Recommended by MT Cozzola

  • MT Cozzola: Maker of Worlds by Wendy A. Schmidt
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    Unique and sometimes brilliant writing that reflects our world while being completely its own thing. I loved the way the conflict between the deities plays out in a way that starts out absurd and then gets so absurd that it becomes serious. It's a great role for a versatile performer, and the writer's light touch with some very heavy topics makes the journey both fun and memorable.

    Unique and sometimes brilliant writing that reflects our world while being completely its own thing. I loved the way the conflict between the deities plays out in a way that starts out absurd and then gets so absurd that it becomes serious. It's a great role for a versatile performer, and the writer's light touch with some very heavy topics makes the journey both fun and memorable.

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  • MT Cozzola: Derailed by Hallie Palladino
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    This play held my attention right from the start. An ensemble drama with vividly real characters, all trying to find their next rung on the ladder, each with drastically different measures they're willing to take to get there. Compelling relationships, hard truths, and characters I didn't want to leave.

    This play held my attention right from the start. An ensemble drama with vividly real characters, all trying to find their next rung on the ladder, each with drastically different measures they're willing to take to get there. Compelling relationships, hard truths, and characters I didn't want to leave.

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  • MT Cozzola: Quiver by Jenni Lamb
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    I love when I'm reading a new play and desperately want to see it in action. That's what happened with Quiver. The mix of human and animal characters feels so clear, and is written with such a light touch...and at the same time it makes me wonder what deeper, darker emotions will well up when I see those moments on stage. I also found the dialog and situations real and natural. So that makes the theatrical elements as written on the page even more evocative. This is theatre that must be theatre -- my favorite kind!

    I love when I'm reading a new play and desperately want to see it in action. That's what happened with Quiver. The mix of human and animal characters feels so clear, and is written with such a light touch...and at the same time it makes me wonder what deeper, darker emotions will well up when I see those moments on stage. I also found the dialog and situations real and natural. So that makes the theatrical elements as written on the page even more evocative. This is theatre that must be theatre -- my favorite kind!

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  • MT Cozzola: Until Death (Do us Part) by Dana Lynn Formby
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    Genuine characters and deep emotions nested in ever-so-casually fantastical conditions, this play examines love and identity in a way that's fun and sneaky. It's inventive and absurd while also feeling strangely real and sincere. The Boor family is a blast to watch, and I found myself rooting for all sides of this social/religious divide.

    Genuine characters and deep emotions nested in ever-so-casually fantastical conditions, this play examines love and identity in a way that's fun and sneaky. It's inventive and absurd while also feeling strangely real and sincere. The Boor family is a blast to watch, and I found myself rooting for all sides of this social/religious divide.

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  • MT Cozzola: DAUGHTERS OF THE MOON-Reginald Edmund by Reginald Edmund
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    This poetic, suspenseful, and surprising play captivated me. I loved the language and the unfolding of relationships within the harsh realities of their situation. The stakes kept going up, and when those magical moments occurred, they felt true and necessary.

    This poetic, suspenseful, and surprising play captivated me. I loved the language and the unfolding of relationships within the harsh realities of their situation. The stakes kept going up, and when those magical moments occurred, they felt true and necessary.

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  • MT Cozzola: Infatuation by Hallie Palladino
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    I was hooked from the first page -- spare writing contrasts with big huge human wants and fears, and the combination made for surprising laughs and strange moments of rooting for the completely wrong thing. All three characters feel real and alive, and the exploration of sexual harassment within the context of desire is fascinating and thought-provoking.

    I was hooked from the first page -- spare writing contrasts with big huge human wants and fears, and the combination made for surprising laughs and strange moments of rooting for the completely wrong thing. All three characters feel real and alive, and the exploration of sexual harassment within the context of desire is fascinating and thought-provoking.

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