Recommended by Emily McClain

  • Emily McClain: Waffle Squarf (one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
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    What a delicious delight of a 1-minute play! I want to become a Waffle Squarf regular! Matthew Weaver proves that inspiration can truly be found in the unlikeliest of places. Thank you for this fun piece of theatre!

    What a delicious delight of a 1-minute play! I want to become a Waffle Squarf regular! Matthew Weaver proves that inspiration can truly be found in the unlikeliest of places. Thank you for this fun piece of theatre!

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  • Emily McClain: The Shady Lady: A Robust Blend of Privilege, Influence, and White-Collar Crime by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
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    Oh this play is completely delightful! It skewers so much about wealth, non-profits, expose journalism, and how ridiculous rich men can be about their hobbies. But most importantly it features some incredibly hilarious roles for women and I look forward to seeing it staged!

    Oh this play is completely delightful! It skewers so much about wealth, non-profits, expose journalism, and how ridiculous rich men can be about their hobbies. But most importantly it features some incredibly hilarious roles for women and I look forward to seeing it staged!

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  • Emily McClain: WHORTICULTURE by Emma Goldman-Sherman
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    I was moved while watching a powerful virtual performance of this play through Cybertank with Quarantine Players. The difficult subject matter of the main narrative unfolds slowly, interspersed with spoken word pieces that comment on elements of our culture that shape, limit, and warp the development of young girls. How do we combat something so ubiquitous and normalized as misogyny? How do we fight for the inherent humanity of women and girls? I'm grateful that this play is part of that conversation.

    I was moved while watching a powerful virtual performance of this play through Cybertank with Quarantine Players. The difficult subject matter of the main narrative unfolds slowly, interspersed with spoken word pieces that comment on elements of our culture that shape, limit, and warp the development of young girls. How do we combat something so ubiquitous and normalized as misogyny? How do we fight for the inherent humanity of women and girls? I'm grateful that this play is part of that conversation.

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  • Emily McClain: Too Hard A Knot - a short play by Hayley St. James
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    Shakespeare food puns, mysterious men, and a Faustian twist set in the most classic of American settings, a diner. What more could you possibly need? It's a fantastic short play and would be so much fun to produce! Great work!

    Shakespeare food puns, mysterious men, and a Faustian twist set in the most classic of American settings, a diner. What more could you possibly need? It's a fantastic short play and would be so much fun to produce! Great work!

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  • Emily McClain: Timbuktu by B. E. Turner
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    I have not encountered the genre of irreal theatre before- and if you are like me, TIMBUKTU is a wonderful introduction to this style. It's unexpected and unapologetic, but very self-aware. Excellent work!

    I have not encountered the genre of irreal theatre before- and if you are like me, TIMBUKTU is a wonderful introduction to this style. It's unexpected and unapologetic, but very self-aware. Excellent work!

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  • Emily McClain: Best Behavior by Matthew Weaver
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    There is such a gentleness to Weaver's writing and the expert way he crafts characters is on full display in this 10 minute play. What a lovely portrayal of the potential for connection! Thank you for this wonderful play!

    There is such a gentleness to Weaver's writing and the expert way he crafts characters is on full display in this 10 minute play. What a lovely portrayal of the potential for connection! Thank you for this wonderful play!

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  • Emily McClain: Puppers [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
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    Martin captures joy and boundless enthusiasm for all things in life and bottles it in this beautiful monologue. I defy you to read it without grinning!

    Martin captures joy and boundless enthusiasm for all things in life and bottles it in this beautiful monologue. I defy you to read it without grinning!

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  • Emily McClain: For a Limited Time Only (The Bread Play) by Daniel Prillaman
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    The genre of "Romantic Horror" might not have many examples, but Prillaman's FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY is a delightful, bizarre, and yes, romantic existential horror story. It's a helluva deal. Read it, carbo-load, and enjoy!

    The genre of "Romantic Horror" might not have many examples, but Prillaman's FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY is a delightful, bizarre, and yes, romantic existential horror story. It's a helluva deal. Read it, carbo-load, and enjoy!

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  • Emily McClain: Real Heroes by DC Cathro
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    So heartwrenching and honest and painful. Cathro packs so much into these few pages and the weight of the unspoken subject matter hangs in the space between them. It embodies the helplessness so many of us feel in the face of gun violence in a truly tangible way. Thank you for this piece of theatre.

    So heartwrenching and honest and painful. Cathro packs so much into these few pages and the weight of the unspoken subject matter hangs in the space between them. It embodies the helplessness so many of us feel in the face of gun violence in a truly tangible way. Thank you for this piece of theatre.

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  • Emily McClain: Keep The Music Going by Steven Hayet
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    Jessica and Lory’s love spans thousands of miles in this beautiful short play. Hayet’s exploration of the themes of loneliness, isolation, and the need for human connection is moving and heartfelt. It’s a wonderful story for our time.

    Jessica and Lory’s love spans thousands of miles in this beautiful short play. Hayet’s exploration of the themes of loneliness, isolation, and the need for human connection is moving and heartfelt. It’s a wonderful story for our time.

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