Recommended by Samantha Oty

  • Samantha Oty: By The Roadside by Rebecca Holbourn
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    A very delicate play about the end of relationship when one is ready to move on and the other is still in love, still trying.

    A very delicate play about the end of relationship when one is ready to move on and the other is still in love, still trying.

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  • Samantha Oty: How to Talk to Your Child About BDSM by Daniel Prillaman
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    Super funny ten minute play that feels reminiscent of the humor one might find on an episode of “Whitest Kids You Know”.

    Super funny ten minute play that feels reminiscent of the humor one might find on an episode of “Whitest Kids You Know”.

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  • Samantha Oty: Chocolate Chip Pancakes by Rebecca Kane
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    I really love this show little play. Kane has such an amazing way of writing dialogue that it feels like I'm just listening to a conversation as it naturally unfolds. This is a great, short piece that will hopefully lead to productive conversations amongst theatre-goers.

    I really love this show little play. Kane has such an amazing way of writing dialogue that it feels like I'm just listening to a conversation as it naturally unfolds. This is a great, short piece that will hopefully lead to productive conversations amongst theatre-goers.

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  • Samantha Oty: Fragments of War by James Perry
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    "Fragments of War" is a compelling play that explores the lasting impacts of PTSD on a soldier's life. Perry crafts a nuanced portrayal through authentic characterization and an unflinching look at both the struggles and flaws of his characters. There's also plenty of great tech moments for the lighting and sound team to sink their teeth into.

    "Fragments of War" is a compelling play that explores the lasting impacts of PTSD on a soldier's life. Perry crafts a nuanced portrayal through authentic characterization and an unflinching look at both the struggles and flaws of his characters. There's also plenty of great tech moments for the lighting and sound team to sink their teeth into.

    ”
  • Samantha Oty: Radio Man by Sarah Groustra
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    A heartbreaking, thought-provoking post-apocalyptic play reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"--but shares the oft-forgotten female perspective of the end of the world.

    A heartbreaking, thought-provoking post-apocalyptic play reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"--but shares the oft-forgotten female perspective of the end of the world.

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  • Samantha Oty: Freiheit by Alaina Tennant
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    Tennant has written an incredible one-act that shares an important piece of history without stripping these people of their humanity. I want to write so much more, but the words are escaping me. This is just such a beautiful, and unfortunately, timely piece of theatre and I encourage everyone to read it for themselves.

    Tennant has written an incredible one-act that shares an important piece of history without stripping these people of their humanity. I want to write so much more, but the words are escaping me. This is just such a beautiful, and unfortunately, timely piece of theatre and I encourage everyone to read it for themselves.

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  • Samantha Oty: The Bench by Brenton Kniess
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    A lovely piece exploring how inanimate objects can hold so much for us--love...memories. What might just be a bench for some could be a centerpiece to someone else's love story.

    A lovely piece exploring how inanimate objects can hold so much for us--love...memories. What might just be a bench for some could be a centerpiece to someone else's love story.

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  • Samantha Oty: 20 Questions: a found monologue by Ruben Carbajal
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    This monologue reminds me of the first play I ever really *loved*, which was just a collection of FML posts assembled into a one-act. It's such a fun format that can illicit really any kind of emotion pending on how the actor interprets the materials. And, I don't know how, but Ruben Carbajal somehow captured how I've been feeling for the last...26 days?? in a series of simple Google Inquiries.

    This monologue reminds me of the first play I ever really *loved*, which was just a collection of FML posts assembled into a one-act. It's such a fun format that can illicit really any kind of emotion pending on how the actor interprets the materials. And, I don't know how, but Ruben Carbajal somehow captured how I've been feeling for the last...26 days?? in a series of simple Google Inquiries.

    ”
  • Samantha Oty: Cracked Slipper by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    This is such a cute little monologue for a teen boy to perform. I can already think of a handful in my own community who would knock it out of the rink (get it? It's supposed to be a hockey pun).

    This is such a cute little monologue for a teen boy to perform. I can already think of a handful in my own community who would knock it out of the rink (get it? It's supposed to be a hockey pun).

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  • Samantha Oty: Smile, Baby by Claudia Haas
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    I love when gross men have to endure the gross behavior they inflict unto others.

    I love when gross men have to endure the gross behavior they inflict unto others.

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