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Recommended by Carl(os) Roa

  • Desert Stories For Lost Girls by Lily Rushing
    16 Jun. 2021
    “ What I loved about this play was that it followed its own logic and didn’t fall into the same cause-and-effect style of storytelling that dominates Western theatre. It’s such a joy to see playwrights throw three-act structure and kitchen sink drama out the window, and to take control of a more personal or spiritual narrative. ”
  • They Extract! by Eppchez !
    12 Jan. 2021
    “ Something I’ve always appreciated about Eppchez’s writing style is that ey’re able to portray complex emotional states in an effective way. All the characters in this world show the oxymorons, unspeakable thoughts, and difficult-to-communicate ideas that we all carry in our minds, but don’t know how to express. The love story in this play isn’t a simple one, and every moment between Woolen and Vera feels rooted in a compelling and satisfying mystery. ”
  • Lowndes by Megan Schumacher
    30 Dec. 2020
    “ After reading this play, I was really impressed by Megan's ability to cover so much terrain in a one-act. It also reminded me of the many hurdles with voter suppression and how they persist even today. In order to understand the present we must look at the past, and Lowndes does a great job of depicting that past. ”
  • Whirlpool by Jonathan Edmondson
    19 Dec. 2020
    “ This play makes me yearn so much for romance! Whirlpool never reaches melodramatic heights, instead opting for the heat and tension we can find in everyday interactions. Jonathan's play shows the intimacy that's possible in queer love stories, while never denying the complexity that such a relationship deserves. A great choice for producers that embrace the romance, coming-of-age, or drama genre. ”
  • Stray Cats and Pecan Pie by Julie Zaffarano
    17 Dec. 2020
    “ I’ve known Julie’s writing for some time and I think of this play as her best work! The conversations between the two main characters reveals a lot of shocking details about their dynamic, in a way that I haven’t seen in an adoptee/birth mother relationship. This is not a story that pulls any punches with an audience that anticipates a Hallmark ending, and Julie does excellent work in making us feel uncomfortable with our expectations. ”
  • Keep Me Posted by Stephanie Kyung Sun Walters
    14 Apr. 2019
    “ Keep Me Posted plays with tone and mood in a way that is unexpected, weaving seamlessly between satire and trauma on the drop of a hat. After watching a reading of this piece hosted by Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists, I was very impressed by the way Walters was able to communicate the duality of a vapid and transactional dating scene next to the desire for safety against an unknown predator. Stephanie Kyung-Sun Walters has a writing style that allows an audience to feel pulled by the same forces of nature she describes in her poetry. ”