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Patricia Milton

Recommended by Patricia Milton

  • Making Some Noise by Claudia Haas
    19 Mar. 2020
    “ This play has so much heart: an exploration of grief, guilt, and sisterhood that just sings. It has so many layers! Haas skillfully weaves in remembrance of past tragedies with today's dangerous anti-semitic attacks, all the while focusing on three characters struggling to deal with loss. Perceptive and moving. ”
  • Just in Case Texts by Claudia Haas
    19 Mar. 2020
    “ Whoa, I was whipped around by this play. Very timely, topical, and powerful. ”
  • 7 Weeks, 3 Days by Claudia Haas
    19 Mar. 2020
    “ A simple, beautiful play that expands your heart. The dilemma is completely relatable for both young people and adults: how to break through the awkwardness of visiting a seriously ill friend after weeks of silence. I love the resolution so much, and it's earned. ”
  • Elijah by Judith Leora
    9 Nov. 2019
    “ I really enjoyed this play. Difficult material is dealt with sensitively, and yes, there is deft humor, too. The catalyst of the hurricane plus the ticking clock shifts everything into high gear for these characters, and the resulting conflicts are highly dramatic. ”
  • THE CASSANDRA MURDERS by MADELINE DALY PUCCIONI
    28 Jul. 2019
    “ This fascinating reimagining of the story of Cassandra follows her through time as she is reborn again and again, seeking revenge on the man who raped her. Over the centuries, she learns to set aside revenge for a more just and humane reaction. Fun fact from the play: Did you know the veil of time can be parted in any 7-11?
    :-) ”
  • Queen of Sad Mischance by John Minigan
    15 Jul. 2019
    “ I read this play in one sitting. I ached for the characters' impossibly challenging situation, and enjoyed the well-crafted dialogue. There is a rich metaphor at the play's heart: Queen Margaret, one of Shakespeare's best-drawn female characters, who never got a play of her own. I would love to see this one produced. ”
  • Watch by Lisa B. Thompson
    10 Jul. 2019
    “ "Watch" is set in the future, recalling past slavery, objectification, and "scientific" experimentation on black people, as well as present-day violence, all leading to a powerful ending. A superb, incisive critique of the white gaze. ”
  • Ordinary Day by Lorraine Midanik
    4 Jun. 2019
    “ I have seen a reading of this play at Playwrights Center SF. It handles its tough material with sensitivity and humor. There's a deep understanding of the difficulty of caregiving and the love that underpins it, as well as the desperation of living with dementia. Well done. ”
  • Cycled by Lorraine Midanik
    25 May. 2019
    “ I saw this play as part of B-8's production of ReproRights! It is delightful in every way: funny, imaginative, relatable, wise, and relevant. The playwright follows a woman through the journey of her reproductive life, which, it turns out, is her actual *life.* The theme is very timely, unfortunately, in this era where women's reproductive rights are under attack. Well done! ”
  • The Lady Scribblers by Michaela Goldhaber
    25 May. 2019
    “ This play is so much fun! It centers women playwrights of the Restoration era, and incorporates all the physical and verbal comedy we expect from a Restoration play. Thoroughly researched, with terrific dialogue and historical references. Plus, it's super-theatrical, with wonderful roles for women. It's a real find not only for for theatres, but for colleges and universities. ”

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