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Chris Gacinski

Recommended by Chris Gacinski

  • Café Americano by Joshua Piper
    1 Apr. 2024
    “ Wow this play is so emotionally charged! Piper makes you feel for these characters; we’re revealed deeply personal details about them, which leads us to empathize with them, even if they’re not fully relatable, it’s to Piper’s credit and amazing character work that will keep you rooted in this one of a kind story, told by a one of a kind writer. If you’re in NYC, come see this play! ”
  • Splitting the Check (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    13 Mar. 2024
    “ Paul Donnelly channels his inner Larry David with Splitting the Check. A slice of life masterclass, Donnelly presents two characters that cannot see eye to eye, or in this case, wallet to wallet, which leads to awkward tension very reminiscent of Curb Your Enthusiasm. What I would give to have the table next to them! Any short play festival would find Splitting the Check a winner. Highly recommended! ”
  • The Tall Tales Of Niko, Estelle, and Josie Suther by Joshua Piper
    2 Mar. 2024
    “ Wow this play was a gut punch. I had the opportunity to watch a production of this piece and it was absolutely moving from beginning to end! Two characters confront a difficult moment in their relationship with gentle grace, comforting and reassuring each other everything in the end will be okay. This play will bring a tear to your eye. Highly recommended. ”
  • A Humble Path [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    22 Feb. 2024
    “ This play made me sweat, in the best way possible! Steven G. Martin has crafted one of the most interesting characters I've read in a play. Abe is someone we fear as much as we empathize with, which created a dynamic I've never encountered in a play, and if I have, it has not been executed with this degree of precision. It's a total shame that this play hasn't been produced in over 10 years, if I was a theatre company looking for a unique and compelling play for their short play festival, A Humble Path would be the one! ”
  • A Nice Danish Boy (a ten minute play) by Mark Harvey Levine
    11 Dec. 2023
    “ For any fans of Hamlet, Levine's reinvention stays relevant to the original work while adding his own artistic flair. For those who don't know of Hamlet, I feel it would still be equally as entertaining, as this script is full of comedic gold. Any play festival could use A Nice Danish Boy in its lineup! ”
  • A 3-act, centuries-long love affair (abridged) by John Mabey
    1 Mar. 2023
    “ Another play that exemplifies Hemingway-esque brevity, Mabey's concise writing style allows for you to feel for these characters in such a short time. The ambiguity of the characters allows for lenient casting, which leaves lots of room for actors and directors to explore this dynamic. I highly recommend "A 3-Act, Centuries-Long Love Affair" for any short play festival looking for an imaginative piece of writing! ”
  • The Meadow - 10 Minute Play by Ryan Kaminski
    26 Feb. 2023
    “ To think that all the events that occurred within The Meadow are encapsulated within a 10 minute time frame takes an astonishing amount of talent. Kaminski paints a vivid portrait of language, with enough twist and turns to feel like you're on a literary rollercoaster. This would be an amazing addition to any ten-minute theatre festival that is sure to leave audiences stunned. Amazing work, Ryan! Highly recommended. ”
  • ONE by Christopher Plumridge
    25 Feb. 2023
    “ Plumridge combines Beckett-like language experimentation with the brevity of Hemingway to provide a very unique reading experience that makes you ponder rather than wander. I'd love to see this type of experimentation more in theatre and dialogue! ”
  • Frank & Jorge Do The Desert by Nico Raimont
    24 Feb. 2023
    “ Knowing Nico's affinity for the absurd, this script genuinely put a smile on my face. Raimont and Glasthal create a Beckett-esque universe that delves deep into the absurdist rabbit hole with cyclical dialogue, incessant sparring that's reminiscent of Gogo and Didi, and boisterous, non-sensical comedy that implores you to laugh at the abyss . Frank and Jorge Do the Desert is a flower blooming in a landfill. If one thing changes in the script, its that Frank and Jorge are fifteen minutes older at the end. ”
  • OPEN RP: REALITY IZ FAKE by Nico Raimont
    19 Jan. 2023
    “ Raimont’s OPEN RP is a unique script tailored for the next generation of theatregoers, utilizing appealing concepts and genuine emotion to his advantage. The connection between Abnel and Dimitri is emphasized by their roles as Spike and Nazo, giving these characters multiple layers for actors to chew on. A fun 20 minutes that’s worth every second! ”

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