Recommended by gnat frye

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    this play is a lively exploration and fusion of the themes of Greek theatre and modern probems. i enjoyed the humor on display, the vibrant dialogue, and the vivacious characters. grounded in the fantastical with that modern and real taste, i enjoyed this play immensely. West delivers once again!

    this play is a lively exploration and fusion of the themes of Greek theatre and modern probems. i enjoyed the humor on display, the vibrant dialogue, and the vivacious characters. grounded in the fantastical with that modern and real taste, i enjoyed this play immensely. West delivers once again!

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    what could easily fall into the classic tropes of the kitchen sink drama embraces and reinvents them in such interesting, modern, and clever ways. really enjoyed the flow of the plot and the naturalism on display in this script

    what could easily fall into the classic tropes of the kitchen sink drama embraces and reinvents them in such interesting, modern, and clever ways. really enjoyed the flow of the plot and the naturalism on display in this script

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    with its vibrant characters, fantastical framing, snappy and at times hilarious dialogue, this script really shines. i love how this script flows; the causal plot structure holds strong, and is wrapped in clever language to make the cogs unnoticeable. deeply moving play!

    with its vibrant characters, fantastical framing, snappy and at times hilarious dialogue, this script really shines. i love how this script flows; the causal plot structure holds strong, and is wrapped in clever language to make the cogs unnoticeable. deeply moving play!

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    In this dark and eerie reimagining of classic Grek myth, West crafts a world that is equal parts kind and terrifying. the character of MEdusa struck me, and her opening monologue was iconic and generated a lot of sympathy right off the bat. Great read!

    In this dark and eerie reimagining of classic Grek myth, West crafts a world that is equal parts kind and terrifying. the character of MEdusa struck me, and her opening monologue was iconic and generated a lot of sympathy right off the bat. Great read!

  • gnat frye: Hello in there Written by Paris Herbert-Taylor
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    As a John Prine fan with grandparents who don't remember me, this touched my aching heart. Equal parts bitter and sweet, with lively characters and a lovely premise, this play was a delight and I recommend it wholeheartedly!

    As a John Prine fan with grandparents who don't remember me, this touched my aching heart. Equal parts bitter and sweet, with lively characters and a lovely premise, this play was a delight and I recommend it wholeheartedly!

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  • gnat frye: The Lavender Room by Michael Lawson
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    "These modern queers wouldn’t know a hate crime if it RSVP’d to their wedding..." With a unique structure and strong commentary on the nature of queer spaces and community, Lawson paints a vivid picture of the future with this play. There is a definite charm to how queer spaces used to be, lost to time in the wave of acceptance. This play captures that extremely well with lively character building and exposition.

    "These modern queers wouldn’t know a hate crime if it RSVP’d to their wedding..." With a unique structure and strong commentary on the nature of queer spaces and community, Lawson paints a vivid picture of the future with this play. There is a definite charm to how queer spaces used to be, lost to time in the wave of acceptance. This play captures that extremely well with lively character building and exposition.

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  • gnat frye: The Carbuncle by Dan West
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    Sharp, witty, and well-paced dialogue, a hilarious premise, and strong emotional moments made reading this play a total delight. The tyranny of HOAs is on full display to a ludicrous display, as they utilize a mock trial to sentence a failed academic to self-actualization. I greatly enjoyed this play, and recommend it to anyone seeking some laughter as well as tsuris.

    Sharp, witty, and well-paced dialogue, a hilarious premise, and strong emotional moments made reading this play a total delight. The tyranny of HOAs is on full display to a ludicrous display, as they utilize a mock trial to sentence a failed academic to self-actualization. I greatly enjoyed this play, and recommend it to anyone seeking some laughter as well as tsuris.

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  • gnat frye: Bound by Stephen Byrum
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    Powerful and oddly sweet, BOUND is a tight and truthful piece of art. While short, this play packs a lot of honest and real moments in, and gets into the nitty gritty of queer kink, repression, and pleasure. BOUND was an enthralling and comforting read, and I highly recommend it!

    Powerful and oddly sweet, BOUND is a tight and truthful piece of art. While short, this play packs a lot of honest and real moments in, and gets into the nitty gritty of queer kink, repression, and pleasure. BOUND was an enthralling and comforting read, and I highly recommend it!

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  • gnat frye: panned by Dan West
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    A delightfully dark and self-referential piece, Panned was a fun and farcical read. West weaves physical comedy with dark retribution. An engaging and well-paced piece with a supernatural finish, this play is an entertaining, comical, and gratifying romp.

    A delightfully dark and self-referential piece, Panned was a fun and farcical read. West weaves physical comedy with dark retribution. An engaging and well-paced piece with a supernatural finish, this play is an entertaining, comical, and gratifying romp.

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