Recommended by Philip Middleton Williams

  • Phillie's Trilogy
    15 Sep. 2019
    Our memories can be manipulative things, and the stories we tell ourselves can be adjusted to make amends or carry hurts and pains for a very long time. This play is a deeply-felt work with vibrant characters who see their past and present at the same time; at times battling each other but also singing in harmony. This is an ambitious play that will touch you in ways you don't expect but also resonate. Bravo, Doug.
  • Waiting for the Birds
    14 Sep. 2019
    A delightful and poignant character study. The lyrical quality of the dialogue between Phil and Mel works very nicely and makes them believable, thoughtful, and fanciful. And not for nothing, it's nice to see a showcase for older actors.
  • Le Petit Bateau
    6 Sep. 2019
    A powerful study in contrasts with two people at polar opposites forced together with no rescue in sight. This would make a great addition to any short play festival.
  • The Rapping
    5 Sep. 2019
    Eytan knows how to build suspense and take what could easily be a cliche and turn it into a great tale of horror. You may think you know how it will turn out, but you can’t put it down. It’s both fun and scary: the perfect combination.
  • Band-Aid
    31 Aug. 2019
    This is a cautionary tale for the over-eager and anxious writer who trusts his heart more than his head. Chris Gacinski has a poetic touch that lends itself very well to this tale, and his effective way of creating all-too-believable characters and situations will both charm and teach the reader. I look forward to seeing more from Chris; he has a bright future in the craft.
  • Where the Fireworks Come From
    22 Aug. 2019
    This is one of the most honest depictions of two people coming to terms with their feelings for each other that I've read in a very long time. It touches you because of the plain-spoken and realistic reactions by both Tony and Gabe, and the story is one of those moments that does not require elaboration or explanation. It just is, which is what makes it so good.
  • Welcome To The Gun Show
    25 Jul. 2019
    The benign blitheness with which the story is told is what makes it so powerful. The very fact that it can be relayed so casually makes it scary.
  • The Extraordinary EB-1 (The Title Run of Edgar Bolaños)
    25 Jul. 2019
    It's a compelling story of fighting -- literally -- for a better life. You do not have to be a fan of boxing to understand the metaphor and the meaning, and as with all of Franky's work, the writing is strong and lyrical. If this is just the start, it's going to go the full bout and be a champion.
  • Bulldozers
    14 Jun. 2019
    With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Greg Romero shows us what is being done in one community to solve the budget crisis. The dry wit and dead-on depiction of the banal cruelty of well-meaning governance is both funny and terrifying.
  • Tales of the Monkey King
    14 Jun. 2019
    Once again Rand Higbee has come up with a delightful tale of myth and reality and the search for the truth.

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