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Emily McClain

Recommended by Emily McClain

  • GOD AWFUL: A PLAY ABOUT JOB by Adam Richter
    17 Feb. 2022
    “ The story of Job is represented brilliantly in this short play! Richter does a great job pointing out the more…. Problematic parts of the story (why is God being such a jerk?) while providing a really satisfying conclusion for poor Job. Great work! ”
  • THE LATEST CRAZE: FIVE ONE-MINUTE PLAYS ABOUT WORDLE by Adam Richter
    28 Jan. 2022
    “ Adam Richter's keen instinct for social satire is a perfect match for poking fun at the latest internet sensation. These five short plays will resonate with anyone who has a) played Wordle, b) been confused by everyone's sudden obsession with Wordle, or c) felt smug and morally superior for NOT getting involved in Wordle. Something for everyone! Play on! ”
  • Pickers: A Ten-Minute Play by James McLindon
    20 Jan. 2022
    “ The generational divide is beautifully illustrated in this short play- I appreciated how neither character was presented as 100% "right" while both made valid points. They're two people standing in the desert trying to understand one another in a world that offers no solutions.


    Long story short: Amazon workers should organize. ”
  • I’m Worried About Lucille by DC Cathro
    16 Jan. 2022
    “ If you've ever wondered what the "wonk-wonk-wonk" of the adults in the Peanuts cartoons translated into, please read this absolutely hilarious play! It's the Rosencrantz & Gildenstern Are Dead of the Peanuts universe, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and deep affection for the original characters. A throughly delightful ten minute play! ”
  • The Last Pub in Burtonsville, NY by DC Cathro
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ Christmas can often be about closures: the end of the year, the settling of accounts, the celebration of surviving another winter. In The Last Pub in Burtonsville NY, Helen and General find themselves seeking closure in very different ways which leads to conflict and eventually to a point of understanding. While it isn't your grandmother's Christmas play, Cathro brings a compelling story to life where the spirit of the holiday still manages to ring true. Bravo! ”
  • Blue by Caridad Svich
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ The beautiful rhythm of this monologue carries you along the journey of the character's discoveries. Extreme physical exertion brings about these intense personal realizations and it's such a visceral experience- I truly enjoyed reading it and would love to listen/experience it aloud. Poetry in motion. Thank you! ”
  • The Comfort Zone by Daniel Prillaman
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ When "swingers" Gaelen and Ashleigh approach moody barfly Michael, their request of him is decidedly NOT what you are expecting. If he's not force-feeding characters endless breadsticks (#iykyk), he's making them beat each other to death and screw over their still-steaming corpses. Dark, deeply disturbing, violent, hilarious, and so quintessentially Prillaman. ”
  • BOXING DAY, 1835 by Monica Cross
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ This is a beautifully crafted short play about the relationship between two sisters, both of whom feel justified in their resentment towards their situations and each other. The Victorian-era struggles echo our current times ("I can't come to Christmas Day dinner because I have to work a double" etc) making it relevant and timely. I enjoyed reading it tremendously! ”
  • Renegade Mountain by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons
    14 Dec. 2021
    “ Hilary Bluestein-Lyons does a wonderful job of throwing three VERY different characters in a high stakes situation while allowing them the space to find points of connection and contention with each other. Each character had a distinct POV and I loved the inclusion of the butterfly research (yay nature!). Great roles for an older white actress and a younger BIPOC actress! ”
  • The Presidential Chili Cook Off by Scott Sickles
    12 Dec. 2021
    “ The stakes could not be higher for the women in the Klonopinto County Annual Chili Cook Off and something smells worse than rancid canned chili. Thank goodness for intrepid reporting and journalistic integrity to uncover the ugly truth. Scott Sickles provides a true cautionary tale for our times in this one act play, reminding us all of the importance of specific emoji selection in Venmo payments. Satire mixed with political thriller-- it's all I wanted for Christmas! Thank you, Scott!
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