Recommended by Kevin Delin

  • Kevin Delin: Naturalized (Ten Minute Play) by Marcia Eppich-Harris
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    The best comedy examines serious issues with humour -- and this splendid bit of theatre does just that. How politics is brought up in this sly piece will leave you gobsmacked.

    The best comedy examines serious issues with humour -- and this splendid bit of theatre does just that. How politics is brought up in this sly piece will leave you gobsmacked.

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  • Kevin Delin: Domestic Help by Julianne Jigour
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    At first whimsical and absurdist, Jigour's short play rapidly pivots into darker, metaphorical territory. Subtext rides just under each line and the words take us on a journey of self-examination through the allegory of a sensitive clown and an aloof employer. Actors will enjoy the complexity of the seemingly simple dialogue.

    At first whimsical and absurdist, Jigour's short play rapidly pivots into darker, metaphorical territory. Subtext rides just under each line and the words take us on a journey of self-examination through the allegory of a sensitive clown and an aloof employer. Actors will enjoy the complexity of the seemingly simple dialogue.

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  • Kevin Delin: Will You...? by Evan Baughfman
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    Baughfman has created a great little piece about *that* question. It's surprising how much emotion can be packed into a minute. The flexibility in casting makes the piece even more unique each time it is staged.

    Baughfman has created a great little piece about *that* question. It's surprising how much emotion can be packed into a minute. The flexibility in casting makes the piece even more unique each time it is staged.

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  • Kevin Delin: Of the World by Lainie Vansant
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    The subtlety of Vansant's gradual, but persistent, approach to an important topic is much appreciated. Most impressively, she shows rather than tells and veers away from easy polemics. Great to see a play where the parents are individuals and not a single monolith in the treatment of their child. Some terrific moments where, by design, the audience is ahead of the characters. This piece would also work well as an acting exercise, including the high school level, and likely generate some discussion afterwards.

    The subtlety of Vansant's gradual, but persistent, approach to an important topic is much appreciated. Most impressively, she shows rather than tells and veers away from easy polemics. Great to see a play where the parents are individuals and not a single monolith in the treatment of their child. Some terrific moments where, by design, the audience is ahead of the characters. This piece would also work well as an acting exercise, including the high school level, and likely generate some discussion afterwards.

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  • Kevin Delin: Riddles by Ross Tedford Kendall
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    A taut and intriguing who-done-it in 10 minutes with minimal set design. Tightly written with plenty of room for the actors as well.

    A taut and intriguing who-done-it in 10 minutes with minimal set design. Tightly written with plenty of room for the actors as well.

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  • Kevin Delin: The Bee That Declared a War (10 Minute Play) by Cary Simowitz
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    A 10 minute play with a large message about community -- and invisibility. The characters are well-delineated and sharply drawn. The play is set in 2015 but its themes are timeless and, today, especially relevant.

    A 10 minute play with a large message about community -- and invisibility. The characters are well-delineated and sharply drawn. The play is set in 2015 but its themes are timeless and, today, especially relevant.

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  • Kevin Delin: Masking Our Blackness by Vincent Terrell Durham
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    Durham gets a lot across in a mere 15 pages and it's done quite theatrically. This is a potent, powerful play that is both political and authentic. Strong message without polemics. This play will stay with me for some time -- and that's without even seeing it staged.

    Durham gets a lot across in a mere 15 pages and it's done quite theatrically. This is a potent, powerful play that is both political and authentic. Strong message without polemics. This play will stay with me for some time -- and that's without even seeing it staged.

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  • Kevin Delin: Story Device by Alexander Pine
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    A meta-twisted meta-tale that is part Beckett and part Pirandello. Highly flexible casting and minimal staging allow for plenty of places to explore Pine's interesting bit of mystery and metaphysics.

    A meta-twisted meta-tale that is part Beckett and part Pirandello. Highly flexible casting and minimal staging allow for plenty of places to explore Pine's interesting bit of mystery and metaphysics.

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