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Adam Richter

Recommended by Adam Richter

  • SUGAR PIE by Vivian Lermond
    12 Apr. 2021
    “ A delightful two-hander about strangers who meet and form a bond. Vivian Lermond gives us two rich, likable characters in Willie and Ida, teasing us with just enough of their backstories to know that they've each lived a hard life and could just use a friend. Luckily, they found each other. ”
  • Under Cover of Darkness By the Light of the Moon, or "Nobody Was Supposed To Be Here" A Tale of the Pacific Northwest by Scott Sickles
    12 Apr. 2021
    “ What do you get when you cross a mafia hit man, a Sasquatch and a bunch of pagans? That is one of the eternal questions, and at long last Scott Sickles gives us the answer: A musical extravaganza!
    This play, whose title is longer than the entirety of dialogue, is a fun and twisted nonspoken piece that gives the actors lots of room to get creative with physical movement. It was a delight to read and would be a treat to see live onstage. ”
  • The Ring by Diana Burbano
    11 Apr. 2021
    “ Diana Burbano's play is a heartbreaking elegy to the victims of senseless gun violence (is there any other kind?) and the holes they leave in the lives of the survivors. This is a beautiful and powerful short play that needs to be seen. ”
  • That Midnight Rodeo by Mary Sue Price
    10 Apr. 2021
    “ This play is filled with fine dramatic moments as it presents the complex issue of abortion — and specifically what it means to young couples just starting out — in a nuanced and compelling way. This would be a great addition to any short play festival. ”
  • Gone Fishin' on a Cloudy Day by Reinette LeJeune
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ This play has great dialogue and is a terrific portrayal of grief after the death of a father. The play has its lighter moments but when she ratchets up the dramatic tension, that's when I was on the edge of my seat. Fantastic short play. ”
  • Best Friend Territory by Cam Torres
    31 Mar. 2021
    “ Sometimes a best friend will help you bury a body, but Gabi is not that kind of best friend. Which is good, because despite what Rene wants, that's not the kind of friend she needs right now. This short play is a delightful and funny comedy of friendship that calls for some really clever staging. This would be great for any short-play festival. ”
  • Proof of Monsters (A Bigfoot Play) by Ruben Carbajal
    30 Mar. 2021
    “ "Proof of Monsters" shows us why people are attracted to fringe beliefs and how tightly, and tragically, they cling to said beliefs even when proven wrong. Ruben Carbajal gives us a richly layered, tense drama in a few pages. Excellent work! ”
  • Which Way to the Beach by Philip Middleton Williams
    30 Mar. 2021
    “ Philip Middelton Williams messes with your expectations perfectly in this laugh-out-loud funny play about mistaken identity. George and Marjorie are endearing as the fish-out-of-water Midwestern couple in South Beach, and the surprising reveal at the play's climax is a fantastic twist. This would be a hoot to stage. ”
  • Second Kisses by Matthew Weaver
    30 Mar. 2021
    “ Ah, young lust. Matthew Weaver captures that early relationship bliss, when all you want to do is kiss your partner and never stop. This is a sweet and joyful slice of adolescent life. ”
  • CELL- DOUBT by Paul Smith
    24 Mar. 2021
    “ A tense, riveting and heartbreaking monologue. Len captures the audience's sympathy right away and holds it right to the end, which is perfectly ambiguous. This would make for compelling drama either over Zoom or in person. ”

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