Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: Divided Requiem (One Act) by Paul Donnelly
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    "The ground has shifted in ways that can’t be repaired." WOW! This short play is tragic, raw, and painful in all the right places. We need more pieces that show a same sex marriage in the same, familiar moments that EVERYONE faces in the throws of tragedy.

    "The ground has shifted in ways that can’t be repaired." WOW! This short play is tragic, raw, and painful in all the right places. We need more pieces that show a same sex marriage in the same, familiar moments that EVERYONE faces in the throws of tragedy.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Home Truth (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
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    Donnelly hits on the abject fear of living in an abusive relationship. "Behave like he is always watching." Sisters sit and share in the quiet of their feelings and situations - a powerful piece that examines family, relationships, and realities.

    Donnelly hits on the abject fear of living in an abusive relationship. "Behave like he is always watching." Sisters sit and share in the quiet of their feelings and situations - a powerful piece that examines family, relationships, and realities.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Lady or The Tiger? by Christopher Soucy
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    Fans of the original tale with be delighted with this new spin. I found myself totally engaged and excited for each new line of dialogue. Audiences will love these 10-minutes of drama, humor, and anticipation.

    Fans of the original tale with be delighted with this new spin. I found myself totally engaged and excited for each new line of dialogue. Audiences will love these 10-minutes of drama, humor, and anticipation.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Places by Andrew Martineau
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    All high school students play a part, and Martineau has captured the daily dance of teens.The "new kid" illustrates beautifully the confusion and unfair expectations of being other.

    All high school students play a part, and Martineau has captured the daily dance of teens.The "new kid" illustrates beautifully the confusion and unfair expectations of being other.

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  • Debra A. Cole: 10 Minutes by David (davidbdale) Hodges
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    Mother/Daughter relationships can be a dance in the best circumstances, but where this duo currently finds themselves, the tension and pain is palpable. Humor disguises hurt, and violence covers for a loss of control.

    Mother/Daughter relationships can be a dance in the best circumstances, but where this duo currently finds themselves, the tension and pain is palpable. Humor disguises hurt, and violence covers for a loss of control.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Let Me Count the Ways by Liberty Stevens
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    The pain of complicated mother/daughter relationships is a truly powerful thing. So much goes unsaid... or unheard. Nikki finally finds a way to share her truth but ultimately too late. These concepts and moments of dialogue would also be interesting as a monologue or a longer one act play. So many opportunities for relationship layers to be explored.

    The pain of complicated mother/daughter relationships is a truly powerful thing. So much goes unsaid... or unheard. Nikki finally finds a way to share her truth but ultimately too late. These concepts and moments of dialogue would also be interesting as a monologue or a longer one act play. So many opportunities for relationship layers to be explored.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Starting Out Strong by Samantha Marchant
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    What a ride! By "starting out strong", Barry gets exactly what he wants in the end by a simple coffee with a stranger sounding pretty tame by comparison to previous suggestions. The banter is clean, quick paced, and delightful. This would be a pleasure to see staged.

    What a ride! By "starting out strong", Barry gets exactly what he wants in the end by a simple coffee with a stranger sounding pretty tame by comparison to previous suggestions. The banter is clean, quick paced, and delightful. This would be a pleasure to see staged.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Stephanie. From the Posters. by Samantha Marchant
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    What a ride of emotions. Marchant creates a world that has us judging one dad until a painful truth is revealed. These 10 minutes are beautiful and show a very natural interaction between two dads just trying to survive teenage girls.

    What a ride of emotions. Marchant creates a world that has us judging one dad until a painful truth is revealed. These 10 minutes are beautiful and show a very natural interaction between two dads just trying to survive teenage girls.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Pity Mourner (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
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    What a beautiful piece. The ten minutes felt natural, purposeful, and warm. I would love to see this on a stage. Audiences would love it.

    What a beautiful piece. The ten minutes felt natural, purposeful, and warm. I would love to see this on a stage. Audiences would love it.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Office Hours (A One Minute Play) by Jackie Martin
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    This one minute is real life and SO HORRIFYING! Martin takes being entitled and gave it a history and framework with very few words. Audiences will laugh out loud at these 60 seconds.

    This one minute is real life and SO HORRIFYING! Martin takes being entitled and gave it a history and framework with very few words. Audiences will laugh out loud at these 60 seconds.

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