Recommended by J.Lois Diamond

  • J.Lois Diamond: Charlotte's Revival by Ben Scranton
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    I attended an online reading of this play at The Depot. It is a very poetic piece, with a lush use of language. The character of Charlotte is drawn with so much delicacy, she is reminiscent of the women populating the plays of William Inge and Tennessee Williams. I would love to see a full production of this poignant play.

    I attended an online reading of this play at The Depot. It is a very poetic piece, with a lush use of language. The character of Charlotte is drawn with so much delicacy, she is reminiscent of the women populating the plays of William Inge and Tennessee Williams. I would love to see a full production of this poignant play.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: TIGRESS OF SAN DOMINGUE by France-Luce Benson
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    I saw a reading of this play with The Atlantic Theater Company. It is a very powerful depiction of the Haitian revolution, with distinct characters caught in the most challenging of circumstances. It speaks to the universal struggle against the oppression of colonialism and illuminates the rich culture and history of Haiti. I would love to see this produced.

    I saw a reading of this play with The Atlantic Theater Company. It is a very powerful depiction of the Haitian revolution, with distinct characters caught in the most challenging of circumstances. It speaks to the universal struggle against the oppression of colonialism and illuminates the rich culture and history of Haiti. I would love to see this produced.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: The Tinker Bell Situation by Marc Paykuss
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    I just heard a podcast of this play through Onstage/Offstage. It's funny, has strong dialogue, fully realized characters and a wacky but believable situation. Actors would have fun with this one. I would love to see it performed onstage.

    I just heard a podcast of this play through Onstage/Offstage. It's funny, has strong dialogue, fully realized characters and a wacky but believable situation. Actors would have fun with this one. I would love to see it performed onstage.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: A World Without Allergies; A Talk by Dr. Kramer by Chris Leyva
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    This was a delightfully funny read. It was a nice respite from the horrors of covid, and would be fun to stage. Thanks. I needed that.

    This was a delightfully funny read. It was a nice respite from the horrors of covid, and would be fun to stage. Thanks. I needed that.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Lady Liberty is Losing Her Vision (A Monologue) by Lee R. Lawing
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    What a witty and bittersweet metaphor of Lady Liberty losing her vision. It has Lawing's usual black humor about serious subjects. This would be a gift for an older female actor.

    What a witty and bittersweet metaphor of Lady Liberty losing her vision. It has Lawing's usual black humor about serious subjects. This would be a gift for an older female actor.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Santa Because by Sherry Friedman
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    This is a very powerful monologue which depicts a woman emerging from a dark situation, in the most unlikely of contexts. It is full of dramatic surprises and would be a gift for any lucky actress.

    This is a very powerful monologue which depicts a woman emerging from a dark situation, in the most unlikely of contexts. It is full of dramatic surprises and would be a gift for any lucky actress.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: BEWARE THE KRAKEN by Sherry Friedman
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    I had the pleasure of seeing the workshop performance of this play and was very impressed by the dramatic insights, humor which arose organically from the characters and the situation, as well as the kinesthetic/visual world she conjured up. A sheer delight!

    I had the pleasure of seeing the workshop performance of this play and was very impressed by the dramatic insights, humor which arose organically from the characters and the situation, as well as the kinesthetic/visual world she conjured up. A sheer delight!

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  • J.Lois Diamond: SEYMOUR SEES A SHRINK by Sherry Friedman
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    I saw the workshop production of this play and blown away by the quirky characters, humor and sheer insanity of this piece. The fact that it was written in less than a week makes it all the more impressive. Produce this now! We all could use a good laugh.

    I saw the workshop production of this play and blown away by the quirky characters, humor and sheer insanity of this piece. The fact that it was written in less than a week makes it all the more impressive. Produce this now! We all could use a good laugh.

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Sitting and Talking: a Play for Zoom by Lia Romeo
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    I saw this performed online from Prince William Sound College. Romeo captures all the wonder and awkwardness of online dating with two fully realized characters trying to make their way in the most challenging of times. It is moving and brings up some important issues our society needs to consider

    I saw this performed online from Prince William Sound College. Romeo captures all the wonder and awkwardness of online dating with two fully realized characters trying to make their way in the most challenging of times. It is moving and brings up some important issues our society needs to consider

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Closing Doors by John Minigan
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    This is a very powerful play, which explores the complexities of school shootings. Minigan lays out the various issues through two fully realized characters. Educators and parents need to see this performed. We live in a new dark reality and we need plays like this to guide us into action and better future policy.

    This is a very powerful play, which explores the complexities of school shootings. Minigan lays out the various issues through two fully realized characters. Educators and parents need to see this performed. We live in a new dark reality and we need plays like this to guide us into action and better future policy.

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