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Bruce Karp

Recommended by Bruce Karp

  • Etched in Stone by Andrew Martineau
    2 Jun. 2021
    “ This is a lovely, emotion-filled play about many things - life, death, guilt, caviar and margaritas - among others. Cleverly constructed and executed, we easily fall for Fanny and Peter in their present and past incarnations. Their emotions and stories feel real, with wry humor infiltrating throughout. Very enjoyable and moving.

    I also must add that my song of choice, should there be a memorial after I go, is the same as the song that ends this heartfelt play. ”
  • A Conversation About Mom by John Busser
    18 May. 2021
    “ A strong play with a painful but necessary conversation between father and son. There's an unexpected twist at the end that provides hope for reconciliation. Very well-written and believable. Well done! ”
  • Fireworks by Ross Tedford Kendall
    18 May. 2021
    “ Fireworks is a lovely, quick moving play with great potential for spectacular visual effects. It carries a somewhat mysterious story that we can relate to in this difficult time. It reminds us, too, about taking some responsibility for our own life. I like the conclusion where the seemingly uncaring and hard-hearted lead character softens just a bit. Crisp dialogue all the way through. Very nice work! ”
  • Reunion by Steve Karp
    7 May. 2021
    “ I was looking at random for an interesting play and found one in "Reunion," by a fellow playwright with the same last name, but no relation.

    What I found was a charming two-hander, crisply written, about an older couple, separated by implied indifference to each other when younger, who get together later in life, and get to rehash the wounds of youth, leading up to a reconciliation that is well-earned. The snappy dialogue keeps the action moving, leading to a climactic spilling of emotions. I recommend you read this play, which has great roles for older actors! ”
  • A FAVOUR by Paul Smith
    1 Apr. 2021
    “ Another well-written play by Mr. Smith that has more going on that meets the eye. You will be quite shocked by the ending. This is a story that will make you want to reach out to the elderly people closest to you to make sure they're not quietly suffering. ”
  • A BREAK by Paul Smith
    1 Apr. 2021
    “ A lovely play. Tense and terse dialogue will keep you unsure as to what is coming, and you will get a surprise twist at the end. Mr. Smith has taken a simple premise and created an emotionally full story. Well done! ”
  • ME DIRECT by Rachael Carnes
    31 Mar. 2021
    “ Ms. Carnes has written a "let's put on a show" scenario that somehow reminds me of Waiting for Godot. Sharp, crisp, funny dialogue, on the madcap side, but ultimately, readers will understand the character's (and author's) love for theater and the need to collaborate to get it right. ”
  • with the swallows by Ricky J. Martinez
    27 Mar. 2021
    “ A beautiful piece of work with layers of emotions presented in waves that will leave you holding on to your seat. The characters are all clearly drawn and beautifully express themselves throughout. Martinez has such imagination and the play's theatricality shines through. ”
  • CORK FLOATS! by Donna Warfield
    27 Mar. 2021
    “ Ms. Warfield's play is a delightful comedy filled with lines that "sizzle, rather than fizzle," to quote a line from the play (sort of). There's a lovely comic surprise and good roles for two older actors. ”
  • TOES TAPPING WILDLY, a 30 minute comedy for 12+ actors by Arianna Rose
    25 Mar. 2021
    “ I wanted to read this play because Arianna has written some wonderful stories based on real people. In this play, she's painted a wonderful and visual story of the early days of Ginger Rogers, and it was shocking to learn she was kidnapped by her own father as a baby. The vivid stage directions paint a clear picture. Her imagery heightens the play's action. This play should be produced! ”

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