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Robert Weibezahl

Recommended by Robert Weibezahl

  • Watercolors by Philip Middleton Williams
    4 Jun. 2023
    “ The title of this compelling and heartfelt play refers to some specific artwork left behind by a talented dead painter, but also, metaphorically, to the brave pursuit of an art and a life that are at once fragile and immutable. Williams deftly plays with this metaphor, exploring big questions about the legacy of an artist and the mysteries that permeate even the most loving, committed relationships. WATERCOLORS gallops along like an intriguing, beautifully-structured mystery, then dares to pause for us to catch our breaths and think about deeper things. A rich and accomplished work. ”
  • TWO OLD MEN SITTING ON A BENCH (a gentle short comedy) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    23 Mar. 2023
    “ O’Neill-Butler’s pitch-perfect ear for dialogue rings clear in this touching two-hander. Mac is weathering the realities of later life with the sincere, if clumsy, support of his buddy Bob. Their exchange truly captures the way many men talk around the truth while still managing to get to its core. Two great roles for older actors, with so much to explore beneath the surface of the words. ”
  • THERE'S NEW LIFE COMING by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    17 Mar. 2023
    “ Doris is an absolutely hilarious character, a “little old lady” who quickly sheds her repressed demeanor with aplomb now that widowhood has propelled her to the public library for books on grief … or … sex? I’d wager there is not a single actress “of a certain age” who wouldn’t kill to play this role. I hope many theatres give them the chance! Another perceptive and entertaining slice of truth about aging from Marj O’Neill-Butler. ”
  • WEDDING BELL BLUES by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    17 Mar. 2023
    “ This wonderfully real dialogue between mother and daughter as wedding plans are made (and challenged) captures many subtle details about each of their lives and their complicated relationship. It unfolds with poignancy and humor and the ending is perfect! ”
  • Angels and Pastrami by Bruce Karp
    17 Mar. 2023
    “ Bruce Karp’s plays often provide a compassionate, humanist perspective, and ANGELS AND PASTRAMI is no exception. A charming, thought-provoking fantasy with very real and timely underpinnings, this story about the harsh reality of being unhoused contains surprising multitudes – and much to ponder -- in its richly-wrought ten-minutes. The ending is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. ”
  • THE EQUIVALENT OF SENSATION, full-length play for 5 Women by Arianna Rose
    1 Mar. 2023
    “ A sharp, daring, and utterly compelling portrait of four (real-life) women who shaped the legacy of modern art as they struggled to shaped their own unconventional lives. Arianna Rose displays her usual passion for finding truth through words in a play filled with rhythmic dialogue, honest emotion, and extraordinarily well-drawn characters. This always absorbing play pays great, overdue tribute to some under-sung women from our cultural past. ”
  • 15 Seconds by Bruce Karp
    13 Jan. 2023
    “ Bruce Karp’s beautiful, heartbreaking short play touches on many of the painful, violent, confusing realities we live with today. There are no easy answers, but if communication and love are our last best hopes, 15 SECONDS offers a welcome entry point. Karp’s fierce scenario and well-crafted words will make you cry, but more importantly, they will make you think. ”
  • 8 Aunt Marys - a 1 minute monologue for a teen girl by Arianna Rose
    17 Nov. 2022
    “ Pity the teen whose entire social worth and self-esteem hinge on text communication. An arcane typo from your boyfriend could trigger an emotional tsunami. That’s what happens to Jackie, the alternately sharp and shattered fifteen-year-old who delivers Arianna Rose’s high-octane monologue. In just one minute, Jackie runs the gamut of emotions with hilarity and heart. Though the technology has changed, the hormonal histrionics of teen angst are eternal. A great piece for a young actor who wants to show off her acting chops. ”
  • Home Truth (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    17 Oct. 2022
    “ Death and funerals can bring out the best or worst in families. Sisters, Angela and Laura, display both traits in this subtle and pointed short play. Restrained expression masks a long-buried affection; A true sense of concern lurks beneath the prickly conversation. Every moment rings true. Two great parts for a pair of mature actresses. ”
  • I CHOOSE YOU by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    28 Sep. 2022
    “ Nick and Lauren are like a million couples: she’s overworked, corralling and chauffeuring the kids, while juggling graduate school, too; he’s frustrated by the changes in their marriage, yet a little less help around the house than he could be. But from the expert pen of Marj O’Neill-Butler, don’t expect the pat outcome. I CHOOSE YOU is an endearing short love story that shakes up all the tropes and keeps hope burning bright. Perfect for Valentine’s Day festivals.
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