Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Stage Fright

    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!

    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!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Pit

    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.

    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.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: FRIENDS WITH GUNS

    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 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!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: In the Slush

    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.

    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.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Beldam & Gaffer

    The dialogue appears meandering, but that's the point. The subtext flows in and out through what they say and don't say, that the ending suddenly becomes crystal clear in the end. This is a great piece for actors and for an audience to decipher and come to the same epiphany that I did. Great work!

    The dialogue appears meandering, but that's the point. The subtext flows in and out through what they say and don't say, that the ending suddenly becomes crystal clear in the end. This is a great piece for actors and for an audience to decipher and come to the same epiphany that I did. Great work!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: First Date 2099

    A very intriguing play that takes the concept of dating "rituals" to its extreme. A sci-fi play that doesn't need fancy effects, just a strong sense of theme and a fantastic what-if scenario. And it's really funny!

    A very intriguing play that takes the concept of dating "rituals" to its extreme. A sci-fi play that doesn't need fancy effects, just a strong sense of theme and a fantastic what-if scenario. And it's really funny!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Rent-A-Pet

    A charming little play that reminds us that sometimes you have to look past the first impression. Would be a very funny edition to a ten minute play festival.

    A charming little play that reminds us that sometimes you have to look past the first impression. Would be a very funny edition to a ten minute play festival.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Dispatched

    Fast paced, always engaging, and showing hidden depth in every line, this is a great piece! Allegorical in theme, but also providing characters that are flawed and relatable. The mystery of what exactly is going on will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the conclusion will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

    Fast paced, always engaging, and showing hidden depth in every line, this is a great piece! Allegorical in theme, but also providing characters that are flawed and relatable. The mystery of what exactly is going on will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the conclusion will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Ghosts

    Lots of twists and turns in this one. Playing with three different time periods and multiple mysteries, the playwright expertly weaves a tale that keeps you guessing where it is going and where it will end up. Also shows that ghosts come in many forms.

    Lots of twists and turns in this one. Playing with three different time periods and multiple mysteries, the playwright expertly weaves a tale that keeps you guessing where it is going and where it will end up. Also shows that ghosts come in many forms.

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: the tragic, unfortunate and all too preventable death of a mockingbird

    A lively comedy with some deep undertones. You can tell the playwright had a lot of fun writing it, and yet I'm also struck by its conscientious themes. This is a very interesting piece, and I encourage others to read it.

    A lively comedy with some deep undertones. You can tell the playwright had a lot of fun writing it, and yet I'm also struck by its conscientious themes. This is a very interesting piece, and I encourage others to read it.