Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: Magic Wand (A Lost Children Story) by Hannah Lee DeFrates
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    The innocence of youth! Something as simple as a glow-stick comes to life and teaches lesson that only the pure of heart could understand. Absolutely beautiful.

    The innocence of youth! Something as simple as a glow-stick comes to life and teaches lesson that only the pure of heart could understand. Absolutely beautiful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Noh More War by Christopher Soucy
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    Short. Concise. Powerful. Poignant. CHRISTOPHER SOUCY has created a modern NOH DRAMA that will truly connect with audiences. The pain and haunting memories of war are in full bloom with each verse and strategic movement. I am in awe.

    Short. Concise. Powerful. Poignant. CHRISTOPHER SOUCY has created a modern NOH DRAMA that will truly connect with audiences. The pain and haunting memories of war are in full bloom with each verse and strategic movement. I am in awe.

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  • Debra A. Cole: I Hate My Afterlife by Dana Hall
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    Count me in for anything with ghosts! This sweet and touching play reminds audiences to make each moment count... while there is still time. DANA HALL creates a safe space for ghosts and humans alike to learn, grow, and forgive. LOVELY.

    Count me in for anything with ghosts! This sweet and touching play reminds audiences to make each moment count... while there is still time. DANA HALL creates a safe space for ghosts and humans alike to learn, grow, and forgive. LOVELY.

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  • Debra A. Cole: BANSHEE by Adam Richter
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    I'm a sucker for Irish folklore, and ADAM RICHTER bring this one beautifully to life in Japanese NOH Drama format. What a haunting tale that will have audiences soaking in the fate and tragedy. Let the wail of the Banshee howl.

    I'm a sucker for Irish folklore, and ADAM RICHTER bring this one beautifully to life in Japanese NOH Drama format. What a haunting tale that will have audiences soaking in the fate and tragedy. Let the wail of the Banshee howl.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Case of Bloody Mary by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Leave it to RACHEL FEENY-WILLIAMS to take a NOH drama prompt and create a demon play staring Lucifer, the infamous Bloody Mary, and three innocent little Marys that summon evil while camping... well, maybe not THAT innocent. A lively and clever back and forth of dialogue is a common thread in the brilliant works of FEENY-WILLIAMS, and audiences are all the more entertained for it. THIS MUST BE STAGED!

    Leave it to RACHEL FEENY-WILLIAMS to take a NOH drama prompt and create a demon play staring Lucifer, the infamous Bloody Mary, and three innocent little Marys that summon evil while camping... well, maybe not THAT innocent. A lively and clever back and forth of dialogue is a common thread in the brilliant works of FEENY-WILLIAMS, and audiences are all the more entertained for it. THIS MUST BE STAGED!

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  • Debra A. Cole: Strauss by Christopher Soucy
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    Hilarious. Start with a weird first line prompt and end with killer Spanish chicken, and CHRISTOPHER SOUCY rises to the occasion. What I wouldn't give for one hour in SOUCY's brain... just one hour, I tell ya.

    Hilarious. Start with a weird first line prompt and end with killer Spanish chicken, and CHRISTOPHER SOUCY rises to the occasion. What I wouldn't give for one hour in SOUCY's brain... just one hour, I tell ya.

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  • Debra A. Cole: FOLD [A 1-MINUTE PLAY] by Steven G. Martin
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    It's amazing the feelings an exceptional one minute play can evoke. FOLD is powerful, moving, and tragic. Beautiful.

    It's amazing the feelings an exceptional one minute play can evoke. FOLD is powerful, moving, and tragic. Beautiful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Mister Frank by Robert J. LeBlanc
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    Seems like the problem that needs to be solved is getting high school students to engage with a substitute teacher, and Mister Frank does that with ease... and a little titilation. This would be hysterical in any short play festival.

    Seems like the problem that needs to be solved is getting high school students to engage with a substitute teacher, and Mister Frank does that with ease... and a little titilation. This would be hysterical in any short play festival.

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  • Debra A. Cole: You'll be Missed, Stephen Sondheim by John Medlin
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    Beautiful. Musical theatre is truly magical, and the works of Stephen Sondheim seem to hit deeper than most. One individual measures their life in Sondheim songs.... firsts and lasts. This raw and vulnerable piece is a glimpse into one private life and reminds us... No One is Alone when they have music.

    Beautiful. Musical theatre is truly magical, and the works of Stephen Sondheim seem to hit deeper than most. One individual measures their life in Sondheim songs.... firsts and lasts. This raw and vulnerable piece is a glimpse into one private life and reminds us... No One is Alone when they have music.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Demon Lady by John Patrick Bray
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    The creative genius of JOHN PATRICK BRAY needs very little to create magic, but the 28 Play Later prompt of NOH DRAMA brings out a truly chilling piece of theatre. The fast paced back and forth is melodic as two friends seek shelter that no one should find. A STUNNING PIECE!

    The creative genius of JOHN PATRICK BRAY needs very little to create magic, but the 28 Play Later prompt of NOH DRAMA brings out a truly chilling piece of theatre. The fast paced back and forth is melodic as two friends seek shelter that no one should find. A STUNNING PIECE!

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