Recommended by Scott Stolnack

  • APEX PREDATOR
    10 Jan. 2020
    A chilling look at an encounter between a woman scientist and a couple of beer-swilling good ol’ boys “just kidding around” out in the back woods of Oregon. In eleven tight pages, Carnes deftly portrays a certain repugnant species of masculinity and its terrifying effects. A great piece.
  • You Haven't Changed A Bit
    22 Jul. 2019
    A simple and touching two-hander that unfolds beautifully. About the power to connect, at whatever age. Saw this read in Seattle, and would love to see it staged.
  • A Paper Forest
    13 Jul. 2019
    A short-and-sweet play about hope, and about taking a stand for future generations -- and for past ones.
  • BREAK
    17 May. 2019
    Sara Jean Accuardi has a gift for writing compelling, funny, heartbreakingly real dialog. A play about fitting in, and not fitting in. What begins as mundane and comical and a little mysterious transforms as if by magic into something much more serious and deep. A lovely play, and well worth a read.
  • Visiting Cezanne
    13 May. 2019
    I saw this play performed in a small theater in Seattle. Some great language, and an interesting window into the lives and struggles of a (now-famous) artist. If you're interested in Cezanne and his time (even if you're not!) this play is worth a read.
  • People of the Book
    9 May. 2019
    This taut drama touches on questions of “truth,” love, lust, loyalty, heroism, post-traumatic stress, and patriotism. It does so with dialog that crackles with energy and dark humor, and complex, conflicted characters. A strong new work by an accomplished playwright.
  • Brisé
    3 May. 2019
    Wow. Brisé is a beautiful, searing one-act about a young man losing his memory, some painful truths about his past, and the love of those around him. The language is simple yet lyrical, and builds to an emotional ending. Would be a powerful piece for an accomplished dancer/actor.
  • A Quick Trip to Happiness
    8 Jun. 2018
    A strong 10-minute play. Darkly absurd, intelligent, heartfelt and deep.
  • Building Madness! a 1930s Screwball Comedy
    14 Apr. 2018
    Clever, thoroughly enjoyable comedy, with a large dose of screwball craziness in the second act. Will leave you dazed and smiling at the end.

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