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  • Cancer Is A Pain In My Ass by Laura Pfizenmayer
    27 Jun. 2023
    “ A hysterically funny, heartbreaking story, Pfizenmayer's brilliant use of humor in the face of tragedy allows us to dive deeply into this family-centered play. Where does one find calm amidst the chaos of a life-threatening diagnosis? What happens to your family when you realize you're standing on opposite sides of a very high fence? A beautifully written piece of dramatic art that reminds us of the vulnerability of being human. ”
  • A Tree Grows in Longmont by Philip Middleton Williams
    27 Jun. 2023
    “ An engaging two-hander, A Tree Grows in Longmont is an intelligent, heart-centered exploration of the questions that remain when the person dearest to us is gone. Not just a memory play, but more of a dialogue with memory, we are invited to witness the tenderness of this the connection and get just a glimpse of the depth of loss. With humor never far away, Williams melds life and art into a masterful play. ”
  • Death Bites by Makena Metz
    21 Feb. 2023
    “ Death Bites is a smart, savvy take on that edge between life and death. Metz tackles a challenging subject with comedic ease and delivers a play that will make you laugh out loud with such preposterous deathbed choices. What would you choose? ”
  • Sitting and Talking: a Play for Zoom by Lia Romeo
    19 Feb. 2023
    “ A beautifully haunting play about love, loss and the everyday risk of being human. Insightful portrayal of two older adults caught in circumstances they cannot control. Perfect zoom play. And I do mean perfect. ”
  • Aunt Nellie's Two Cents Worth by Donald E. Baker
    4 Feb. 2023
    “ With "Aunt Nellie's Two Cents Worth," Baker has captured the very essence of a particular fear - and the prejudice it engenders - that embedded itself in rural Indiana. Aunt Nellie's life story give her a different perspective, which she does not hesitate to share. A delightful play, sprinkled with Hoosier wisdom and laced with universal truths. ”
  • The Way Station by Rebecca Gorman ONeill
    29 Aug. 2022
    “ What crosses your mind when time suddenly stops and you are stranded? What lengths would you go to in order to escape? Who really is in charge anyway? The slow reveal of information is delicious, and the ending well-earned, as three very different characters face off in this intriguing little play. ”
  • From the Top by Scott Sickles
    29 Aug. 2022
    “ This astute little gem of a play was an absolute delight to read. Numerous comedic moments fold right into tender ones that somehow still manage to survive in this very funny, exquisitely well-crafted play. The shift in perspective from act to act was both simple and complex and would be a joy for any director to stage, any actor to embrace. Highly recommend! ”
  • FORTUNE TELLER by Coni Koepfinger
    29 Aug. 2022
    “ A tender, engaging play about love and family: the mistakes we make, the fear that holds us back, the surprising ways we find to move forward. Beautiful dialogue and five quirky characters fill the page and the stage. ”
  • All Together Now by Philip Middleton Williams
    29 Aug. 2022
    “ This wise and wonderful play is a story about family. How we create it, sustain it, allow it to grow and change (or not). Using his trademark masterful dialogue, Williams reveals just enough of the story of one teenager's surprise entry into the well-honed life of his father - and the complications that entails - to leave you wanting more. And there is more! Enjoy immersing yourself in the world of All Together Now, one of four plays about family. ”
  • Grand Dragon in Power by Donald E. Baker
    17 Aug. 2022
    “ An absolutely chilling tale deftly told via characters who ring true to the era. Knowing this story is based on true events sadly underscores its relevance to the socio-political climate of today. Baker is a master at dialogue that sets each character apart and yet brings them together in a sense of time and place. I felt the fear and the power of each moment just reading the play. Imagine what could happen when this excellent work is fully staged. ”

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