Recommended by Izzy Salant

  • Izzy Salant: Hal and His Atomic Ray Gun by Straton Rushing
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    I had the pleasure of reading this play with Rushing, and I thought the play was wonderful then. On a second read through, it just reminded me why I enjoyed this play. Rushing combines comedy and craziness and makes it relatable and real, all the while keeping us on our toes, making sure we get to the end. And trust me, you'll want to get to the end.

    I had the pleasure of reading this play with Rushing, and I thought the play was wonderful then. On a second read through, it just reminded me why I enjoyed this play. Rushing combines comedy and craziness and makes it relatable and real, all the while keeping us on our toes, making sure we get to the end. And trust me, you'll want to get to the end.

    ”
  • Izzy Salant: Verboten by Tyler Joseph Rossi
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    If you're looking for a run of the mill play about kids living normal lives, then I'm sorry, this is not the play you're looking for. If you're looking for an incredibly thought provoking play full of narrative, fleshed out characters, and true heart, then congrats, this is the play for you! Rossi commands the page, telling a story that is not only incredibly interesting, but important to tell. The world he creates, the individuality of all these characters coming together, it's astonishing.

    Read this play.

    If you're looking for a run of the mill play about kids living normal lives, then I'm sorry, this is not the play you're looking for. If you're looking for an incredibly thought provoking play full of narrative, fleshed out characters, and true heart, then congrats, this is the play for you! Rossi commands the page, telling a story that is not only incredibly interesting, but important to tell. The world he creates, the individuality of all these characters coming together, it's astonishing.

    Read this play.

    ”