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Recommended by Dave Osmundsen

  • Williston by Adam Seidel
    12 Feb. 2018
    “ I thoroughly enjoyed this play! Sharp dialogue, a slow-burn narrative that pays off and then some, and a VERY well-executed twist. A scintillating exploration of how business corrupts people, and the fine line between commerce and conscience. Strong actors can really sink their teeth into these characters and make them snap, crackle, pop, and sparkle. Well done piece! ”
  • two of us on the run by Steve McMahon
    10 Feb. 2018
    “ A fast-paced, funny, and intelligent contribution to the “on the road” sub-genre, this time involving two suburban teenage girls who decide to skip out on their small town and hit the road. Great insight into what it means to be a teenage girl today, the challenges of finding your place in a world that’s growing more and more chaotic, and letting go in a world that is increasingly controlled by technology. Fun dialogue and fantastic monologues for young actresses to perform. I really enjoyed this play! ”
  • Canvas by Andrew Heinrich
    10 Feb. 2018
    “ A compact and compelling story about class, perception, and how we justify actions that may seem suspect to others. ”
  • Adoption of Grief by Jessie Salsbury
    8 Feb. 2018
    “ A fascinating play about a thought-provoking topic that will surely inspire audience debate. Salsbury lends a sympathetic ear to all of her characters, refusing to take sides or provide easy answers. The first few lines draw you right into the play, and you can’t help but keep watching to find out how it all ends. A necessary play for today’s volatile racial and political climate. ”
  • To Tread Among Serpents by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    20 Nov. 2017
    “ An intriguing and atmospheric Southern Gothic story about a gruesome crime in a small Southern community. But beyond that, it tells of how we use and twist the truth to our own advantage. Bleak, but very believable. Two strong female characters at the center, and some opportunities for chilling theatricality. ”
  • Jump by Charly Evon Simpson
    19 Oct. 2017
    “ A funny, heart-wrenching, and gorgeously written play about grief and depression. The central character and her relationships with the people and the world around her are fascinating. The final third of the play is the biggest gut-punch I've had reading a play in quite a while, but it concludes on a tender and hopeful note. In addition to having a powerful story and well-drawn characters, the play is stupendously theatrical from page one. I hope to see a production of this play soon! ”
  • Go Ask D'Alice by Vicki Vodrey
    10 Oct. 2017
    “ I love plays that surprise me, and this ten-minute play had more surprises in it than many full-lengths I see/read. At first, the story is hilarious and just the slightest bit terrifying. You think it's going in one direction, but then it veers into the hilariously unexpected. But by the end, you get to know both of these characters on a deeply personal level, and genuinely feel for them. Funny, surprising, and poignant, this is a wonderful one-act for two strong actresses. ”
  • The Back Porch Test by Robert Lynn
    9 Oct. 2017
    “ A young woman feeds her boyfriend some less-than-savory food and drink, which he manages to tolerate... but there’s a twist that I don’t dare spoil! In addition to well-drawn characters and zippy dialogue, this play is a surprisingly poignant piece about the role of honesty in courtship. A thoroughly delightful, highly amusing, and very sweet one-act play. ”
  • El Loro, El Gato y El Espiritu Santo (or The Parrot, the Cat and the Holy Ghost) by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    6 Oct. 2017
    “ I saw a reading of this play as part of the Midwest Dramatists Conference. Hilarious, outrageous, and delightful from start to finish, with strong dialogue and meaty roles for the actresses. I was enchanted from start to finish. ”
  • Hocking Murray by George Sapio
    5 Oct. 2017
    “ A wildly clever and funny, yet deeply philosophical and thought-provoking comedy. The writing is crisp and sharp, and the plotting is well-paced and surprising. ”

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