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Karen Ruetz

Recommended by Karen Ruetz

  • Clara the Christmas Tree Angel (ten-minute play) by Enid Cokinos
    23 Nov. 2021
    “ What a sweet Christmas story! Enid Cokinos creates a heart-warming Christmas story from a different perspective and one that is sure to perk up your Christmas spirit. Two wonderful characters who will give actors so much to play with, this little gem is perfect for a night of short Christmas plays. ”
  • A Complicated Hope by John Mabey
    18 May. 2021
    “ A Complicated Hope is a delightful exploration of characters facing a complicated situation and dealing with the loss of a mutual loved one. The characters are well thought out and delicately developed by John Mabey. While the subject matter could have been heavy handed, the playwright brings a sensitive touch to a difficult situation. A wonderful play! ”
  • Echoes of a Hollow Body by Mary DeCarlo
    1 Apr. 2021
    “ DeCarlo creates a haunting tale about two women stuck in time, and stuck in their lives because of a past loss. Both Gerry and her granddaughter, Winnie, are strong and complicated female characters. The audience will want to see Doug, ever hopeful, succeed in helping both Winnie and Gerry move forward with their lives. Doug and Winnie are both tram operators, and this monotonous job performed on stage while the scene is ongoing, is the perfect metaphor for the lives these characters lead. Toss in some eerie sound effects and visuals, and the end result is compelling and magical. ”
  • WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER by Nedra Pezold Roberts
    14 Jul. 2020
    “ Ripe with Louisiana flavor, Wake Me When It's Over, is a delightful reminiscence of three sisters as they gather to plan their mother's funeral. Each sister's memories have a different seasoning and the three come together to create delightful dish of love for the woman who raised them. Excellent roles for women. ”
  • Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson
    13 May. 2020
    “ Ada and the Engine is a complex and beautifully written play that weaves dramatic moments, compelling characters and mathematics into an artistic tapestry that is mesmerizing to read, and will be a performance to remember. Ada Byron Lovelace has a small part in history, but her story is so emotional and beautiful. The other characters are deep and well-written and will give actors a lot to play with. A beautiful piece of art! ”
  • Living Room by Laurel Ann Lowe
    19 Apr. 2020
    “ Living Room is a smartly written love story with an extremely creative staging concept. Ms. Lowe's piece weaves the stories of her delightful characters as they struggle to discover how they all relate to each other in newly blended families. And the staging is the perfect metaphor for the overlap of these complicated family dynamics. ”
  • THE SANITY CLAUSET 10-minute holiday comedy by Arianna Rose
    3 Oct. 2019
    “ This short holiday play is bound to entertain! It's a clever premise and is smoothly written! ”