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Abigail Henkin

Recommended by Abigail Henkin

  • The Poet in White by Hope Campbell
    16 Oct. 2021
    “ A tender and poetic play that honors its subject. Grappling with questions of authenticity, editing, and artistic meaning, “The Poet in White” combines diligent research with strong interpretive choices as it makes sense of Dickinson’s legacy and the people who shaped what it became, for better or worse. A beautiful drama about family, love, art, and what to make of the pieces of themselves the dead leave behind. Visually and emotionally compelling. ”
  • ON THE GREENBELT by Karissa Murrell Myers
    16 Oct. 2021
    “ Wickedly funny with a devastating emotional core, “On the Greenbelt” asks hard questions about how we care for the people we love when they hurt us to our core. The flawed but extremely vulnerable characters feel believable, their relationships well-lived. “On the Greenbelt” tackles thorny ethical issues with nuance and compassion, with inventive staging and a fast-pace. It’s a visceral exploration of grief, family, relationships, and end of life care. Can’t wait to see it on a stage ”
  • The Passing by Gabriella Bonamici
    30 Jun. 2019
    “ In this supernatural drama, two sisters must decide how to move forward from the mysterious death of a beloved grandmother, as their house seems to offer clues. Her use of this setting deliciously unnerves us as much as skeptical Ave. Haunting and melancholy without slipping into melodrama, Bonamici asks us not to accept the limits of our beliefs. ”
  • The Volitive Effect of Oral Literary Inundation on the LSTM Recurrent Neural Network by Richard Lyons Conlon
    23 Jun. 2019
    “ In this sardonic critique of so-called progress, Conlon twists our expectations by making his AI writer seemingly more human than its creators. By doing so, he not only makes us laugh, but forces us to reflect on how far the quest for creation - scientific and artistic - can actually take us, without forgetting the critical role of humor. Highly intriguing and thought-provoking ”
  • Perennials by Evalena Lakin
    18 Jun. 2019
    “ After the apocalypse, two women hope against all odds and reason for their survival, hell, their immortality as they try to keep each other alive. A heartbreaking and deeply felt play about the power of story with a perfect ending ”
  • Will by Beth Kander
    9 Jun. 2019
    “ Smart and surprising. Underneath the clever banter Kander challenges us to reconsider our assumptions and the sacrifices we make to keep face. ”
  • Plastic Love by Chris Vanderark
    3 Jun. 2019
    “ This twisting series of vignettes brilliantly confuses how we see other peoples and ourselves. Darkly humorous, it asks us to consider where our need for control is driving us and what authenticity means in a reality of imitations. Gripping, exciting, tragic, and definitely thought-provoking ”
  • Sadie Hurtz by Joshua Fardon
    13 May. 2019
    “ This gripping psychological horror mystery challenges us to question the interplay between memory, imagination, and obsession as the three blend together. Mandy struggles to grapple with her father's mental illness and difficult legacy as she finds herself on similar paths. The inventive use of space works with the text to create these spaces of memory and horror. Full of strong twists, humor, and effective dialogue, I would absolutely love to see this play performed. ”
  • HOW TO PICK A LOCK by Tanuja Devi Jagernauth
    4 May. 2019
    “ This interactive play asks us to consider the magic and power of collectivization as we feel increasingly pushed to individualization. Its cleverly invites the incorporation of the audience to call out their own complicities as the characters navigate how they can create a healthy space for coexistence in an unhealthy world. Surprises and engaging, it dares us to reconsider how we construct the spaces we make to relate to each other. ”
  • Sugar On The Floor by Katrina RiChard
    26 Apr. 2019
    “ Funny, sharp, and emotional, Richard sweeps us up in Katherine's anger and regret, when the unexpected reemergence of a friend makes her struggle to reconcile the life she lived with the one she could. ”

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