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Ben Rosenblatt

Recommended by Ben Rosenblatt

  • Black, White, & Red All Over by Daniel Prillaman
    11 Jul. 2020
    “ This was a laugh-out-loud funny read! A chance meeting between a Panda and a Penguin turns into an Abbott and Costello routine, while exploring the dynamics of a first encounter with someone who doesn't look like you or anyone you know. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes ugly and audaciously honest, this play is odd and clever. Very fun! ”
  • JOIN THE MOVEMENT by Rachael Carnes
    11 Jul. 2020
    “ This is a hilarious play! Carnes is so intentional and clear in her rhythms, giving actors and audience alike an abundance of clues. Join the Movement sweeps you up in a whirlwind, the same way character Alison is swept up by her peers. A cheeky short play about leggings, this piece lampoons consumerism and is a fine study on the infectiousness of group-think. ”
  • THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING by Monica Cross
    11 Jul. 2020
    “ Cindi and Dell literally carry the future of human existence in their hands, but how long are they willing to sacrifice their own humanity in order to save it? A tenderly written play about the illusion of hope and the need to let go of the life you were expecting to live in order to live the life you want. Cross explores the beauty and difficulty of moving on from internalized obligation. A moving piece. Gorgeous! ”
  • HIDE and SEEK by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    11 Jul. 2020
    “ This is a beautiful piece which captures, at once, both the innocent wonder of childhood and the fear of self-actualization. It explores, literally and through metaphor, how we can lose time as our most authentic selves as a result of waiting for others to define us. It reminded me of years I wasted in my own life paralyzed by indecision because I couldn't please everyone and of many artistic projects I never completed because they weren't perfect enough. I love this short play and would be thrilled to see it performed by two young or old performers. ”
  • 4 Horses of the Apocalypse by Matthew Weaver
    10 Jul. 2020
    “ Weaver takes us on a journey into the minds of 4 Horsemen's horses, with delightful, thought-provoking and oddly emotional results. I never thought I'd relate so much to the existential questions of a horse, but this play takes me there with a natural and gentle ease. This is a beautiful play for animal lovers or anyone who likes to ponder the various ways in which beings cope with the mundane. Waiting for Godot meets War Horse in this beautiful short play, that is quirky, fun and quite unique! ”
  • Dragged by Emily Hageman
    10 Jul. 2020
    “ The depth of a mother-daughter relationship is beautifully rendered in this piece about life with an addicted parent. Super clever, quick-witted dialogue. Thickly and expertly layered with true-to-life psychology. Dragged cracks your heart but leaves you hopeful. This play will give your audience all the feels. Produce it! ”
  • Wordplay by Kevin Cirone
    12 Sep. 2018
    “ A fun and amusing play that examines the power of derogatory language. Witty, suspenseful and philosophically compelling, the play invites us inside the mind of a white man wrestling with his guilt, as he forces himself to choose his words carefully, with lots of money on the line. Two clever twists at the end offer insightful social commentary. ”
  • The Violet Sisters by Gina Femia
    6 Jul. 2018
    “ This is a phenomenal play, layered with heartache, humor, and the pain of the past. Perfectly timed revelations keep you hooked the entire way. A play about sisterhood, abuse, family dynamics and ultimately love. Tremendously powerful emotional impact. Get the tissues ready. This one is absolutely brilliant. Could not recommend more highly. ”
  • Toxic by Rachel Bublitz
    29 May. 2018
    “ Wow. This devastates you with the truth about young men and masculinity in this country. These are two kids we all know and maybe even have been at a certain point in our lives. It's uncomfortable, tense, fast-paced and brutal in its honesty. The humor is dark and the pathos pitch black. This play is a beautiful mirror for our communities at the exact right time. Produce this. At the very least, read it, now. ”
  • THE ONE ABOUT THE HAMSTER (co-written with Hugh Brinkley) by Rachael Carnes
    7 May. 2018
    “ An adventurous and zany romp through time and (outer)space. Inventive and fast-paced. What a funfilled challenge for three energetic actors and a hamster. A great running metaphor for the old adage: "If you love someone, let them go." Thoroughly enjoyable! ”

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