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Bruce Karp

Recommended by Bruce Karp

  • Ice Box Cake and the Man from Lima (Monologue) by Donald E. Baker
    24 Mar. 2021
    “ I want to recommend this monologue which is both funny and sad. The main character, Velma, a white woman in the 1950's South, allows all of her worst instincts and prejudices to show as she talks to a friend about cake, bunco and that dark-skinned man who's dating her neighbor. Some of Velma's statements are outrageous and funny, others are troublesome, to say the least. Recent developments tell us that while progress may have been made, we're not there yet. Baker's story exposes not only how life used to be, but how in many ways it still is. Worth reading! ”
  • SPARE ROOM by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    24 Mar. 2021
    “ This is a wonderful story, with terse dialogue and surprising twists. Ms. O'Neill-Butler is always effective in creating realistic characters and believable situations. Read it and, if you're in a position to produce it, I say "Go for it." ”
  • ZAHMA by John Kelly
    21 Feb. 2021
    “ This is a very clever play by a writer who clearly loves wordplay. Fun, quite audience friendly, and deserves to be seen! ”
  • Artifact by Robert Weibezahl
    21 Feb. 2021
    “ A very interesting and unique premise for a play, "Artifact" is crisply written, tense, thanks to a good build-up, and ultimately satisfying, leaving us to wonder what happens after the lights fade...nicely done. ”
  • The Down-Low Dating Show by Steven G. Martin
    29 Jan. 2021
    “ Such a funny premise and well-executed. The title alone was enough to get me to select it for a read. Clever, great setup and exposes some of the foibles of marriage and sex. For a short play, it was a packed package, pardon the expression... ”
  • PASS THE AGGREVATION by Jack Levine
    29 Jan. 2021
    “ A screwball comedy about a family dinner gone...screwball. Funny and clever, Mr. Levine's story makes some head-spinning turns to keep the action moving to a hopeless and hilarious conclusion. Very enjoyable! ”
  • Viva - A Monologue by Robert Weibezahl
    29 Jan. 2021
    “ The character of Joni is beautifully brought to life. Whether or not the story is based on a real person, I wanted to know so much more about her. Having known some very vocal and mentally stable 90-year-olds, his portrayal of Joni is spot on. Well done! ”
  • LUNCH MONEY, a 10-minute play by Arianna Rose
    29 Jan. 2021
    “ I very much enjoyed the interaction between the characters of this play. Ms. Rose is an expert at crisp, believable dialogue and the setup and resolution of the plot is expert. I also applaud her for making the woman character the smartest and strongest character. ”
  • THE EQUIVALENT OF SENSATION, full-length play for 5 Women by Arianna Rose
    7 Dec. 2020
    “ This is a beautifully conceived and written play about two sisters of whom most people know very little - the Cones of Baltimore. You'll want to know more about their lives after reading this play. The language and visual effects are inventive and stunning. You may also be surprised to learn about the sisters' relationship with the estimable Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. A full production is inevitable! ”
  • All Together Now by Philip Middleton Williams
    10 Nov. 2020
    “ With a clever premise, full of little and bigger surprises, Williams has created a warm comedy-drama with well-written and relatable characters, and a twisty-turny story that has a highly satisfying ending. It's a play that also makes the case that a family is what you make of it. Read, enjoy, recommend and, to producers, produce it! ”

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