Recommended by Steven G. Martin

  • Steven G. Martin: Break a Leg (tibial plateau fracture) by Lee R. Lawing
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    Artistic expression affects an audience, but it also affects the artist -- probably much more. In "Break a Leg (tibial plateau fracture)", we witness Lee's figurative first steps back into what he loves to do, what he's done for years. Yes, we learn about the trauma and its effects on his life. But I saw a photon of light with the line "I feel I may be turning the corner." I'm here for the next step in Lee's progress.

    Artistic expression affects an audience, but it also affects the artist -- probably much more. In "Break a Leg (tibial plateau fracture)", we witness Lee's figurative first steps back into what he loves to do, what he's done for years. Yes, we learn about the trauma and its effects on his life. But I saw a photon of light with the line "I feel I may be turning the corner." I'm here for the next step in Lee's progress.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Re-Gifted by DC Cathro
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    "Re-Gifted" is heart wrenching with its raw emotion, desperate need, and humane characterizations. LouAnne and Jeremy are diametrically opposed but both are well understood thanks to DC Cathro's skill.

    "Re-Gifted" is heart wrenching with its raw emotion, desperate need, and humane characterizations. LouAnne and Jeremy are diametrically opposed but both are well understood thanks to DC Cathro's skill.

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  • Steven G. Martin: The NRA Field Guide To The American Family (or a Vision for a More Perfecter Future) by Brian Cern
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    This short satire is a poison maraschino cherry on a 1950s pineapple upside-down cake. Get taken in by the sweetness initially, get stung immediately after. Amazing satire from title to end.

    This short satire is a poison maraschino cherry on a 1950s pineapple upside-down cake. Get taken in by the sweetness initially, get stung immediately after. Amazing satire from title to end.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Peeper by Robert Weibezahl
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    Out of the frying pan and into the fire. The end of "Peeper" pulled the rug out from under me as things turn expectedly worse. Which showcases Weibezahl's skill because I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach from the start. The dramatic irony at the end is intense, upsetting, and perfectly timed.

    Out of the frying pan and into the fire. The end of "Peeper" pulled the rug out from under me as things turn expectedly worse. Which showcases Weibezahl's skill because I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach from the start. The dramatic irony at the end is intense, upsetting, and perfectly timed.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Teleporter Present! by Anastasia Wild
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    A bittersweet script. Its beauty is that The Teleporter realizes the need to take a break from supporting others and ignoring oneself. The tragedy is the brevity of that realization. Great stuff and I'd love to see this staged.

    A bittersweet script. Its beauty is that The Teleporter realizes the need to take a break from supporting others and ignoring oneself. The tragedy is the brevity of that realization. Great stuff and I'd love to see this staged.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Dating Clause by Robert Weibezahl
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    There's equal charm and Santa-related cheer in this Christmas-themed romantic comedy. It's also nice to see older characters live life. "Dating Clause" will make for a fun production, both live and as an audio show.

    There's equal charm and Santa-related cheer in this Christmas-themed romantic comedy. It's also nice to see older characters live life. "Dating Clause" will make for a fun production, both live and as an audio show.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Merlot LeMay With Mayonnaise by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    A generous and humane comedy without an ounce of naïveté. Just enough quirky weirdness side-by-side with serious thought.

    A generous and humane comedy without an ounce of naïveté. Just enough quirky weirdness side-by-side with serious thought.

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  • Steven G. Martin: The Most Incredible Badasses in the Universe by Kyle Brown
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    A perfect comic "what-if" concept brought to the stage.

    A perfect comic "what-if" concept brought to the stage.

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  • Steven G. Martin: ydnaM by Daniel Prillaman
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    Disorientation normally is nerve-wracking but temporary. Daniel Prillaman shows the terrors of abnormal permanency. "ydnaM" is highly aural, visual, and chilling nightmare fuel.

    Disorientation normally is nerve-wracking but temporary. Daniel Prillaman shows the terrors of abnormal permanency. "ydnaM" is highly aural, visual, and chilling nightmare fuel.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Azzmetta Abbington’s Mistletoe Meatballs - A Short Christmas Play by John Weagly
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    Come for the title, stay for the recipes and murders. This is a cheerful holiday chiller, and it'd be fun to see on stage.

    Come for the title, stay for the recipes and murders. This is a cheerful holiday chiller, and it'd be fun to see on stage.

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