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Recommended by Bruce Karp

  • The Closet Door by Sam Heyman
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ As someone who took forever to come out, I identified with the fear of Brett's character. Years later, I wondered why I was so afraid to be myself. (No longer an issue...LOL). Heyman's set up of the story is excellent, the dialogue realistic and funny...and the ending was just as I hoped it would be. Well done! ”
  • A Ruby in a Sky of Diamonds by Christopher Plumridge
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ This is a sweet, fantastical play about remembrance, regret and ultimately, love. It has lovely, atmospheric dialogue and would be a lovely play for a short play festival with good roles for the two actresses. ”
  • Borderline by RANDY WARREN
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ A terrific premise with a great twist, "Borderline" meets the immigration issue head on and it's topsy turvy for the town mayor who suddenly finds out he is suddenly...well, I'm not giving away the ending. Mr. Warren's dialogue is clever and very much on point. ”
  • George Santos is a Farshtunkener! by David Lipschutz
    10 Jan. 2023
    “ Not only is this short monologue timely, it is a lesson in Yiddish, and funny, too, although the underlying situation involving Mr. Farshtunkener is not. ”
  • A Doll for my Daughter by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    8 Jan. 2023
    “ This play begins sweetly, even a bit comically, yet packs a powerful punch and reminder that life can be shattered in minutes. Mr. Dzubak subtly builds emotional power into a very moving and apt conclusion in just a small number of pages. Audiences will be moved and frankly, members of Congress and state legislatures should read works such as this, so that they understand the importance of doing something to quell the rate of violence in the country. ”
  • The Gift by Karen Fix Curry
    8 Jan. 2023
    “ Anyone who has ever been in a situation such as Miriam's will appreciate this subversive short comedy by Ms. Curry. The surprise twist at the end is priceless. She is able to say so much in just five minutes, and this play should be a hit for any short play festival. ”
  • MRS. DUNN ( a 10 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    19 Dec. 2022
    “ A lovely and ultimately powerful story of a caring teacher working to save a talented student burdened by family failures. A terrific twist and O'Neill -Butler's signature crisp and relatable dialogue make this worth reading and producing. ”
  • It Came From Beneath the Far Right by John Busser
    19 Dec. 2022
    “ Busser's take on managing he-who-shall-not-be-named, is absolutely spot-on and hilarious. Many of us writers have probably tried to satirize the Republicans' madness, but Busser has found the perfect defining aspect of every character (and no doubts about who they are) and turned it into theatrical magic. It may not play in Peoria, but it will play in any theater that is willing to produce comic anarchy. ”
  • UNVERIFIED by Adam Richter
    19 Dec. 2022
    “ Richter expertly captures the obsessive nature of social media in this short, sharp play. It moves quickly, and says a lot about people's need to be heard and accepted, no matter whether or not people want to know what you think. Well-suited for short play festivals looking at today's world. ”
  • Gown by Robert Weibezahl
    1 Dec. 2022
    “ I absolutely loved the premise of this play. Heartfelt, well-conceived with three highly relatable characters, and a payoff that will bring tears to the readers' eyes and the audiences' eyes, too. Well done. ”

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