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Jillian Leff

Recommended by Jillian Leff

  • brother sister cyborg space by Paul Michael Thomson
    3 Apr. 2024
    “ I really enjoyed this - it's a strong character/relationship piece, full of quick-witted dialogue that makes you laugh and really invest in these people (and AI assistant). I also love when a play has me siding with different characters from moment to moment. Because another strong aspect of this play is that it's not afraid to wrestle with big questions about our planet and its future, as well as humanity's successes and failures. ”
  • The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime
    12 Mar. 2024
    “ I have never felt so seen. This play accurately portrays the earnest cringe of being a teenage artist, the heartbreak of ex-best friends, and the nostalgia of the 2010s. The "show within a show" plot brings out some of the play's most laugh out loud moments, while the "reality" plot hit me right in the gut. This is such a well-crafted show that I would highly recommend to literally anyone. ”
  • Isolated in the Light by Conor McShane
    17 Dec. 2023
    “ The setup is original, the characters are all really dynamic, and the way the story moves back and forth through time is really effective. This play explores themes of fame, grief, and the music industry in a really fresh and engaging way. ”
  • Think Fast, Jordan Chase! by Sonia Goldberg
    17 Dec. 2023
    “ Writing TYA is hard, and writing an audience participation play is hard. But this play does BOTH really successfully! It's diverse without tokenizing, and has a great message without being preachy. And quite simply, it's a ton of fun, no matter the age of the audience member. ”
  • Rich B*tch by Rachel Lynett
    26 Feb. 2023
    “ Are these women bitches to each other? Absolutely. Did I laugh out loud at their biting and witty stand-offs? Also absolutely. These characters are messy, complicated, and real, which is where the true success of this script lies. ”
  • Marie Antionette and the Magical Negros by Terry Guest
    8 Aug. 2022
    “ I was able to catch The Story Theater's production in Chicago, and I was captivated the entire time. Guest weaves together multiple points in history (mainly the present and the French Revolution) to ask big questions about revolution, activism, and complicity (to name a few things). At the same time he keeps it fast-paced, entertaining, and highly theatrical. Definitely recommend! ”
  • Birthright by David Lipschutz
    22 Jun. 2021
    “ This has got it all - camp, coming of age, and a Jewish demon vampire. I would be willing to spend more time on this story and with these characters for sure! ”
  • LATE NIGHT SNACK by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    15 Jun. 2021
    “ On the surface, we have a benign conversation about food. But right underneath is an unsettling exploration of boundaries and the power dynamic between parent and child. ”
  • An Apéritif [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
    14 Jun. 2021
    “ A perfect example of a one minute play - clear characters and story arc, and even a little bit of dark comedy. ”