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Patrick Gabridge

Recommended by Patrick Gabridge

  • That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven or, The Dawn Behind the Black Hole by Franky D. Gonzalez
    13 Nov. 2022
    “ What a powerful piece! Boxing is a sport with inherently high stakes, but Franky has found a way to make them even higher, while also giving each of the men such soul, so much love, as well as doubt. It's a beautiful and moving play. Would very much like to see this one fully staged someday.
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  • Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams
    13 Nov. 2022
    “ Wow. Talk about a play that lights a fuze and just keeps on burning until the final moment. The pace and intensity must just leave the audience breathless. It seems like such a no-brainer choice for a season--two-hander, easy to cast, fun and witty and dark and dangerous, all at once. ”
  • Allie by Grant MacDermott
    2 May. 2022
    “ Just saw this at the Boston Theater Marathon, and this script really knocked me out. Carefully constructed, pushing not too far ahead from where we are now technologically (and very simple to stage), it's a moving look at the lengths we'll go for emotional closure after trauma. Really terrific piece. ”
  • Breaking the Shakespeare Code by John Minigan
    30 Aug. 2021
    “ This play absolutely flies off the page--the dialogue is so sharp, and the intensity of their emotional and intellect pulls us forward so forcefully. And through it all, there's this growing sense of connection and danger, sort of like a fencing match between two well-matched opponents (though one likes to think he's the superior fencer). We want the magnetic pull to keep pulling. Feels like this play should be done often. ”
  • Science Friction; or, The Rapid Deconstruction of a Rational Mind by Ken Preuss
    26 Aug. 2021
    “ Oh, just heard a reading of this from Tiny Theatre, and what an absolute delight. I love all the call outs to our favorite sci-fi touchpoints, with so much fun energy. And l love the ending! ”
  • This Year by Greg Lam
    7 Jul. 2021
    “ Saw this one online at Tiny Theatre, and what fun! Love that this is a comedy that blends workplace, zombie, and traffic humor all into one. And it's hard to fight the logic that at some point in 2020-2021, zombies really did seem like the next logical progression. This is a really clever, tight play. ”
  • Brikelak by Lindsay Carpenter
    7 Jul. 2021
    “ Just saw this online at Tiny Theatre, and such a smart piece. I love how it builds a world where "people" are able to connect, but that connection doesn't trump all needs or instincts. Highly recommend this little gem. ”
  • Two Socks Discuss Loss by Walt McGough
    25 Apr. 2021
    “ This is one of my favorite short plays, ever. I remember seeing it at the Boston Theater Marathon (years ago), and was blown away by the simplicity and emotion of it. I've used this many times in class. ”
  • Your Favorite by Ken Green
    19 Mar. 2021
    “ This was an absolute delight and kept me laughing out loud as I read it. And I love the gentle arc and twist to it, as their conversation actually turns away from small-talk/obstruction, to something even meaningful and fun. ”
  • THE WAY THE MOUNTAIN MOVED by Idris Goodwin
    3 Mar. 2021
    “ Wow. An incredibly powerful, lyrical look at a moment of flux in the West. In a way, it's a Western in the truest sense of the word, examining the complexity of dreams and interactions and fate of Native peoples, former slaves, Mormons, soldiers from Mexico, white American explorers, and clash of past and future, dreams and nightmares. The language and rhythm really helps give a sense of what it's like to be on the high desert prairie, under the sky. Wish I could see this one on stage. ”

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