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Eytan Deray

Recommended by Eytan Deray

  • Protocols by Vince Gatton
    22 Apr. 2020
    “ "Protocols" is a funny and macabre genre-twister in the time of COVID-19 (both characters, as siblings and human beings, are very relatable). Vince Gatton's writing features a strong premise that hits the ground running, stays down to earth but throws in a few big twists to make it explode off the page. I would love to see this staged in the near future. Read Vince's work, people! ”
  • The Vampyr by James Wilkinson
    22 Apr. 2020
    “ Eerie in the best way possible! Wilkinson is an awesome writer who follows the "less is more" formula to a T. No physical vampirism is laid out for us to see in this ten-minute, which is what makes the tension all the greater. Reminiscent of some of the best horror, a la Shirley Jackson or Val Lewton. I'll be keeping my eye on this playwright! ”
  • Crater by Scott Sickles
    22 Apr. 2020
    “ Tender, complex, and wonderfully representative of an LGBT generation that we don't see often onstage. Then again, that's no surprise coming from Scott Sickles. "Crater" is a powerful ten minutes! ”
  • All Together Again by Philip Middleton Williams
    22 Apr. 2020
    “ Due to a strong familiarity with these characters (I got to originate Fox in the first installment), "All Together Again" is a Philip Middleton Williams play that I was looking forward to immensely, and it doesn't disappoint. This sequel to "All Together Now" is a refreshing and cathartic reunion with old friends. It's filled with humor, pathos, warmth, honesty, and a terrific sense of nostalgia. It's also a perfectly strong standalone piece, for those who haven't seen/read its predecessor. Everything you expect from a PMW piece! Thank you for this one, Philip! ”
  • Batman Vs. The Joker on Zoom by Emily Hageman
    18 Apr. 2020
    “ COVID-19 got you blue? Emily Hageman's got just the trick for ya! A riotous ten-minute comedy that doesn't just satirize an iconic superhero and villain, but it also satirizes the current state of the world as well as toxic masculinity with a terrific winking eye. A solid play that so easily lends itself to being performed on Zoom! Get it produced, folks! ”
  • SEEN by Neil Radtke
    18 Apr. 2020
    “ Radtke has an obvious love for the "Saw" movies and the so-called "torture porn" subgenre of horror, and it shows in this nifty gruesome parody that is funny, gory, and affectionate all at once with a nasty surprise at the end. Really enjoyed this one! ”
  • If the Shoe Fits by Molly Wagner
    14 Apr. 2020
    “ A brief and funny riff on the Cinderella story! Molly Wagner finally makes the Fairy Godmother's perspective in Cinderella's plight all the more hilariously clear! ”
  • How to Win at Checkers Every Time by Nathaniel Foster
    14 Apr. 2020
    “ If Paul Rudnick wrote teen coming-of-age dramedies, you'd have Nathaniel Foster and "How to Win at Checkers Every Time". This is a sweet and touching look at mental health, the impacts it can have on relationships, and the people who are unabashedly there for us when we need them to be. Well-drawn characters, funny and moving dialogue...well done! ”
  • Unplug by Chelsea Frandsen
    14 Apr. 2020
    “ Chelsea Frandsen packs so much emotion into a short ten minutes. "Unplug" hits you in the gut right from the opening line and lingers long after the read is over. A moving approach to a difficult subject. ”
  • The Roast by Julie Zaffarano
    14 Apr. 2020
    “ A wonderful exercise in misdirection! Julie Zaffarano sets you up for solid family drama and takes a HARD left turn in its last few lines. Creepy fun, all the way! ”

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