Recommended by Steven G. Martin

  • Steven G. Martin: Spiraling by Kyle Brown
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    This may be my favorite Kyle Brown script, which says a lot. Marlit's knowledge is fascinating and it ties in beautifully, quietly (but confidently) with the story Brown has created. And the stakes are incredibly high when Marlit makes her choice.

    This may be my favorite Kyle Brown script, which says a lot. Marlit's knowledge is fascinating and it ties in beautifully, quietly (but confidently) with the story Brown has created. And the stakes are incredibly high when Marlit makes her choice.

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  • Steven G. Martin: Visiting by Kyle Brown
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    Brown's play shows that lives intersect with one another and make an impact, despite the pain and anger we feel and regardless of whether we know it or not. I saw this short piece performed with an appreciative crowd at an open mic night at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette (Ind.).

    Brown's play shows that lives intersect with one another and make an impact, despite the pain and anger we feel and regardless of whether we know it or not. I saw this short piece performed with an appreciative crowd at an open mic night at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette (Ind.).

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  • Steven G. Martin: Heavy Is the Back That Wears the Cape by Kyle Brown
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    Kyle Brown has created a strong play about pressure, coping, and self-care. I enjoyed this short play when it was produced at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette during its annual short play festival. The audience did, too.

    Kyle Brown has created a strong play about pressure, coping, and self-care. I enjoyed this short play when it was produced at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette during its annual short play festival. The audience did, too.

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  • Steven G. Martin: A Lot of Time to Think by Cole Hunter Dzubak
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    The situation in Dzubak's "A Lot of Time to Think" is pure nightmare fuel. Hearing it as audio drama or watching it on stage would be almost unbearable. [24/12/06]

    The situation in Dzubak's "A Lot of Time to Think" is pure nightmare fuel. Hearing it as audio drama or watching it on stage would be almost unbearable. [24/12/06]

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  • Steven G. Martin: Things I Learned While Careening Toward the Center of the Universe by Philip Middleton Williams
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    Williams' "Things I Learned While Careening Toward the Center of the Universe" reminds us that civility and cordiality can rise to the top when folks are under duress, and that they, in turn, lift everyone up. [24/12/01]

    Williams' "Things I Learned While Careening Toward the Center of the Universe" reminds us that civility and cordiality can rise to the top when folks are under duress, and that they, in turn, lift everyone up. [24/12/01]

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  • Steven G. Martin: Snap! by Tom Miller
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    Mark and Jake know they don't belong together. Audiences know they don't, thanks to Miller's skill. And that's the tragedy of "Snap!" -- they stay together and we see their relationship unravel in the ugliest ways. [24/11/19]

    Mark and Jake know they don't belong together. Audiences know they don't, thanks to Miller's skill. And that's the tragedy of "Snap!" -- they stay together and we see their relationship unravel in the ugliest ways. [24/11/19]

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  • Steven G. Martin: Sidequest by Steven Hayet
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    What I especially love about "Sidequest" is how Hayet sets up the rules for the world of the play. The audience gets used to them, enjoys them and appreciates them, and then Hayet makes everything even more fun with an unexpected reveal that still plays into the world he's created. This is a very fun and ultimately sweet script. 24/11/18

    What I especially love about "Sidequest" is how Hayet sets up the rules for the world of the play. The audience gets used to them, enjoys them and appreciates them, and then Hayet makes everything even more fun with an unexpected reveal that still plays into the world he's created. This is a very fun and ultimately sweet script. 24/11/18

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  • Steven G. Martin: SANTA (IN-TRAINING): A MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
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    Wyndham breaks heartstrings in this story of a man who desperately needs something -- atonement? forgiveness? a win? -- but isn't aware that he won't get it. That he has to perform like he's in a freak show while being judged just makes the heartbreak worse. "Santa (In-Training)" will get audiences crying. [24/11/7]

    Wyndham breaks heartstrings in this story of a man who desperately needs something -- atonement? forgiveness? a win? -- but isn't aware that he won't get it. That he has to perform like he's in a freak show while being judged just makes the heartbreak worse. "Santa (In-Training)" will get audiences crying. [24/11/7]

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  • Steven G. Martin: The Winter Wolf by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    Floyd-Priskorn plays with an audience's expectations and biases, then reveals the surprising truth as to the baddie in this short horror play. The script is teeming with backstory, mythology, and rich characterizations, but good grief that reveal had me shaking cobwebs from my brain. [24/11/02]

    Floyd-Priskorn plays with an audience's expectations and biases, then reveals the surprising truth as to the baddie in this short horror play. The script is teeming with backstory, mythology, and rich characterizations, but good grief that reveal had me shaking cobwebs from my brain. [24/11/02]

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  • Steven G. Martin: THIS SHORT LIFE (TEN-MINUTE PLAY) by Adam Richter
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    Richter reverses every cliché about vampires with his creation of Trevor, and it's genuinely touching. Add the self-assured ghost of Emily Dickinson, some comedy, some over-the-top horror, and "This Short Life" is a standout script that would be wonderful in any festival. [24/11/1]

    Richter reverses every cliché about vampires with his creation of Trevor, and it's genuinely touching. Add the self-assured ghost of Emily Dickinson, some comedy, some over-the-top horror, and "This Short Life" is a standout script that would be wonderful in any festival. [24/11/1]

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