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Stephen Kaplan

Recommended by Stephen Kaplan

  • #julys by Sam Lahne
    30 Jun. 2017
    “ Totally unexpected and surprising - the play deals with internalized antisemitism but does so in a farcical way that both amuses and terrifies. The mixture of reality and the "internets" play off each other beautifully and add an extra level of theatricality. ”
  • Marian or The True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz
    26 Jun. 2017
    “ Lots of fun and a great time playing with gender and sexual identity mixed with the classic story. And awesome stage combat! ”
  • MATTER FAMILIAS by Ginger Lazarus
    25 Jun. 2017
    “ A dysfunctional family where surprises keep popping up in both absurd and heartfelt ways. This play blends the realities of longing for family and what it means to be a parent alongside the randomness and ridiculousness that surrounds it all. Lazarus captures all of this with humor and pathos. ”
  • Distant Neighbors by Patrick Gabridge
    20 Jun. 2017
    “ Though there's the sci-fi element of a crashed space ship, this is an entirely human story about how we long to connect and sometimes just need a bit of a kick in the pants (or a space ship in the yard) to allow ourselves to open up to someone else. The play inspires as it is entirely relatable in its honesty and simplicity. ”
  • About Tomorrow by Grant MacDermott
    19 Jun. 2017
    “ A powerful look at parenting in general, but especially at parenting a disabled child. MacDermott elegantly and honestly exposes both the love and claustrophobic imprisonment that parents feel, but, with a deft hand, allows for the humor and joy to come out as well. ”
  • Ghost Stories by Rosa Nagle
    16 Jun. 2017
    “ The poetry in the language of this play makes it feel like dreams do - often terrifying, often totally clear, often frustratingly elusive but then you catch a glimpse of the truth and you hold on hard. This play captures all of these elements and forces its reader and audience to let go and sail along exploring time, space, and memory. ”
  • Connected by Lia Romeo
    16 Jun. 2017
    “ This play constantly surprised me in how the eponymous connections occur. Touching, hilarious, devastating...these characters are recognizable and truly human. And the worlds that we are brought into are ones that resonate even if they're unfamiliar - through her clear writing, Lia makes them familiar. I had the privilege of seeing a production and it still stays with me, even months afterwards - the mark of a strong and effective piece. ”
  • Witch Hunt or, a Discourse on the Wonders of the Invisible World by Liz Duffy Adams
    5 Nov. 2015
    “ A great "sequel" to The Crucible that gives Abigail's character so much more depth and explores further ideas of persecution and the reasons people do the things they do. The language of the play feels appropriately fitting to the time period and it's great to see strong female characters. ”
  • SAFE by Donna Hoke
    1 Aug. 2015
    “ Using the two time settings, the play beautifully and sadly captures the effects of bullying and societal pressures on teens and their long-lasting aftermath. Easily relatable to audiences of all ages and important to see by mixed audiences as well. ”
  • BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART by Donna Hoke
    1 Aug. 2015
    “ Unflaggingly confident in its portrayal of characters that behave like real people as their realistic complicated selves - it's refreshing to see such a strongly developed female leading character in this intricate and morally convoluted world. ”

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