays are often tender and deeply felt, and Why? is no exception. Another exceptional one-minute piece.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Fire and Ice by Emily Russell
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    There's a lot to admire in this delicately-crafted piece that captures the gentle, opening chords of a possible romance while also organically weaving in threads of the political and philosophical. The result is a short play with a disarming amount of heart and beauty.

    There's a lot to admire in this delicately-crafted piece that captures the gentle, opening chords of a possible romance while also organically weaving in threads of the political and philosophical. The result is a short play with a disarming amount of heart and beauty.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: It Wants to Kill Me by Stephen Graff
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    Drum-tight, effective horror. As the mystery deepens, the paranoia grows. This would be a ton of fun to experience live.

    Drum-tight, effective horror. As the mystery deepens, the paranoia grows. This would be a ton of fun to experience live.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: THAT KIND OF BOY [A 1-MINUTE PLAY] by Steven G. Martin
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    Martin deftly creates considerable tension by setting up a situation that plays on our stereotypes then subverts them with unexpected sweetness. Lovely play that would be a welcome addition to any one-minute play festival.

    Martin deftly creates considerable tension by setting up a situation that plays on our stereotypes then subverts them with unexpected sweetness. Lovely play that would be a welcome addition to any one-minute play festival.

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