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Eytan Deray

Recommended by Eytan Deray

  • The Kiss (a ten minute play) by Mark Harvey Levine
    30 Aug. 2019
    “ Effortlessly sweet from the get-go with a lean structure, a warm and bubbly sense of humor, and some nice dramatic heft thrown in at the end for good measure! Mark Harvey Levine gets the job done with "The Kiss". ”
  • Waiting for the Birds by Chris Gacinski
    30 Aug. 2019
    “ Chris Gacinski's short absurdist drama clearly wears its references to Beckett and Albee on its sleeve, yet it still feels uniquely him. The dialogue is believable and relevant and the characters are imminently watchable in their ongoing debates while they wait for what almost seems like forever for those birds to arrive. A strong piece, and a good showcase for older actors. ”
  • The Way You Made Me (a solo show) by Lindsay Partain
    30 Aug. 2019
    “ A beautiful, wholly poetic, moving and heartbreaking monologue that grips you from the beginning and never lets go. Lindsay Partain is one of the most confessional and pointedly vulnerable playwrights I've found on NPX, and she's a pleasure to read. Her ability to not merely wear her heart on her sleeve, but hold it right out in its bleeding, relatable glory is to be applauded. Whichever actress gets to play Imogen is one lucky gal! "The Way You Made Me" is a gift- all 12 pages of it! ”
  • Bloody Mary by Aleks Merilo
    30 Aug. 2019
    “ By combining very real psychological turmoil and a classic supernatural horror story, Aleks Merilo's 10-minute gives audiences something even worse than an urban legend to be frightened of. Put the setting in the dark, and Merilo scares you out of your wits. I wish more horror plays like this existed. Well-done! ”
  • Murderer by Debra A. Cole
    29 Aug. 2019
    “ Hysterical and a treat for young actresses to perform! This monologue is as abundant in surprises as it is laughs. Way to go, Debra A. Cole! ”
  • little purple betta fish by Anthony Anello
    29 Aug. 2019
    “ There were two things I loved about "little purple betta fish": the sheer realism and frankness of Anthony Anello's dialogue and the attention-grabbing complexity of Nephew and Uncle's relationship. As a playwright and actor, I live for this kind of naturally flowing speech. It's beautiful to read and beautiful, I'm sure, to perform. I cared about both of these men, and wanted to know more about them as I kept reading. It's through these components that Anello hooks you and doesn't let you go. "little purple betta fish" is a pleasure. ”
  • Light Switch by Dave Osmundsen
    26 Aug. 2019
    “ My favorite full-length I’ve read thus far on NPX! It has so many elements of other great LGBT writers (I.e. Paul Rudnick, Jonathan Tolins, Bert V. Royal), and at the same time, it’s so fresh. I’ve never read anything like it before. You fall in love with Henry right away. You root for him, empathize with him. He’s one of the most beautifully written characters I’ve ever laid eyes on. Any actor who gets to portray him should be considered blessed. Thank you, Dave Osmundsen, for this gift of a play! ”
  • Daniel's Husband by Michael McKeever
    26 Aug. 2019
    “ Poignant, powerful, and timely! Knowing Michael McKeever personally back home in south Florida, I rued the fact that I missed the premier of this play. Getting to read it now is a treat and a half! "Daniel's Husband" is MUST theatrics and truly solid playwriting! ”
  • You Can't Kiss Me But I Can Kiss You by Matthew Weaver
    26 Aug. 2019
    “ Weaver's writing is funny and steamy, complex and to-the-point all at the same time. In a fast and smooth 10 minutes, the lump in your throat grows as you want to laugh and gasp simultaneously amidst Vanessa's majestic dynamics and Cody's gentle-as-a-lamb curiosity. "You Can't Kiss Me But I Can Kiss You" is a solid Patrick Marber-esque comedy on sexual politics. It's especially relevant now. I'll be keeping my eye out for more from this playwright. ”
  • Where the Fireworks Come From by Michael Pisaturo
    2 Jun. 2019
    “ "Coming-of-age" of the highest order! Nothing about Michael Pisaturo's writing feels artificial. His dialogue and plot devices all feel down-to-earth, soulful, and utterly real. The fireworks serve as a terrific symbol for this piece. Loved it! ”

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