Recommended by Asher Wyndham

  • In Mrs. Baker's Room
    19 Jul. 2017
    A captivating thriller/mystery set in an unlikely setting, a classroom, that builds effectively in uneasiness that forces you to question what is real and not real. Don't read the subject keywords, just read the play and enjoy.
  • Le Switch
    12 Jul. 2017
    I had the opportunity of seeing this intelligent, sexy play produced by The Jungle in Minneapolis in 2016. This play perfectly captures through the character of David that generation of gay men who can't get enthusiastic about marriage equality. He questions that hetero-normative institution -- and, unsurprisingly, so do many his age ( is it necessary? is it worth it?) -- and it gets really complicated soon after meeting a beautiful guy from Quebec. A complicated character-study of a gay-man, the first of full length that I know of that tackles this marriage issue with such complexity.
  • Abby & Ksenia & the Monster
    8 Jul. 2017
    This monster play for kids is AHHHHHHHHHHHmazing! The best 'monster in a kid bedroom' play that I've read. Intensifying spectacle, effective use of space for action, distinct personality for the monster, screams, and unexpected showdown. Derserves to be produced in every grade school in the entire world!
  • Ghost Play
    3 Jul. 2017
    Kinky sapphic comedy, witty banter, sexy talk, with a ouija board. I'd like to read more about these adventurous lesbians!
  • Ever-Fixed
    22 Jun. 2017
    Is the guy a creep or admirable for not giving up on the woman? Is the woman foolish or right for not wanting the guy? I enjoyed being conflicted, torn between two people, agreeing and disagreeing with a character's position. The playwright did a fine job presenting something complicated about a lot of relationships: there's a bit of love and a bit of hate, desire and disgust.
  • CHARM
    22 Jun. 2017
    I saw a production of this play at Mixed Blood in Minneapolis in 2016. This is the only play that I can think of that brings to the stage Queer and trans homeless teens. I was moved by each character's development from self-harm to charm. There's some shocking cruelty and surprising intimacy and tenderness in this play. Dawkins' play deserves many productions -- including one in your community -- because it could foster conversation and bring awareness to many issues surrounding Queer teenagers.
  • JUMP
    22 Jun. 2017
    Like with her other short plays, Gina Femia captures an emotional intensity that's always a page-turner. The intensity in this play feels real, never contrived because the characters are so alive. They're alive because their mourning -- the pain and sadness and confusion -- is totally relatable.
  • Boo School
    18 Jun. 2017
    The perfect short play for theatre middle schoolers to perform for Halloween. The concept, kid ghosts learning Frightology in a classroom, is spooktacular. I would love to see this as a longer one act.
  • Burkini Blues
    18 Jun. 2017
    This play is a good example that humor is sometimes the best way to deal with patriarchy, sexism and racism, especially if you're criticizing a French beach town. A serious comedy on assimilation and human rights with the perfect twist near the end.
  • Brine Shrimp Gangsters
    18 Jun. 2017
    Gangsta shrimp, maniacal and scheming with squirt guns! If Mario Puzo was alive, he'd be proud of Stubbles. (If you're a producer and you want your audience wet, choose this play.)

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