Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

  • Below Zero
    9 Nov. 2023
    What a unique story, taking advantage of the dog sled conceit and the mystery surrounding Erik's disappearance. I particularly love the poem, reminding me of the lost treasure poems that crop up now and then. The two characters are great foils, and both have virtues and flaws. Nicely done!
  • This Grass Kills People
    1 Nov. 2023
    Very spooky, and very timely. I particularly like the metaphors being used here, especially those that warn against complacency and not taking said warnings seriously. A great play for a horror festival!
  • The Girl in the Mirror
    31 Oct. 2023
    What a great little piece with a spooky twist! I like how the story draws you in before hitting you with the climax. Be careful what you wish for!
  • The Dread Halls
    26 Oct. 2023
    I adore 19th century horror literature, and this feels like the perfect homage. Hitting on feelings of terror, horror, and the grotesque, this piece draws you in and doesn't let go. References to Lovecraft, Chambers, and Bierce are always appreciated as well.
  • Postpartum
    26 Oct. 2023
    Dark, creepy, and yet plays on real world fears. This is what horror does best, and Blevins has created a real winner. Using just sounds, two characters, and a bit of atmosphere, you have a great short play for the spooky season. Would love to read more plays like this!
  • Stage Fright
    19 Oct. 2023
    A tight little short play that works on both horror and drama. Theatre works best when it reveals character, and this piece does just that. It even works in a bit of humor, but above all, it works as a haunted piece. Theatres do have a spooky charm. Great work!
  • Pit
    23 Sep. 2023
    A very imaginative piece that is simple in its execution, but complex in its impact. Playwright Prillaman sets up two characters with time to get to know them, and literally plunges a third into the fragile dynamic. Even in this extreme environment, we often find that change and disruption to our routines to be the biggest obstacle.
  • The "Haunted House": A monologue
    12 Sep. 2023
    A neat little monologue with a great twist! Perfect for any collection of Halloween-themed theatre pieces. Check it out!
  • FRIENDS WITH GUNS
    9 Sep. 2023
    In the playwright's note, Walker writes that she is "tired of the outrage." This play remarkably reflects that point of view. It's easy to write an anti or pro-gun screed that masquerades as a play. This play isn't that. It provides no easy answers. No comfort. No manufactured outrage. What it does provide is real characters. With their points of view. And their flaws that go deeper than the surface issue. Are guns the problem? Walker doesn't claim to have that answer in her work. Instead, she asks questions, and asks us to ask questions. What a challenging work!
  • In the Slush
    23 Aug. 2023
    Horror takes on many forms; it's not just jump scares and actors in costume. Playwright Prillaman explores the creeping horror that can manifest in unlikely places, such as expectant motherhood. Expertly written, where you get to know the main character before the rug is pulled out from under you. That is the real achievement of this piece, and for a theatre with this sensibility, they will find this will be a memorable production.

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