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Elizabeth A. M. Keel

Recommended by Elizabeth A. M. Keel

  • The Baseball Gods by Spencer Huffman
    27 Feb. 2021
    “ This is a naturalistic, clever, hearty home run! A delightful examination of masculinity and an ambitious way of bringing baseball to the theatre sphere. I was quickly and pleasantly surprised by the nuance of their relationship. The writer has captured how best friends develop insight into each other's lives over time, particularly when parents are abusive in any way. I love what Jamie and Sam provide for each other. ”
  • Frankie Moon's Long Gone by Ean Miles Kessler
    27 Feb. 2021
    “ This play hurt in the best way possible. I felt like I had done some growing of my own by the time I finished reading it. Steve and Frank's irascible, foul-mouthed, grudging concern for each other is incredibly endearing, and Marty's sunny optimism and Alice's sensible romance are lovely subplots. While we know all along that death is looming, the play offers such a compelling trajectory of whether or not these men can make their peace in time. ”
  • House of Joy (NEW VERSION - 2022) by Madhuri Shekar
    17 Feb. 2021
    “ This was an incredibly rich and rewarding epic. I always start a play *hoping* it will come to life on the page, and House of Joy delivers from the first moment. The intersection of romance, action, complicated friendship, and adventure is gorgeously spiced by the complex inner world of the Harem. Thank you for posting! ”
  • Sheathed by Maggie Lee
    13 Dec. 2020
    “ Sheathed offers a marvelous world full of honor, humor, and heartbreak. The ensemble is populated by complex characters who must balance their deadly skills against their soft hearts. I’d love to see this terrific tale performed by a campfire one day. ”
  • Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams
    12 Dec. 2020
    “ This play is so charged it almost overheated my computer. The competitive chemistry between Will & Kit is downright thrilling. The historical research is palpable but freshly humanized - there isn't a speck of dust on this legendary pairing. I can't wait to see it performed! ”
  • Our Black Death: Plagues, Turnips, and Other Romantic Gestures by Lindsay Carpenter
    15 Oct. 2020
    “ Our Black Death is immediately captivating. The playwright has crafted a world of extreme immediacy, where the urge to survive is spurred on by true love, potions brewed with shorn hair and tears, murder and - all too relevant - the looming threat of the plague. This is a fascinating examination of self-possession. ”
  • Borderline by Andrew Siañez-De La O
    8 May. 2020
    “ Borderline is potent stuff. The blending of monsters and myths with the very real and traumatic mess at the border is an incredible way of dealing with such a complex issue. I love that the heroes are children, standing up to dragons even when the desert feels so endless all around them. Please stage this play. You will feel its beating heart, even just by reading. ”
  • kiddos by miles millikan
    8 May. 2020
    “ Kiddos utterly sucked me in. The ephemeral vastness of the world - as seen and felt through childhood eyes - was unflinchingly portrayed. Adults may believe that spilling a little chocolate milk isn't the end of the world... but to the children living through the tragedy of it, and the fallouts and alliances and complications, OH YES IT HELLA IS. The playwright wisely zooms in on the humor and heartbreak. What a pleasant, gloriously messy, heartfelt surprise. ”
  • Fall With Me by Jared Eberlein
    8 May. 2020
    “ What a story. I fell in love with J.J. and Bithiah's marriage. They were so realistic: a true blend of passion, humor, and pride that surpasses a lot of spouse-dialogue I've read! Also, Delia is destined to steal the show with her humor and soulful songs. The adults' universal exhaustion, their dedication to their child, and Bithiah's steady love and forgiveness are a welcome tonic. This is a well-written play. ”
  • The Buddha's Wife by Mary Poindexter McLaughlin
    8 May. 2020
    “ This play speaks to the heart of the woman who wants to have it all. It exquisitely portrays the tides in relationships, and the fact that people won't stay the same as when you first meet them. I congratulate the playwright on exploring not only poignant humans, but also our relationships with deities, knowledge, and raw purpose. I would be excited to direct The Buddha's Wife, to act in it, or to watch it, and that's quite the hat trick! ”

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