Recommended by J.Lois Diamond

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    I just love this monologue! I suspect that all women, Asian or otherwise, can relate to the way our female anatomy is not just under valued but also lacking the basic vocabulary that men are granted. Wang brings a biting wit to the absurdity of the situation we find ourselves in. It is a universal situation that crosses cultures and ethnicities. It's funny and poignant and would be a joy to play.
    I can see why it was selected for Bread & Roses Missouri's Social Justice Shorts for 2026.

    I just love this monologue! I suspect that all women, Asian or otherwise, can relate to the way our female anatomy is not just under valued but also lacking the basic vocabulary that men are granted. Wang brings a biting wit to the absurdity of the situation we find ourselves in. It is a universal situation that crosses cultures and ethnicities. It's funny and poignant and would be a joy to play.
    I can see why it was selected for Bread & Roses Missouri's Social Justice Shorts for 2026.

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    This dystopian play manages to be dramatic, funny and scary as hell, all in 10 short pages. A true comment on the role of censorship and the pressure to please those in power. It has 2 strong roles and I would love to see it performed.

    This dystopian play manages to be dramatic, funny and scary as hell, all in 10 short pages. A true comment on the role of censorship and the pressure to please those in power. It has 2 strong roles and I would love to see it performed.

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    This play has 3 rich and quirky characters, a real sense of place (the upper West Side of Manhattan) and a zany plot. It was charming and funny. Well done!

    This play has 3 rich and quirky characters, a real sense of place (the upper West Side of Manhattan) and a zany plot. It was charming and funny. Well done!

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    This is so witty and funny, a totally original and modern take on a fairy tale, with 3 strong roles for women. I would love to see this produced. Well done!

    This is so witty and funny, a totally original and modern take on a fairy tale, with 3 strong roles for women. I would love to see this produced. Well done!

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    I really enjoyed reading this delightful monologue about a girl who refuses to dress up as a stereotypical model of femininity. I can just see her extending her talons as she sinks her teeth into her prey. A great role for a young girl just in time for Halloween!

    I really enjoyed reading this delightful monologue about a girl who refuses to dress up as a stereotypical model of femininity. I can just see her extending her talons as she sinks her teeth into her prey. A great role for a young girl just in time for Halloween!

  • J.Lois Diamond: Blue Skies Yonder by Peter Fenton
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    This is a very engaging "whodunnit" with a lot of modern twists. The use of AI makes it all the more disturbing.
    And I appreciate the black humor. It has a lot of juicy roles. It deserves to be performed.

    This is a very engaging "whodunnit" with a lot of modern twists. The use of AI makes it all the more disturbing.
    And I appreciate the black humor. It has a lot of juicy roles. It deserves to be performed.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Locomotive Telephony with Dancer and Editor by Ian Thal
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    I absolutely adore this witty spirited play. It's full of physical and verbal gymnastics. The rhythmic language sings with the magic of poetry and I can totally picture the spontaneous choreography happening while on an Amtrak train. I would love to see this produced.

    I absolutely adore this witty spirited play. It's full of physical and verbal gymnastics. The rhythmic language sings with the magic of poetry and I can totally picture the spontaneous choreography happening while on an Amtrak train. I would love to see this produced.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: My Preferred Pronouns Are Miss and Empress by Lucy Wang
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    I enjoyed reading this witty monologue. It conveys the stings of ageism in very few words and would be a great audition piece. Well done!

    I enjoyed reading this witty monologue. It conveys the stings of ageism in very few words and would be a great audition piece. Well done!

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Mox Nox (or soon comes the night) by Patrick Gabridge
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    I recently saw a production of this powerful play. It serves as a warning to us all about the dangers of climate change, with a compelling situation, rich characters and the poetic use of language. It is important and timely.

    I recently saw a production of this powerful play. It serves as a warning to us all about the dangers of climate change, with a compelling situation, rich characters and the poetic use of language. It is important and timely.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Help Me/Shoot Me by Danielle Wirsansky
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    This play is very powerful. The situation is portrayed directly, in stark terms, and without a hint of sentimentality. I was immediately drawn into the plight of these people. Though it takes places in the 1930's, It is eery how pertinent it is today. The ugly history of antisemitism, racism, sexism and deportation is happening all around us. This play needs to be seen now!

    This play is very powerful. The situation is portrayed directly, in stark terms, and without a hint of sentimentality. I was immediately drawn into the plight of these people. Though it takes places in the 1930's, It is eery how pertinent it is today. The ugly history of antisemitism, racism, sexism and deportation is happening all around us. This play needs to be seen now!

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