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Bruce Karp

Recommended by Bruce Karp

  • The [C]Han[n]uk[k]a[h] Play by David Lipschutz
    25 Jan. 2023
    “ Chaos ensues in this funny send-up of "child brings partner home to meet the family." Very clever twists and turns and I think the last twist is delicious - certainly better than the Manishewitz wine. Enjoy the spirited and off-center quirks and conversations. ”
  • Katharine Hepburn Lived Here by Karen Fix Curry
    17 Jan. 2023
    “ This is a comedy full of charm and humor, and don't we all wish we could summon our idols from the afterlife and have a conversation about life and dreams? Ms. Curry finds the humor and honesty in trying to find yourself in a tough business where most people fail. (Playwrights, take note.) Believe in yourself and dreams can come true. Good advice. ”
  • Gimme Shelter by Robert Weibezahl
    17 Jan. 2023
    “ Surprised that no one has recommended this delightful play that brought a big smile to this reader's face. Weibezahl closes the generation gap between Cody and Frances with a surprise twist that is brilliant. I was left wanting to know more about these characters. This is a play that should be successful in any short play festival and I hope more of you read it and enjoy it. ”
  • Cabana Boy by Philip Middleton Williams
    11 Jan. 2023
    “ I applaud Mr. Williams for this engrossing and entertaining play, with characters we care about, and attention to detail. This is a play that should have a fine future and deserves a production! A truly enjoyable read. ”
  • Spill Chick: An Autocorrected Play by John Busser
    11 Jan. 2023
    “ This is a hilariously engineered story over which frequent texters should howl. (The directions/conditions described at the beginning of the script could be their own ten-minute play.) Mr. Busser has crafted (however accidentally) a play that subtly skews our society's obsession with technology, but also touches on the problem of misinformation and what it can do to relationships. At least that's what I think, but possibly I didn't get it because of autocorrect. (LOL) Well done! ”
  • The Right Man by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ A very respectable mystery thriller with a great twist, by this prolific and talented author. I am jealous that she can think of so many different ideas for plays. This one has tension, snappy dialogue and a delicious finish, and should be a big crowd pleaser in any short play festival. ”
  • The Long and Short of It by Donald E. Baker
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ A delightful play about a touchy subject, that most writers aren't willing to touch. The dialogue between the characters is priceless and I hope, not too racy for theater companies to consider, because it's a lot of fun, as well as providing us all with something to think about, i.e., it's not what you have, it's what you do with it. Enough said. ”
  • The Replacement by Morey Norkin
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ I found this play to be moving and timely. Norkin's depiction of the bubbie was spot on, funny when it needed to be, and serious when she is making a point about hate. A very successful walk on the tightrope between the two sentiments. This is a play that should be seen! ”
  • Be That As It May by Andrew Martineau
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ A funny, theatrical play filled with comic intensity. Will the professor jump? Will the student find her light? A comic commentary on dealing with failure and despair? Why not? Martineau ups the stakes throughout and it's a delightfully manic ride. ”
  • Not a Hallmark Christmas by Debra A. Cole
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ Ms. Cole has written a terrifically funny, on-target spoof of Hallmark films, with a twist most unlike what you'd find in a real Hallmark film, and all the better for us. Witty dialogue and a great set-up make this a fun play for a holiday-related play festival. ”

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