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Emily McClain

Recommended by Emily McClain

  • Aegis by Quinn Xavier Hernandez
    23 Apr. 2019
    “ 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. ”
  • The New Veritas Girl by Liz Dooley
    23 Apr. 2019
    “ Having heard selections from this play at Working Title, I think the subject matter is engaging and the relationships between the women are so strong and varied- just as relationships between REAL women in a tense workplace can be. While set in the 1950's, the subject matter feels so incredibly relevant to our current times as we confront destructive power dynamics in the art we all love so much. Wonderful work! ”
  • Momma by Quinn Xavier Hernandez
    5 Apr. 2019
    “ 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! ”
  • Opposites Detract by G. M. Lupo
    20 Mar. 2019
    “ 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! ”
  • Happiness is Homemade by Quinn Xavier Hernandez
    20 Mar. 2019
    “ 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! ”
  • Eat You Alive by Quinn Xavier Hernandez
    20 Mar. 2019
    “ 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. ”

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