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Philip Middleton Williams

Recommended by Philip Middleton Williams

  • Maria and Little Joey Have a Baby by George Sapio
    24 Apr. 2023
    “ There have been many versions of the Nativity story, adaptations for different cultures and environments. This short play by George Sapio blends takes it on a path straight outta "The Godfather" with a twist of Damon Runyon to make this entertaining even with the requisite violence that adds to the tale. One thing that is not lost over the ages is that Maria is very much the strong and independent character we have seen in every telling. It's a story you can't refuse. ”
  • Heist! by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
    21 Apr. 2023
    “ You've heard of organized crime. Heck, they even made a spin-off of the "Law & Order" franchise for it and brought back Det. Stabler. Well, this could be the next one: "Law & Order: STU - Stupid Thieves Unit." This pair makes the Three Stooges look like a Mensa meeting at the home of Laurel & Hardy. No diamonds were harmed in the making of this play, but you may laugh too loud at work (like I did) when you read it. ”
  • You Damn Well Can Take It With You by Tom Moran
    21 Apr. 2023
    “ At the end, you have to wonder how many of us are not that far off from Ted. Seriously. His attempts to hold on to his former life and former wife are not delusions; they're bargaining chips with the inevitable. And in many ways, the sentiments he feels about his life and what is important may seem silly, but in the pure light of his imagination, they bring him comfort as he transitions from one stage of life to another. Tom Moran shows great affection for his characters, so that when you laugh at them, you get them. ”
  • The Morning After (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    13 Apr. 2023
    “ Very much in the style of parody ala Christopher Durang, Paul Donnelly serves up those two lovebirds from Edward Albee's masterpiece and makes it his own. Fun and fast and with a great twist at the end. ”
  • A Tragedy Of Owls by John Mabey
    13 Apr. 2023
    “ "A tiny act of courage." I know why this line jumped out to speak to me. What John Mabey describes in this short moment of finality for Willem speaks to what it was and what it took for humanity to gain a foothold against evil. The battles, be they large or small, are won through the acts of individuals who realize what it means to cradle a dying hope in your hands and then go on to the next and the next, or at the least, pass it along to those who will live on. ”
  • Abandon All Hope by Peter Fenton
    8 Apr. 2023
    “ The afterlife that Peter Fenton imagines through the eyes of three college students stuck in a hellish dorm room plays out in cinematic style: their pasts and their ends being told in grainy flashbacks, and the games they play to while away the time and searching for Answers. These three souls -- at times wise, at times maddeningly childish -- are trying to find their way to a universal truth that works for them, but what about the others and those they left behind? A complex story that each of us sees ending differently. Just like life. ”
  • TWO LADIES IN BLACK HEADING TOWARD A BENCH (a short comedy) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    5 Apr. 2023
    “ Although this was written with characters of a certain age in mind, I honestly think that this is a play that could be reasonably played at any age. After all, the quest for happiness, or at least a good post-service buffet, knows no age limit. With her patented gift for dialogue and interaction, Marj O'Neill-Butler continues her bench plays that combined make for a thoroughly enjoyable time but also stand alone so well. ”
  • Chances Are by Dan Taube
    2 Apr. 2023
    “ There is something in the small slices of life that can touch us and reveal more than a three-act play. Dan Taube's moment of life between these two characters does that and leaves you thinking that both of them are changed after this brief encounter. That's the whole point. ”
  • Aunt Nellie's Two Cents Worth by Donald E. Baker
    28 Mar. 2023
    “ Enlightenment, be it a word of advice from an elder, or something discovered on your own, comes in the most opportune times, even if it's a little late. This gentle and moving two-hander is ample opportunity for Flo and Aunt Nellie, and we as onlookers learn, too. And I envy the actors who get to spend time with them. ”
  • Guilt by Association by Donald E. Baker
    23 Mar. 2023
    “ There comes a time in many father-son relationships when it grows beyond parent and child and becomes man-to-man. This play does it with the awkward yet caring feelings that both men have for each other and a respect for their own experiences. Donald E. Baker has shown in his full-length plays that he can give us such strong characters, and now he brings those dimensions to this short but meaningful moment of honesty, love, and learning. ”

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