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Ben Rosenblatt

Recommended by Ben Rosenblatt

  • SUPER-DEATH! by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    5 May. 2018
    “ This play just brought me to ugly tears on the subway. A play about that's ultimately about giving, it explores loss, grief, acceptance under the circumstances of a dying loved one. Is it possible that such a play is also energetic, highly theatrical, upbeat and fun as hell? Somehow, yes! I loved this play more with each passing word. ”
  • Letter to my Brother by Franky D. Gonzalez
    5 May. 2018
    “ A (mostly) monologue that moves like a butterfly and stings like only family can. A beautiful tribute to brotherhood that transports you into the middle of an exhilarating heavyweight fight only to knock you out with pure tenderness. The toughness of the character makes his sincerity all the more touching. Highly recommend. ”
  • My Body by Rachel Bublitz
    23 Apr. 2018
    “ This play brilliantly takes one of society's biggest double standards and turns it on its head. Super smart and hilarious, until you remember how unfunny the reality is. Incredibly relevant to today's "smash the patriarchy" cultural ethos, this play is equally important for men and women alike to see. Entertaining, fun and horrifying all at once. Highly recommend. ”
  • Alice, Pursued by a Bear by Claudia Haas
    20 Apr. 2018
    “ In this unique short, Alice's anxiety is personified (or bear-ified) by a character in the play, through whom we see the inner workings of a mind paralyzed with worry. It's, at once, endearing and disquieting, as it depicts the greatest weapon our fear deploys: Comfort. Great dialogue and wonderful insight. Very smart. ”
  • To Love and Be Loved in Return by Franky D. Gonzalez
    20 Apr. 2018
    “ Gorgeous and heartbreaking. An insightful short play about the longing for perfect love. I connect deeply with Gonzalez's take on relationships and romance, even though it's a tough pill to swallow - that the satisfaction found in fantasy can never last in reality, but the false hope it might never fades. Also enjoyable, is the continual subversion of expectations both in this play and in his other work. I'm a fan. ”
  • JANEY SMITH: A FOOTBALL FAN MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    20 Apr. 2018
    “ An unflinching character study of a sex worker. A tiny slice of life that tells a massive story of a new mother fighting for survival. Specific, honest, uncomfortable. Dense material for a talented young actress. ”
  • Before You Get Married by Franky D. Gonzalez
    20 Apr. 2018
    “ This is an absolutely thrilling play about love and desire and the agony of huge feelings that can't be acted on. Thick with tension and subtle eroticism, this play is layered with subtext screaming to be uttered aloud. Like expert foreplay, this piece unfolds at a tantalizingly methodical pace toward it's seemingly predictable but incredibly satisfying conclusion, before stunning us with a jaw-dropping twist. Gonzalez doesn't waste a single word in this tale of forbidden love. I look forward to reading more of his work. ”
  • Everafter.com by Emily Hageman
    19 Apr. 2018
    “ I'm falling in love with Hageman's plays for young audiences. Clever, fun, positive messages. This one helps turn the insidious Disney love myth on its head. The dialogue moves swiftly and unencumbered. Strong concise storytelling peppered with some hilarious one-liners. ”
  • Ta-Da or Toodle-Oo by Emily Hageman
    19 Apr. 2018
    “ This is an adorable and truly clever backstage interaction between a magician and his...assistant. With a hilarious twist (that I won't ruin) this play is quirky, funny and heartfelt. Great for young audiences, but it tickled me immensely as an adult, too. ”
  • Making Some Noise by Claudia Haas
    19 Apr. 2018
    “ A tender and insightful portrait of a family's grief and how they cope. Haas' three characters are fully and compellingly realized and their occasionally hostile sisterly interchanges are pure gold. True mastery in psychology and family dynamics at work in this play, as well as a great lesson in moving on and letting go. ”

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