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Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

Recommended by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

  • Isle of Dol by J.E. Hibbard
    31 Mar. 2021
    “ Hibbard has crafted an incredibly fun play with ISLE OF DOL. Reminiscent of the best of horror/adventure cinema and literature, the play revolves around a group of explorers who set out to discover and prove to the world the existence of an oft-mythologized island full of haunted dolls.

    This play provides plenty for the audience to feast upon, and would be so much fun to stage and design. Nostalgic, indulgent, creepy, and humorous, I'd love to see this play come to life on stage. ”
  • Clarissa Buys The Flowers Herself by Kate Schwartz
    30 Mar. 2021
    “ This is a beautiful adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway that captures so much of the isolation and interiority of the original novel, brought about by war, mental illness, and a recent pandemic, in a way that is familiar and haunting to contemporary audiences. Weaving T.S. Eliot lines within the text in a choral manner, this play has an echoing nature that could be beautifully reflected in design elements.

    I would absolutely love to see this staged! ”
  • When Life Gives You Lemons (10 Minute Play) by Pamela Morgan
    10 Mar. 2021
    “ A beautiful, beautiful play. Heart-wrenching. Both mother and son are lovingly and truthfully drawn. This would be a perfect addition to festivals about motherhood or festivals celebrating and exploring characters on the spectrum. Well done. ”
  • Black, White, & Red All Over by Daniel Prillaman
    9 Mar. 2021
    “ A charming play about an unlikely meeting between a panda and a penguin...and the surprising questions they might have for one another. Very fun. Very funny. Great for 10 min play festivals! ”
  • Uncut (A one-minute monologue) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
    7 Mar. 2021
    “ This piece offers an actress a quick set-up with an enjoyable punch line.

    Stand-up-esque, this is piece could really play to a comic's strengths. ”
  • Puppet Man by Andrew Black
    25 Feb. 2021
    “ I was able to see an early production of this play in Indianapolis several years ago. Black explores the often overlooked aspects of prisons (particularly in media) by focusing on art inside the facilities, and in this particular case, the art of puppetry. The "gang" of puppeteers under Dr. Markos, while made up of a hobnob of prisoners, create a compelling ensemble to cheer for. ”
  • The Elusive Pursuit of Maximum Bliss by Ken Preuss
    25 Feb. 2021
    “ I was lucky to see a performance of this play on Zoom by Crossroads Theater Shed. Part science fiction, part romance, this play is all in on asking the important, and sometimes overlooked, questions about the human experience and the ever-elusive "happiness." ”
  • The End Is Just The Beginning by John Mabey
    25 Feb. 2021
    “ I was grateful to see a Zoom performance of this play by Crossroads Theater Shed. A funny and cringeworthy look at the awkwardness of ending a friendship, particularly when technology is involved. Unexpected and delightful, and perfect for the current moment. ”
  • Thank You, Two by John Minigan
    25 Feb. 2021
    “ I was lucky to see a Zoom performance of this play by Crossroads Theater Shed. The play is charming and gives two "techies" their moment onstage. I was hit with overwhelming nostalgia for high school theatre, romances, and the familiar bittersweetness of closing nights. A great choice for HS actors. ”
  • Peter Pan and Wendy by Lauren Gunderson
    20 Feb. 2021
    “ A really lovely and fun adaptation. It maintains all of the magic of the original, with more spunk and contemporary humor. Having Wendy be a scientist-in-bloom is brilliant, and Tiger Lily is totally wonderful, as is the centering of indigenous lives and land. A really ingenious retelling that examines how idealized notions of boyish fantasy (Pirates! War! Mermaids!) stand in as metaphors for patriarchal, materialistic society. A great version of a classic that deserves plenty of productions! ”

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