Recommended by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Scavengers (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
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    SCAVENGERS offers us a familiar set-up--a first date--but quickly transitions into the strange. I was drawn in by the delightful dialogue and instantly curious when the teen couple interrupts the piece, shifting it into new, fresh territory. The play then makes a nice second turn, leaving us satisfied and intrigued with the possibility of what's to come for Klara and Jeff.

    SCAVENGERS offers us a familiar set-up--a first date--but quickly transitions into the strange. I was drawn in by the delightful dialogue and instantly curious when the teen couple interrupts the piece, shifting it into new, fresh territory. The play then makes a nice second turn, leaving us satisfied and intrigued with the possibility of what's to come for Klara and Jeff.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Serious Moonlight by Emily McClain
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    SERIOUS MOONLIGHT packs some serious nostalgia as two young women navigate the 90s Prom Night that "could be" if only things were different. A great piece to showcase young actresses and to remind audiences of the tumultuous thrills and disappointments of youth.

    SERIOUS MOONLIGHT packs some serious nostalgia as two young women navigate the 90s Prom Night that "could be" if only things were different. A great piece to showcase young actresses and to remind audiences of the tumultuous thrills and disappointments of youth.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: EXHALE by Steven G. Martin
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    MARTIN once again wows with this 1 minute theatrical feast for the eyes and soul. The simplest act of human connection onstage is presented with exhilarating and poignant precision. A piece that will linger and leave you with plenty to contemplate.

    MARTIN once again wows with this 1 minute theatrical feast for the eyes and soul. The simplest act of human connection onstage is presented with exhilarating and poignant precision. A piece that will linger and leave you with plenty to contemplate.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Quarantined with Human by Claudia Haas
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    Snoozeball perfectly embodies the maligned cat, COVID homebound with its human. Funny and succinct, this play is a silly, 1 minute treat.

    Snoozeball perfectly embodies the maligned cat, COVID homebound with its human. Funny and succinct, this play is a silly, 1 minute treat.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: A Tale of Two Ornaments - Part of the "Have Yourself a Twisty Little Christmas" Anthology by Claudia Haas
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    Absolutely charming and SO MUCH FUN! I could see young actors AND old actors alike having a blast playing these roles, and audiences are sure to smile, laugh, and applaud Claudia Haas's creativity with this holiday piece.

    Absolutely charming and SO MUCH FUN! I could see young actors AND old actors alike having a blast playing these roles, and audiences are sure to smile, laugh, and applaud Claudia Haas's creativity with this holiday piece.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: ALLIANCE by Emma Goldman-Sherman
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    A beautifully done play with subtle, sophisticated roles for young actors. What a joy to watch the characters of CAL and JANE transform from the quiet and the bullied into empowered allies (NOT friends, okay?) in a believable and well-crafted 10 minutes. Absolutely recommend for student actors in middle school to high school!

    A beautifully done play with subtle, sophisticated roles for young actors. What a joy to watch the characters of CAL and JANE transform from the quiet and the bullied into empowered allies (NOT friends, okay?) in a believable and well-crafted 10 minutes. Absolutely recommend for student actors in middle school to high school!

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: FLOATING BUBBLES by Jack Levine
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    Short and sweet, Dick and Jane are delightful. Their park bench meet-cute is reminiscent of 1940s romantic comedies, and stylistically allows the actors to have great fun in their interpretations. Many a director would enjoy staging this piece!

    Short and sweet, Dick and Jane are delightful. Their park bench meet-cute is reminiscent of 1940s romantic comedies, and stylistically allows the actors to have great fun in their interpretations. Many a director would enjoy staging this piece!

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: A BUMP IN THE NIGHT ( a 10 minute mystery) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    A delightful play perfect for Halloween-themed or spooky short play festivals. I loved that I didn't know what to expect next. A lot of great material for actors and directors to play with in terms of choices.

    A delightful play perfect for Halloween-themed or spooky short play festivals. I loved that I didn't know what to expect next. A lot of great material for actors and directors to play with in terms of choices.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Cornered by Becky Schlomann
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    I had the pleasure of seeing this piece in a filmed performance for Fat Turtle Theatre Company's 10 Minute Play Festival in August 2020. The dialogue is snappy and sassy, and the situation is such a great one to throw actors (and the audience) into. I love how the text works on so many levels and lends itself to multiple dramatic interpretations, from the literal to the less concrete.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this piece in a filmed performance for Fat Turtle Theatre Company's 10 Minute Play Festival in August 2020. The dialogue is snappy and sassy, and the situation is such a great one to throw actors (and the audience) into. I love how the text works on so many levels and lends itself to multiple dramatic interpretations, from the literal to the less concrete.

    ”
  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Climate Change by Philip Middleton Williams
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    A hilarious look at the relativity of temperature achieved in a quick and clever minute.

    A hilarious look at the relativity of temperature achieved in a quick and clever minute.

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