Recommended by Shelby Seeley

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    I'm obsessed with this play! I love the concept alone (women hot dog eating contest? already sold), and then it took me on so many different journeys and in unexpected directions. The end was satisfying and left me with questions.

    I'm obsessed with this play! I love the concept alone (women hot dog eating contest? already sold), and then it took me on so many different journeys and in unexpected directions. The end was satisfying and left me with questions.

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    I love the use of clowns and lazzi, allegory, comedy. So much is said so smartly in this incredible satire

    I love the use of clowns and lazzi, allegory, comedy. So much is said so smartly in this incredible satire

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    I saw a production of this at the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre and it translates extremely well to the stage. The audience doesn't even realize what's happening with the language until a few minutes in- if not until the monologue. It's very effective.

    I saw a production of this at the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre and it translates extremely well to the stage. The audience doesn't even realize what's happening with the language until a few minutes in- if not until the monologue. It's very effective.

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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was funny, sweet, and the characters draw you in. It's an age old should they or shouldn't they, but the language of this piece and the thesis really soar and hit home. How do you describe, or even feel, a feeling if you don't have the words for it? Is ignorance bliss, or is knowledge power? Truly Mallory's descriptions of feelings without using the word for them was the most outstanding part. A sweet drama worth the read.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was funny, sweet, and the characters draw you in. It's an age old should they or shouldn't they, but the language of this piece and the thesis really soar and hit home. How do you describe, or even feel, a feeling if you don't have the words for it? Is ignorance bliss, or is knowledge power? Truly Mallory's descriptions of feelings without using the word for them was the most outstanding part. A sweet drama worth the read.

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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was unique and heartfelt story about two people connecting, or at least trying to. Understanding between generations. Use of language barrier and how it is overcome/utilized is smart and fresh. Excellent title and the theme that goes along with it.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was unique and heartfelt story about two people connecting, or at least trying to. Understanding between generations. Use of language barrier and how it is overcome/utilized is smart and fresh. Excellent title and the theme that goes along with it.

  • Shelby Seeley: He’s The First by Phillip Gregory Burke
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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. This play is FUNNY FUNNY, academic, sweet, and fun to watch. A satisfying will-they-won't-they meet cute that will give you butterflies. Seeing queer, black joy on stage is so needed and important. A strong new voice that I can't wait to see more from.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. This play is FUNNY FUNNY, academic, sweet, and fun to watch. A satisfying will-they-won't-they meet cute that will give you butterflies. Seeing queer, black joy on stage is so needed and important. A strong new voice that I can't wait to see more from.

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  • Shelby Seeley: Space Laser, In Space! by Jillian Blevins
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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. This was easily one of my favorites of the festival. It was smart, suspenseful, and hilarious. The story thrusts us into space with a unique setting and high stakes, has well rounded characters, and asks important questions without stopping the flow of the action or urgency of the story. I completely bought it, even as a staged reading. Could go on forever- please read this play and consider producing it!

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. This was easily one of my favorites of the festival. It was smart, suspenseful, and hilarious. The story thrusts us into space with a unique setting and high stakes, has well rounded characters, and asks important questions without stopping the flow of the action or urgency of the story. I completely bought it, even as a staged reading. Could go on forever- please read this play and consider producing it!

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  • Shelby Seeley: 18 by Darius M. Buckley
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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was outstanding and left me blown away. The poetry cuts to the heart of the characters and their circumstances and heightens the drama. The text drives and soars. Somehow it accomplishes being both tender (about the characters) and razor sharp (about the issue of police brutality and mass incarceration). WATCH THIS PLAYWRIGHT.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. It was outstanding and left me blown away. The poetry cuts to the heart of the characters and their circumstances and heightens the drama. The text drives and soars. Somehow it accomplishes being both tender (about the characters) and razor sharp (about the issue of police brutality and mass incarceration). WATCH THIS PLAYWRIGHT.

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  • Shelby Seeley: Freestyle Hand Entry
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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Seeing Ches grapple with gender at a young age, without having exactly the words or understanding to do so, brought vivid pictures and inspired text to this unique monologue.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Seeing Ches grapple with gender at a young age, without having exactly the words or understanding to do so, brought vivid pictures and inspired text to this unique monologue.

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  • Shelby Seeley: Natalie Wood Was Not Puerto Rican by Matt Barbot
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    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. I appreciated the comedy and themes of representation in media. Another reviewer said it best, even in a staged reading format I had an incredible sense of setting and community watching this.

    I had the privilege of seeing this piece performed at the 48th Annual Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. I appreciated the comedy and themes of representation in media. Another reviewer said it best, even in a staged reading format I had an incredible sense of setting and community watching this.

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