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Jan Rosenberg

Recommended by Jan Rosenberg

  • In Search of The Mothman by Amber Palmer
    11 Feb. 2023
    “ Came for Mothman, stayed for this dark, funny, and touching relationship between two sisters dealing with their own grief and guilt. Made me think about how we so badly want to save others (sometimes when it's already too late) when we don't even realize we need to save ourselves first. Loved the alignment to the bridge tragedy that happened in Point Pleasant decades ago. And I loved the normalization poly relationships. ”
  • Spin by Jake Brasch
    8 Feb. 2023
    “ Beautiful, hilarious, and dare I say kinda sexy? An amazing puzzle of a play that touches on themes of death, reincarnation, and the never ending search for love and meaning. ”
  • Cardio by Lana Scott Stringer
    18 Nov. 2022
    “ I am fascinated by this play about the obsession, mental anguish, control, devotion, and worship of exercise. Specifically running. And the fact that so many women devote several hours and miles a week running. In this play, they're running in place. Running away from something but never getting very far. This play is funny and exhausting and all too familiar. ”
  • Ivories by Riley Elton McCarthy
    24 Sep. 2022
    “ Holy SHIT. This is more than gothic horror, this is straight up horror in the vein of Hereditary and the Pillowman. The kind of disturbing theater that will take you a while to recover from. Riley manages to poke all of the most painful spots and turn trauma into the most depraved haunted house story. I love the love triangle at the center of this play, and their dialogue is just stunning. Want to see the play. Or the film. ”
  • Crawlspaceblog by Rebecca Kane
    16 Sep. 2022
    “ A deliciously creepy play about voyeurism and loneliness that doesn't let up the feeling of dread until that shocking moment at the end. If we spent all day watching other people online, is it so wrong to do it without their permission? ... ”
  • Midnight Showing by Libby Heily
    15 Sep. 2022
    “ Absolutely loved this play about an asexual woman who refuses to censor her work to pacify her audience. I loved Diana. I believed her. I believed IN her. She is 120% herself. Even when she doesn't like herself. Also, the sh*t in mouth explanation is the best definition of being ace that I've ever seen. Would love to see this play out on a stage. ”
  • SWAY by SMJ .
    14 Sep. 2022
    “ "Do you think this place is haunted? Because of my god. If it is, that'll be great content". A thrilling, disturbing play about the dangers of influencer culture and the contentless-ness of 'content'. And how influencers are not totally unlike cult leaders. In the age of Fyre Fest and Caroline Calloway, this play is eerily plausible. And Poppy as the soundtrack for EVERY PLAY, please. ”
  • For Leonora, or, Companions by Hayley St. James
    14 Sep. 2022
    “ It is so exciting to read a budding romance between two queer, autistic adults trying to navigate a world built for neurotypicals. I recognized much of the pain, loneliness, and anxiety in Nora, and rarely have seen this experience expressed in any form of media. It's difficult to capture in words, but St. James has done so beautifully. Also...I was SOLD when I realized the hyena was her therapist. This play is such a comfort and I'm glad that it exists. ”
  • Our Tempest by Jake Brasch
    9 Jun. 2022
    “ Jake is a genius. Never thought I would love a play that touches on the pandemic and fears for the future. Our Tempest is hilarious, outrageous, honest, and chilling. It's stayed with me long after the staged reading. ”
  • Salutations, I'm Creative Dave by Jake Brasch
    1 Jun. 2022
    “ One of the most hilarious, wacky, and emotional plays I've seen. Jake is an exciting playwright to watch. ”

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