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Recommended by John Adams

  • TOUCH THE MOON One Act Play, 3 Characters by Arianna Rose
    25 Apr. 2022
    “ I saw a reading of this play at the 2022 William Inge Theatre Festival. Though it covers a very challenging subject matter, it was engaging and outright poetic throughout. The playwright really took some bold swings while employing the reenacted-flashback format -- and these swings always paid off to give us a vivid, memorable piece of art. This one stuck with me! ”
  • What Happens At Jock Night by Kevin King
    21 Mar. 2020
    “ A fun play with clever dialogue, delightfully unexpected comedy, a bit of skin and -- oh yeah -- a heartfelt message about acceptance. Whatever happens at ACTUAL jock nights may need to STAY at those jock nights, but the play "What Happens At Jock Night" should be read by all. ”
  • The Home for Retired Canadian Girlfriends by John Bavoso
    29 Sep. 2019
    “ Ha! This was so funny! And it was such a clever and inspired idea! Everything was so much fun -- the premise, the characters, the details... The ending was great, and so incredibly positive and refreshing. It would have been easy for Bavoso to earn some laughs off this premise then limp to the finish line, but instead, we get a strong character taking distinct agency right up to the end -- and influencing another character to boot! Highly recommended! ”
  • A Life Enriching Community by Philip Middleton Williams
    29 Sep. 2019
    “ Oh, wow. This was so sweet. Somehow sad but very uplifting as well. I feel like I know these characters, and -- more importantly -- the way Williams writes them they know *each other* so well! This is really a beautiful piece. Excellent work! EDIT: Oh, and perhaps the funniest hernia joke you'll ever come across :D ”
  • Lost, yet Forever Here by Victoria Esposito
    29 Sep. 2019
    “ Very cool concept -- something you might see on the movie or TV screen, but Esposito does a nice job of translating it in a very strage-friendly manner. Sad but also punctuated with the perfect amount of quirky character moments. There were some very interesting parallels between the main character(s) and her deceased mother. Saw at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference. ”
  • Crossroads by Cassidy Tilden
    29 Sep. 2019
    “ Captivating story of a young woman in flux. Packs a ton into a small space, most notably issues of mortality, family, and reconnection. There are some very tender moments here, written well and realistically. A very powerful piece! Saw at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference. ”
  • Round the Decay by Straton Rushing
    29 Sep. 2019
    “ Ouch! Brutally realistic. Full of tension and great character moments. I think actors will LOVE to get this meaty script that does a ton in just 10 minutes. Deals with some very tough material, and will have audiences on the edge of their seats. Saw at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference. ”
  • Buried by Audrey Webb
    28 Sep. 2019
    “ Ugh, this one broke me! So strong! This had fantastic character moments, an excellent relationship and a TON of heart. Plus, just the right amount of humor. This was a standout for me at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference. ”
  • Saga by Joshua H. Cohen
    27 Sep. 2019
    “ A fun meeting of two great characters, peppered with fantasy, comedy, social commentary, political satire, and drama. A strong melding of the very ancient with the very timely. Really leaves you at a perfect spot, too. And one of my favorite-ever pop-culture references in a 10-minute play! (Saw at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference, and that early-on reference was adored, and we were all on board for anything Cohen hit us with after that!) ”
  • Women Wear White by Lindsay Adams
    27 Sep. 2019
    “ Eek! So good! I did not see where this one was going, but it all worked together so perfectly. I cannot say much (lest I get into spoilery territory), but this is a savage, funny, and thought-provoking piece of political commentary that manages to talk about MANY things at once. Saw at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference, and highly recommend. ”

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