Recommended by J.Lois Diamond

  • J.Lois Diamond: Fable

    Fable held my interest from start to finish. The characters have depth and individuality, The play is filled with humor and pathos, but what I found the most extraordinary is how fully realized all the production elements were presented. I could easily see this marvelous play on stage. Well done! I would love to see this produced.

    Fable held my interest from start to finish. The characters have depth and individuality, The play is filled with humor and pathos, but what I found the most extraordinary is how fully realized all the production elements were presented. I could easily see this marvelous play on stage. Well done! I would love to see this produced.

  • J.Lois Diamond: At the Train Station in Munich

    I saw the reading of this play at the Center for Jewish History. It is gripping, dramatic, and especially important for young people to see. In this play, Cooper shows us 2 sides of the same character at a pivotal moment in time, where life hangs in the balance. It is poetic, original and profound.

    I saw the reading of this play at the Center for Jewish History. It is gripping, dramatic, and especially important for young people to see. In this play, Cooper shows us 2 sides of the same character at a pivotal moment in time, where life hangs in the balance. It is poetic, original and profound.

  • J.Lois Diamond: END OF PLAY.

    I love William's biting satire on the pompous and self-indulgent nature that some "experts" at talkbacks take. As a fellow playwright, I really appreciate the absurdity of the situation. The characters are rich and the play is full of surprises. Well done!

    I love William's biting satire on the pompous and self-indulgent nature that some "experts" at talkbacks take. As a fellow playwright, I really appreciate the absurdity of the situation. The characters are rich and the play is full of surprises. Well done!

  • J.Lois Diamond: Check-in at the Clown Motel

    This play is so funny. I thought I'd seen every variation of satire on the orange man before I read this. This one is so sharp and original. So satisfying to see him finally get his just desserts.

    This play is so funny. I thought I'd seen every variation of satire on the orange man before I read this. This one is so sharp and original. So satisfying to see him finally get his just desserts.

  • J.Lois Diamond: Hide and Seek

    What a delightful spin on childhood friends. This comedy is jaded, endearing and full of surprises. Would be a great addition to festivals of 10 minute plays, especially in Valdez, Alaska, where bunnies roam free. Could also be a fabulous part of a festival devoted to the Easter holiday.

    What a delightful spin on childhood friends. This comedy is jaded, endearing and full of surprises. Would be a great addition to festivals of 10 minute plays, especially in Valdez, Alaska, where bunnies roam free. Could also be a fabulous part of a festival devoted to the Easter holiday.

  • J.Lois Diamond: Otto Rahn, Lucifer's Child

    This play held my attention from beginning to end.
    It's very original and full of surprises. .
    The setting is evocative, the dialogue witty, and the characters are fascinating.
    Lawing brilliantly injects humor into even the gravest of subject matter.
    I've never heard of Otto Rahn before, but am eager to learn more. I would love to see this produced!

    This play held my attention from beginning to end.
    It's very original and full of surprises. .
    The setting is evocative, the dialogue witty, and the characters are fascinating.
    Lawing brilliantly injects humor into even the gravest of subject matter.
    I've never heard of Otto Rahn before, but am eager to learn more. I would love to see this produced!

  • J.Lois Diamond: No Fences

    This play really captures a whole world, through the unwavering attention to the details of objects, both discarded and found. It features a huge range of characters the single actress performing, can embody and take with us on her journey. Well done!

    This play really captures a whole world, through the unwavering attention to the details of objects, both discarded and found. It features a huge range of characters the single actress performing, can embody and take with us on her journey. Well done!

  • J.Lois Diamond: BUA TAKES 10: STONEWALL EDITION

    This anthology tells the fascinating story of the struggle for gay rights in this country. Though a series of gripping short plays and monologues which span a century, we are treated to many personal stories of humiliation and pain, but ultimate liberation in the end. This collection would be the highlight of any LGBT and/or human rights festival. I would love to see this produced!

    This anthology tells the fascinating story of the struggle for gay rights in this country. Though a series of gripping short plays and monologues which span a century, we are treated to many personal stories of humiliation and pain, but ultimate liberation in the end. This collection would be the highlight of any LGBT and/or human rights festival. I would love to see this produced!

  • J.Lois Diamond: Blinded

    This play really drives home the insensitivity of academics towards disabled students. As someone who was once in this position, I am heartened to see this brought to light. This play needs to be produced widely at colleges and universities!

    This play really drives home the insensitivity of academics towards disabled students. As someone who was once in this position, I am heartened to see this brought to light. This play needs to be produced widely at colleges and universities!

  • J.Lois Diamond: A CIVIL WAR

    I saw a reading of this play at The Valdez Theatre Conference. The author really captures the polarized time we live in. It's funny, dark and full of suspense, with larger than life characters and a compelling situation. It asks the age old question, can love transcend all?

    I saw a reading of this play at The Valdez Theatre Conference. The author really captures the polarized time we live in. It's funny, dark and full of suspense, with larger than life characters and a compelling situation. It asks the age old question, can love transcend all?