Recommended by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Different, a monologue by Emma Goldman-Sherman
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    A beautiful, poetic meditation on identity and difference. The subtleties of this piece are at times lyrical and at times direct, and this monologue's refrain is artfully woven throughout. Imagining the potential this piece has in performance gives me chills.

    A beautiful, poetic meditation on identity and difference. The subtleties of this piece are at times lyrical and at times direct, and this monologue's refrain is artfully woven throughout. Imagining the potential this piece has in performance gives me chills.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Talking to Myself by Cameron Houg
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    A moving, contemplative piece that poses a lot of questions about life and living in the moment. Would we change things if we knew we'd end up happier in the end? What would happen if we didn't?

    A moving, contemplative piece that poses a lot of questions about life and living in the moment. Would we change things if we knew we'd end up happier in the end? What would happen if we didn't?

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Karma Cop by Megan Ann Jacobs
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    A really clever and fun romp that explores the human, magical embodiment of Karma. This play ends on a sweet note, and is peppered with humor throughout. Would be a great addition to a short play festival, and I could also see it playing very well with college-aged or younger actors to flex their comedy skills.

    A really clever and fun romp that explores the human, magical embodiment of Karma. This play ends on a sweet note, and is peppered with humor throughout. Would be a great addition to a short play festival, and I could also see it playing very well with college-aged or younger actors to flex their comedy skills.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: 1980 (Or Why I'm Voting For John Anderson) by Patricia Cotter
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    I absolutely love this play, and as an actress, am drawn to every role. Witty, funny, and heartbreaking, this piece even ends with one of my favorite moments I've ever read for the stage. Brava!

    I absolutely love this play, and as an actress, am drawn to every role. Witty, funny, and heartbreaking, this piece even ends with one of my favorite moments I've ever read for the stage. Brava!

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: GOLDFISH MOBILITY by Emma Goldman-Sherman
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    This piece not only hits a homerun with its funny, satiric look at today's overzealous online culture, but also satisfies with its subtle, underplayed feminist message: it's okay to be loud, it's ok to be heard.

    This piece not only hits a homerun with its funny, satiric look at today's overzealous online culture, but also satisfies with its subtle, underplayed feminist message: it's okay to be loud, it's ok to be heard.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Wash Your Hands, You Moron by Emily Hageman
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    Funny and real, this piece rings true and is written with a distinctive voice that lightens the otherwise serious subject matter. I only wish I had it in my pocket at all times to broadcast its important, yet seemingly simple, message: WASH YOUR HANDS.

    Funny and real, this piece rings true and is written with a distinctive voice that lightens the otherwise serious subject matter. I only wish I had it in my pocket at all times to broadcast its important, yet seemingly simple, message: WASH YOUR HANDS.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: I mean...meow? by Megan Ann Jacobs
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    Had the pleasure of seeing this play as a part of Fat Turtle Theatre Company's Quaranteeny Festival and, especially as a cat owner, enjoyed its riff on what so many are experiencing in this age of work from home. Perfect for inclusion in virtual performance festivals!

    Had the pleasure of seeing this play as a part of Fat Turtle Theatre Company's Quaranteeny Festival and, especially as a cat owner, enjoyed its riff on what so many are experiencing in this age of work from home. Perfect for inclusion in virtual performance festivals!

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: The Big Bad Wolf by Victoria Z. Daly
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    A great piece for an actress in the 50-60 set. Feisty, this grandma has a viewpoint that (unfortunately) many Americans hold, and delivered correctly, would serve as a strong satire for today's audiences.

    A great piece for an actress in the 50-60 set. Feisty, this grandma has a viewpoint that (unfortunately) many Americans hold, and delivered correctly, would serve as a strong satire for today's audiences.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: You Haven't Changed A Bit by Donna Hoke
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    A beautiful play. Tender, it hits the sweetest of notes. Highly recommend this wonderful piece for older actors -- audiences will walk away the better for having experienced it.

    A beautiful play. Tender, it hits the sweetest of notes. Highly recommend this wonderful piece for older actors -- audiences will walk away the better for having experienced it.

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  • Elisabeth Giffin Speckman: Blue Frogs by Matthew Weaver
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    Love this piece! Charming and funny, it would be a great add to any short play festival and a fun romp for actors and audiences alike!

    Love this piece! Charming and funny, it would be a great add to any short play festival and a fun romp for actors and audiences alike!

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