Recommended by Abigail Henkin

  • Monica: This Play Is Not About Monica Lewinsky
    19 Apr. 2019
    Sharp and insightful, Monica and her lovers breathe like real people, with the hope and pain that comes with that. Nora cleverly realizes the obstacles, both past and present, that hinder us from the connections we're so hungry for, through the figure of a woman constantly struggling to present herself as she is now without denying who she was. An excellent commentary on reckoning with relationships as a woman
  • Dance and Crawl and Sing and Fall (formerly Tales from Tent City)
    12 Apr. 2019
    Polak's compassion for his characters is enviable. He gifts each one of them with a unique voice and celebrates their spirit without letting them avoid the repercussions of their choices. The play glides on the ease of their dialogue while forcing them to constantly choose who they are and to what they belong. It's challenging and stirring in just the right ways
  • Derailed
    5 Apr. 2019
    Achingly real, incredibly specific, drama rooted in truth. Following the highs and lows is exhilarating, the knowledge of impending tragedy always looming but cut with moments of humor and genuine connection. It addresses modern concerns without patronizing and creates an instant connection with characters that, even if you don't love them, you immediately feel like you know. Excited to see where it continues to go

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