Recommended by Emily McClain

I enjoyed hearing Riding Bicycles in the Rain tremendously at the Ethel Woolson Lab reading a few years ago. The dialogue is so well-paced and the humor is nuanced but strong within the context of the scenes. Would be a wonderful acting vehicle (HA! See what I did there?) for multi-generational casting as well as a truly enjoyable production for small, intimate spaces. Excellent work, Erin!

A conversation that feels very personal and REAL between two people struggling with the constraints of their faith, deftly weaving between their pain and humor towards each other and never feeling forced or heavy-handed. The ending feels earned and understandable. Very strong piece! Great 10-minute two-hander.

This play is a haunting study in the effusiveness of language, and the frustration that people who relate to the world with words feel when the words “don’t come.” A lovely, emotionally engaging piece about so much more than the words on the page. The evocative use of stage directions- the dropping of the loose leaf paper, gripping her hair- create a clear visual for the reader. Thank you!

I devoured this play- the characters are so compelling and well-crafted. Seeing the consequences of their choices play out is heartbreaking but ultimately so satisfying. I’m sorry I didn’t see it at Humana but I hope it will be produced in Atlanta at some point soon. It is an amazing showcase for actors! Thank you for this play!

To take a character that we all "think" we know and bring us back to the origins, shedding light and giving us a completely new perspective on the familiar is no easy task, but this excellent piece of theatre does just that. Medusa becomes a sympathetic, relatable character who feels contemporary and resonant.

This play is wild, mysterious, and visceral. There are moments in the play that blend a sense of dangerous magic with clinical modern terminology and everything is pushed forward to a moment of chaos by the end. The final scene plays out in such an unexpected, but utterly satisfying, way. It sticks with you long after you've finished reading. It's incredibly compelling theatre! Beautiful- I cannot recommend it highly enough!

This is a really fantastic two-hander that explores a flawed but passionate relationship. I enjoyed hearing it read at the Merely Writer’s Workshop in Atlanta. Lupo has a wonderful ear for snappy dialogue. Very fun!

Food and "foodie culture" is all around us and Quinn riffs on that in so many surprising and delightful ways. His take on cooking show host Martha Marmalade and her reluctant home cook helper is completely hilarious. All of the two-person scenes have engaging dialogue and really unexpected and unique takes on familiar situations. This would be an amazing piece for directors looking to collaborate together on one evening of theatre because each scene feels different yet connected by the thread of food. Delicious!

This excerpt does an incredible job of painting two very real and completely engaging characters struggling to define themselves rather than be defined by others. Quinn creates complexity and nuance so easily- and you are definitely left with a sense that there is much more to these characters and their story and you want to know what happens. Beautifully authentic dialogue that allows actors of any age to believably slip into the awkward world of middle school students.