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Chris Gacinski

Recommended by Chris Gacinski

  • Warrior, Level Eleven by Molly Wagner
    6 Apr. 2020
    “ Current, comedic, and engaging, Wagner chronicles a young woman’s method of passing time during quarantine. “Warrior, Level Eleven” blends theatre and video games for an overall unique theatre experience. Any actresses looking for a current monologue should look no further than this piece! I cannot wait to dig deeper into Wagner’s oeuvre. ”
  • Cheryl Bear is Reading All of My Plays on the New Play Exchange ( a monologue) by Matthew Weaver
    5 Apr. 2020
    “ If you know, you know. This had me rolling. ”
  • NAOMI IS AN OCEAN IN NIGERIA by Gary Arms
    29 Mar. 2020
    “ This play was a punch in the throat. A harrowing plot and structurally sound characters create a dramatic and emotion-ridden story that regards the darker side of life. You can’t help but feel for Ruth and Naomi; their pain translates so well, and that’s due to Arms conception and writing style, heightening the stakes with each passing page. A great role for an older actor, and a piece that deserves more eyes on it. ”
  • Only You Can Reject Jelly Beans by Dave Osmundsen
    29 Mar. 2020
    “ Dave Osmundsen has created a scenario we are all familiar with: forced to reside within the four walls of our abodes. This sense of isolation is exemplified through “Only You Can Reject Jelly Beans,” and Otis’s way of passing the unknown amount of time he’s encapsulated in his place may make you laugh, but it will most definitely make you think. ”
  • Cold Dead Heart by Maximillian Gill
    28 Mar. 2020
    “ Gill’s “Cold Dead Heart” explores two lovers separated by mortality. The writer’s firm grasp of relationships plays heavily into the success of the piece, as the fantasy elements amplify the story and provide a unique reading experience. Those interested in a contemporary approach to the inclusion of vampirism in literature should look towards this play. It’s a one of a kind play by a one of a kind writer. ”
  • Bulletproof Love by Scott Sickles
    27 Mar. 2020
    “ Sickles has flawlessly executed the blend of poetry and theatre in “Bulletproof Love.” Each line flows beautifully into the next with very detailed prose outlining this relationship separated by prison bars. A powerful display of Scott Sickles’s writing ability and his rich, complex characters. ”
  • Tucumcari Tonite! by Philip Middleton Williams
    27 Mar. 2020
    “ Philip Middleton Williams pairs two unlikely people in a desert, and what follows is a hopeful and comedic exchange that discusses art, life, and their futures endeavors. It’s a play that’s simply excellent; a blend of the minimalist found in the absurd, but delivered with this maximum exuberance found in Williams’s writing style. On top of all of this, “Tucumcari Tonite!” would be very easy to stage and produce, which is an added bonus to an already fantastic script. Any writers who are looking to do a lot with a little should consider reading this script. ”
  • Something for Sondra by Dave Osmundsen
    23 Mar. 2020
    “ This play hit me over the head with a brick. It was an unbelievable experience reading this intense and unforgiving play. This piece will leave you in tears and breathless for the complex characters Osmundsen has crafted. The stories they have to tell about their relationships and the painful fact that life can be unforgiving. There is an emotional opulence within “Something for Sondra,” which would be an unforgettable experience to watch live. ”
  • Can't Live Without You by Philip Middleton Williams
    22 Mar. 2020
    “ For those who are not familiar with the writing of the immeasurably talented Philip Middleton Williams, “Can’t Live Without You” is a great first piece. This piece is relatable, and discusses the importance of authenticity and creativity. I’m sure we’ve all envisioned our characters in some capacity, but Philip takes it to the next level in his pristine writing style. A must-read for today’s writer. ”
  • Bloodstained Marigolds on a Perverse Landscape by Bryan Stubbles
    21 Mar. 2020
    “ What a wild ride, and it was only 21 pages long. Bryan Stubbles creates a disturbing scenario. One man, five girlfriends, and a whole lot of drama boils over as his partners are all together in one room. Discoveries these characters make will make you laugh, make you gag, and make you think. If you’re looking for a fresh and unique voice within playwrighting, Bryan Stubbles’s “Bloodstained Marigolds on a Perverse Landscape” will most definitely deliver. ”

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