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Marj O'Neill-Butler

Recommended by Marj O'Neill-Butler

  • WATER MUSIC, a ten-minute drama by Arianna Rose
    15 Oct. 2022
    “ I have read and heard this short play several times and each time it moves me. Two characters in pain find a way to connect and help each other. After experiencing this play, the sound of sloshing water in a bottle comforts me. ”
  • THE OTHER MAN'S GRASS IS MONDEGREEN-ER, a 10-minute absurdist comedy by Arianna Rose
    12 Oct. 2022
    “ We've all misheard song lyrics. With this short play, Ms Rose has taken these "mondegreen's" to a high art form. My favorite was "Hit me with your pet shark". You may not get all the references, depending on your age and experience, but her glossary will assist. A really fun and abstract piece. ”
  • THE DATING POOL, a one-act play for 5 women plus optional additional characters by Arianna Rose
    28 Sep. 2022
    “ If your younger selves could talk to your older self before making some pretty bad choices in life, this would be how. This short play gathers all 'herselves" in a fun and enlightening way. Talk about stop the world I want to get off! This is a very different take on moving forward in life. ”
  • THE FERRIS WHEEL - a short play for both stage and radio by D. Lee Miller
    14 Sep. 2022
    “ Whoa, a life time in ten minutes and there's a real twist/surprise at the end. I felt I knew these people. This is an interesting short play that should have a long run in festivals. ”
  • For the Soul by DC Cathro
    6 Sep. 2022
    “ I was disgusted with these two men from the start. DC Castro has a way of making you dislike his characters. Each is individually loathsome and you hold your breath until the end of the piece. There is a sound effect that occurs during the play and you're not sure what it is until the end when you know for sure.
    Powerful short piece. ”
  • Angel Flight by Joe Swenson
    5 Sep. 2022
    “ This is a journey that no one wants to take. Joe Swenson takes us on a full ride and finally lands us with a very calming twist. This is a very different and smart take on grieving. ”
  • Transferring Kyle by Jonathan Cook
    5 Sep. 2022
    “ This short play is a fantastic and surreal look at life as it is lived by Kyle, a non-starter. What a clever play...it made me sit up and want to get busy. No wonder it has had so many productions! ”
  • A Slice of Chhena Poda by Christopher Plumridge
    2 Sep. 2022
    “ What a delightful slice of life. I love the mother who is so with it in the ways of her son. Not so much with her cooking howevr. This is a swell two-hander to play a mother and son duo. ”
  • In Transit (10 min.) by Robin Rice
    30 Jul. 2022
    “ Having visited several homes like the one in this lovely short play, I can understand the drive to "take a train" and leave. It's a simple but powerful love story. ”
  • Are You Comfortable? by J.Lois Diamond
    2 Jul. 2022
    “ This likable young woman brings us along throughout this devastating monologue. And then the ending...good God I was right there with her. A powerful piece for a young person.
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