Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: 37 Origami Bees: A Franklin Ellis Mystery by Christopher Soucy
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    CHRISTOPHER SOUCY has created a classic noir that is well thought out, engaging, and full of mood for the simple title prompt of 37 ORIGAMI BEES. The suspense will keep audiences guessing, and what noir playwright could ask for more?

    CHRISTOPHER SOUCY has created a classic noir that is well thought out, engaging, and full of mood for the simple title prompt of 37 ORIGAMI BEES. The suspense will keep audiences guessing, and what noir playwright could ask for more?

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  • Debra A. Cole: Fire on the Mountain - A Pyrenean Folk Tale Script by Lou Jones
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    One brave boy is all it takes. What a lovely folktale to remind us all that strength is always valued. Thank you, Lou Jones.

    One brave boy is all it takes. What a lovely folktale to remind us all that strength is always valued. Thank you, Lou Jones.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Number 4 on the Happy List Script by Lou Jones
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    LOU JONES reminds us to give what you yourself need. One never knows what another person is going through. NUMBER 4 ON THE HAPPY LIST is a short play about choosing happiness. LOVELY.

    LOU JONES reminds us to give what you yourself need. One never knows what another person is going through. NUMBER 4 ON THE HAPPY LIST is a short play about choosing happiness. LOVELY.

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  • Debra A. Cole: THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE by Julie Brandon
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    The pain of traumatic loss is indescribable. JULIE BRANDON gently takes audiences through the aftermath. Thoughtful and impactful.

    The pain of traumatic loss is indescribable. JULIE BRANDON gently takes audiences through the aftermath. Thoughtful and impactful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: From Day One by J.D. Trafford
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    We live in dark times. ACORN HAYES takes the darkness and gives it form in this short play. I look forward to reading more from this new kid on the playwriting block.

    We live in dark times. ACORN HAYES takes the darkness and gives it form in this short play. I look forward to reading more from this new kid on the playwriting block.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Photos with my Rapist: A One-Minute Monologue by Rachel Luann Strayer
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    Wow. RACHEL LUANN STRAYER's monologue truly takes my breath away. It's a true kick in the gut. The cavalier approach to familiar sexual assault plays to the childlike perspective that makes this short monologue even more painful. Outstanding monologue for an audition or competition.

    Wow. RACHEL LUANN STRAYER's monologue truly takes my breath away. It's a true kick in the gut. The cavalier approach to familiar sexual assault plays to the childlike perspective that makes this short monologue even more painful. Outstanding monologue for an audition or competition.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Playing Barbies with the Niece by Brent Alles
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    It starts early. It always has. But these days, the pressure for young girls to fit social media perfection is worse than it ever has been. BRENT ALLES reminds us that we are enough. It's hard to get that message through the noise that fills ears of our young ones, but maybe this play is another positive voice to drown out the other negative messages.

    It starts early. It always has. But these days, the pressure for young girls to fit social media perfection is worse than it ever has been. BRENT ALLES reminds us that we are enough. It's hard to get that message through the noise that fills ears of our young ones, but maybe this play is another positive voice to drown out the other negative messages.

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  • Debra A. Cole: SUNDAY DINNER by Adam Richter
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    ADAM RICHTER speaks to every mother, wife, daughter, and friend who is over worked, over tired, and over IT. No one means any harm, but it all adds up. Add to this an Indigo Girls lyric that just won't leave your conscience, and audiences has a short play that will feel familiar. Sometimes, it just takes one person to make a difference. LOVELY.

    ADAM RICHTER speaks to every mother, wife, daughter, and friend who is over worked, over tired, and over IT. No one means any harm, but it all adds up. Add to this an Indigo Girls lyric that just won't leave your conscience, and audiences has a short play that will feel familiar. Sometimes, it just takes one person to make a difference. LOVELY.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Eat, Ugly. Feel Better. by Anj Marie Riffel
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    ANJ MARIE RIFFEL has written a revealing monologue for any teen or early 20s actress to bring to life. Eating disorders are unlike any other mental illness. It's not like you can just say NO to food to avoid the triggers. RIFFEL gives a gentle and understanding voice to a tough issue faced by so many. Beautiful.

    ANJ MARIE RIFFEL has written a revealing monologue for any teen or early 20s actress to bring to life. Eating disorders are unlike any other mental illness. It's not like you can just say NO to food to avoid the triggers. RIFFEL gives a gentle and understanding voice to a tough issue faced by so many. Beautiful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Voices by Christopher Soucy
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    What a powerful short play about the push and pull of a creative brain in motion. CHRISTOPHER SOUCY shows audiences what it's like for someone living with Schizophrenia... the lovely and supportive side as well as the manic and paranoid side. This brave short play is a gift to help people understand mental illness.

    What a powerful short play about the push and pull of a creative brain in motion. CHRISTOPHER SOUCY shows audiences what it's like for someone living with Schizophrenia... the lovely and supportive side as well as the manic and paranoid side. This brave short play is a gift to help people understand mental illness.

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