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Eytan Deray

Recommended by Eytan Deray

  • THE WORLD'S WORST THEATERGOER: THE WORLD'S WORST MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    4 Sep. 2019
    “ I died laughing with this monologue! It's wildly funny because it's true. As an actor, I can't tell you how many times I've been in an audience and cringed watching the poor behavior of non-theatregoers, and this is ultimately the worst-case scenario. This would be a perfect addition to any monologue showcase. Another hit from Asher Wyndham! ”
  • I'll Tell You at Sunrise by Franky D. Gonzalez
    4 Sep. 2019
    “ Franky Gonzalez not only writes poetic dialogue for his characters. He instills hope and purpose in them, and it passes right on to the reader. It's THAT palpable. Having delved into the subject matter in my own work, I greatly appreciate that "I'll Tell You at Sunrise" comes at the topic of suicide with just as much frank honesty as it does sensitivity. Well done, Mr. Gonzalez! ”
  • Baggage Handlers by Greg Vovos
    4 Sep. 2019
    “ Hysterical dark comedy (clever title too) that finds a lot of humor in a serious subject, which in this day and age can be necessary. You root for all of these characters and become invested right from the first line. I look forward to reading much more of Greg Vovos's writing! ”
  • Composure by Scott Sickles
    4 Sep. 2019
    “ Humorous, moving, intelligent, and poetic. With "Composure", Scott Sickles manages to create an ensemble that we care about and stay invested in for both acts. He cleanly intertwines everyone and leads them all back to the central character, Fletcher, and it is beautifully written and should work gorgeously on stage. I have to see this one mounted one day. A love story, a Shakespeare homage, a tragic meditation, the list goes on. "Composure" is one for the books! ”
  • The Orchid by Emily Hageman
    4 Sep. 2019
    “ Emily Hageman manages to craft a sensitive, meaningful short play that says so much in just 11 pages. This is not merely a wake-up call to suicidal teen behavior, it's a wake-up call to more human vulnerability and the extinguishing of toxic male masculinity. It's refreshing to see two straight men at the center of "The Orchid" coming to grips with emotions that are really hard to display- for anybody. Bravo, Emily! ”
  • Brothers by Jake Rosenberg
    3 Sep. 2019
    “ Disquieting, ugly, brutal, and all too real. A chill went up my spine reading "Brothers". I was horrified, could see the play vividly in my head, and I couldn't stop reading. Rosenberg has a serious knack for writing characters and dialogue that feel indelible in their reality. You want dark, powerful, fearless writing in the tradition of names like Kenneth Lonergan, Neil LaBute, and Stephen Belber? Jake Rosenberg is unmatched. ”
  • Mr. Irresistible by Matthew Weaver
    3 Sep. 2019
    “ While sweet and humorous in parts, "Mr. Irresistible" is also a sad and important piece that speaks ever so relevantly to hypocritical censorship and puritanical trampling on of creativity and new ideas. Has its darkly funny moments, and moves forward to a nice, moving Rob Reiner-esque ending. I'm digging Matthew Weaver's work so far! ”
  • Confirmation Bias by Nick Malakhow
    3 Sep. 2019
    “ An intriguing and necessary short play! There's so much juicy material at the heart of "Confirmation Bias" that makes it ripe for a production. I could even see this evolving into a full-length, it's that attention-grabbing! Way to go, Nick Malakhow! ”
  • Band-Aid by Chris Gacinski
    1 Sep. 2019
    “ "Band-Aid Over a Broken Heart" is unlike anything I've read on NPX so far. That's a compliment! Gacinski's writing style grows more and more poetic and lyrical with each piece he composes. This is a strong one: cautionary, sad, and (I'm sure for many writers) very relatable. ”
  • Cooler Near the Lake by Philip Middleton Williams
    1 Sep. 2019
    “ Echoes of Terrence McNally permeate "Cooler Near the Lake", and it's an absolutely pleasureful read for writers and actors alike! Philip Middleton Williams knows how to write well-structured, grounded characters that are flawed, sympathetic, and easy to root for. Any theatre company looking for funny, charming, and moving LGBT theatre should snag this one right away! ”

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