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Steven G. Martin

Recommended by Steven G. Martin

  • BLANK GAY PROFILE: A MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    19 Jun. 2018
    “ BLANK GAY PROFILE, OFFLINE puts its hero through the ringer -- self-disgust and self-deprecation, drunken disillusionment, and an (almost) mid-life crisis-like questioning of his life achievements and choices. Wyndham takes aim at, and hits, so many targets: social dating apps, A-gays, the need for love. And it subtly begins with the heartbreaking setting, "Night time, Friday or Saturday night. A time people should be out having fun." And then comes the ringer. This is a funny, brutal, exhausting play. It isn't an easy play, but it is a high-voltage electric shock one. Very highly recommended. ”
  • #AREASONABLEAMOUNTOFCAPS by John Bavoso
    17 Jun. 2018
    “ Among the strengths of Bavoso's #AREASONABLEAMOUNTOFCAPS is its specificity. The time and location of this play are absolutely integral to understanding the characters and action. This play could only take place when and where Bavoso sets it, which leads to details in the dialogue and characterizations that added so much to my enjoyment. ”
  • Employee of the Month by Rachel Bublitz
    16 Jun. 2018
    “ Bublitz masterfully shows how a word or two, an action or two, can raise a person and her self-esteem or, in the case of EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, deflate them. Audiences come to their own conclusions thanks to Bublitz's finely written dialogue and actions that feel real-life, low-key and non-melodramatic. A wonderful short play. ”
  • The Devil Eats Oreos? by Sharai Bohannon
    16 Jun. 2018
    “ Sharai Bohannon masterfully twists and turns an audience's expectations and opinions in this short play. There are moments of physical and verbal humor, sympathy, dread and even horror throughout -- all nicely played out both in action and dialogue of the two sisters and a visitor to their apartment. Terrific characters that are defined by dialogue and action, a streamlined story and wonderful atmosphere. Very well done. ”
  • Barcelona by Neil Radtke
    12 Jun. 2018
    “ What's an international super-spy to do when she realizes her arch-enemy has turned her into a child? Throw a tantrum, of course, followed by be horrified at the prospect of reliving adolescence a second time. Radtke's BARCELONA combines strong characters, funny dialogue and more than a bit of physical humor and action. Plus, an ending line that summarizes the events perfectly. ”
  • Service With A Smile by Scott Haan
    12 Jun. 2018
    “ In this comic gem of a short play, Scott Haan reveals not only how the conflict of the hungry customer and the fast-food employee plays out but also why. Fun to read, even better to watch in production when the actors have strong chemistry with one another. ”
  • The Play of Excessive Exposition, Stereotypical Characters, and Cliches by Neil Radtke
    11 Jun. 2018
    “ Neil Radtke pulls out all the theatrical stops in this short play, starting with silly accents and a parody of crime investigation dramas. He piles on ridiculous -- yet biting -- expository monologues, meta-theater recognition and self-deprecating humor, then continues to build and expand the comedy until it reaches a climax that parodies shocking twist endings in modern entertainment ... and the audience is completely in on the fun from the first line. A comic gem. ”
  • Suicide Hotline by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    28 Apr. 2018
    “ A deft, dark exploration of personal power struggles and one-upmanship. ”
  • Of Butterflies and Roses by Claudia Haas
    26 Apr. 2018
    “ Haas has created a play of sisterly contrasts, beautiful imagery, and beliefs of the ultimate reward set at a time when people are at their most emotionally fragile. Haas explores the differences between the sisters, but she generously allows them to come to an understanding and connection rather than placing them in the muck of sibling rivalry. "Of Butterflies and Roses" is gentle, beautiful and humane. ”
  • A New Play by Matthew Weaver by Matthew Weaver
    25 Apr. 2018
    “ Matthew Weaver satirically tweaks several subjects in "A New Play by Matthew Weaver" including himself, popular culture, technological innovations, the U.S. government as of 2018, theatre, historical experts and academics. ”

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