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Asher Wyndham

Recommended by Asher Wyndham

  • REMEMBRANCE by Aja Houston
    22 Oct. 2017
    “ Tear-jerker. Works powerfully on two levels. On one level, it addresses parental responsibility or collective responsibility when it comes to mourning the loss of a love one. When is the right time to move on and stop mourning? On another level, it addresses the mourning of black lives lost, including children, to cops. It connects individual loss - the lost of son - to the loss of so many black lives. And the dedication of these Black parents to carry on mourning with the other parents and everyone else. A must-read. ”
  • Visitation by Mildred Inez Lewis
    22 Oct. 2017
    “ A remarkable short play. While ratcheting up tension between the two sisters we learn so much about their lives, their economic situations, shortcomings and desires. This is a fine example of a play where information about backstory and present story is revealed effectively through action/conflict. This playwright's got the skill. It doesn't look bright for these sisters--and that makes you wonder..it forces you to think hard about the political/social forces that put these two in the situation where they are. ”
  • Painted Desert by Deborah Yarchun
    21 Oct. 2017
    “ Never read a short play where breakup is so beautiful. Exquisite imagery, burning tension and intimacy, poetic dialog that doesn't feel forced. Captivating emotional development is such a short amount of time. It's definitely surreal with its situation in an unusual landscape for drama, but it's real because the characters are so REAL and truthful and weird. Memorable stage design -- its description makes you think of a wacky painting. I highly recommend this play for full production. If I was a producer, I would consider this gem. ”
  • A'nat Dittni by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm
    21 Oct. 2017
    “ Anyone who has lost a love one, who has attended to someone who "ain't long for the world", anyone who's watched that special someone die in their arms can relate to this. Poignant. Poetic. Perfect. Produce it now. I enjoyed the story telling with the rose, the river stone and other symbols. I will definitely check out Chisholm's other plays. ”
  • q u e r e n c i a: an imagined autobiography about forbidden fruits by Benjamin Benne
    21 Oct. 2017
    “ A spectacle of tween angst and sexuality that makes it a play like no other. It's also really funny. And the fluidity of the action and conflict from start to finish showcases a playwright who thinks outside the box when it comes to structure. This is a fine example of a contemporary play where unconventional structure effectively serves story. Study it for that. The long history of its development and recognition all over the nation (!) is proof of the play's power. Raw. Real. Read it now. Megaphone blast: Attention, Artistic directors. Put this playwright on your radar! ”
  • MEN ON THE VERGE OF A HIS-PANIC BREAKDOWN by Guillermo Reyes
    20 Oct. 2017
    “ Although taking place during the 90s, these comedic monologues centering on gay Latino life in America are still compelling. As an evening's entertainment, Reyes' collection is a complex examination of American life that contemporary gays can still relate to. And maybe even their straight buddies too. That disenchantment and disillusionment -- that breakdown -- is something that many audience members could relate to. I can see this collection produced for decades. It's certainly one of the finest collection of monologues written by an American playwright. This monologue collection was one of the biggest influences on my monologue writing. ”
  • Let Go. by Ryan Oliveira
    20 Oct. 2017
    “ After reading the play, I had a response that's similar to one I have after reading any play by Naomi Wallace - "Wow! A play like no other!" The beautiful lyrical writing and the unconventional structure and style made the play's tough subjects accessible. Among those subjects are gun violence, mental illness, and cancer. Definitely check this out. If you're a playwright, this could inspire you. If you're a director, this will encourage you to check out his other work. What Oliveira does emotionally with language in this short play is more effective than many full length plays. ”
  • The Glove by Steve Fogelman
    17 Oct. 2017
    “ Grandparents of a trans kid respond differently, authentically, struggle to accept each other's positions, from a place of love, not hate. Short, but not slight; an effective play to add to the growing number of plays about transgender issues. ”
  • The Second Christmas by Daniel Guyton
    16 Oct. 2017
    “ Don't be quick to dismiss this play as something shocking like Thomas Bradshaw's Job. It's a respectful imagining of a year later for the holiest family. This is a heart-warming play! This is one of the few plays I know that makes Joseph, an underappreciated literary/historical, relatable. He's got his doubts, he's imperfect. He's striving to do the very best for his wife and his child, the Son of God. The showdown with the Centurion is captivating and it reveals the heroic character of Joseph. My favorite Guyton play (so far)! ”
  • Dead Giveaway by Daniel Guyton
    15 Oct. 2017
    “ Those who are committed or married gotta talk about it - it - y'know, the big D - Death - and funeral arrangement, burial etc - and what better day to to do that than on Valentine's Day. Not. What's wrong with Daniel Guyton? A lot, and thankfully it continually results in some twisted plays. From the head of this wonderfully morbid writer comes a Valentine's Day play like no other. If you're a producer or director thinking about including a Valentine's Day play in your February showcase on love, choose this play. ”

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