Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

  • Nora Louise Syran: The Psychopomp by Aly Kantor
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    Aly Kantor depicts a beautiful brush with death (and the hopeful avoidance of a premature one) with her signature wit, symbolism, the blending of past and present and the hope of salvation in the future. Kantor herself acts as a psychopomp of sorts, guiding us through the characterization of her female roles who, while seemingly trapped and often lost when we meet them, offer us hope and example as they struggle to act with agency, find strength and lead us all forward by their example. Lovely work.

    Aly Kantor depicts a beautiful brush with death (and the hopeful avoidance of a premature one) with her signature wit, symbolism, the blending of past and present and the hope of salvation in the future. Kantor herself acts as a psychopomp of sorts, guiding us through the characterization of her female roles who, while seemingly trapped and often lost when we meet them, offer us hope and example as they struggle to act with agency, find strength and lead us all forward by their example. Lovely work.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: Come Again by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
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    If ever we needed a Second Coming, even a "relentlessly, annoyingly cheerful" one, it would be now. A chance to put things right. And if anyone were to put it into words, like unwilling prophet Marina finds herself having to do, to speak for Jesus, it would be, it IS, Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. "I like that you’re holding onto a bygone era..." I like that this playwright can attack so many charged topics as well as her character does. "God’s not flooding the earth. You people are." Lovely. Charming and gut-punchingly funny. Classic.

    If ever we needed a Second Coming, even a "relentlessly, annoyingly cheerful" one, it would be now. A chance to put things right. And if anyone were to put it into words, like unwilling prophet Marina finds herself having to do, to speak for Jesus, it would be, it IS, Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. "I like that you’re holding onto a bygone era..." I like that this playwright can attack so many charged topics as well as her character does. "God’s not flooding the earth. You people are." Lovely. Charming and gut-punchingly funny. Classic.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: CREAK by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    Excellent. Playing at first upon our expectations and then exceeding them. Poignant. (Oct 6, 2024)

    Excellent. Playing at first upon our expectations and then exceeding them. Poignant. (Oct 6, 2024)

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  • Nora Louise Syran: The Rot by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    Fantastic world builder Jacqueline Floyd-Priskorn does it again. Love the juxtaposition of the ordinary meet-the-parents barbeque and the olfactory! Brava.

    Fantastic world builder Jacqueline Floyd-Priskorn does it again. Love the juxtaposition of the ordinary meet-the-parents barbeque and the olfactory! Brava.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: How About Them Dodgers by Philip Middleton Williams
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    A great title, three well-drawn characters and an unfortunately too close to home situation in a foreseeable Floridian future unless plays like this get produced. And soon.

    A great title, three well-drawn characters and an unfortunately too close to home situation in a foreseeable Floridian future unless plays like this get produced. And soon.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: Space Laser, In Space! by Jillian Blevins
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    More relevant today than ever with more climate change weather disasters being blamed on a Jewish space laser... A gut punch of a short play. (Oct 4, 2024)

    More relevant today than ever with more climate change weather disasters being blamed on a Jewish space laser... A gut punch of a short play. (Oct 4, 2024)

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  • Nora Louise Syran: BANSHEE by Adam Richter
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    I love that Richter has created something that feels ancient and new all at the same time. Irish folklore, inherited memories...banshees...a recipe for a super tale which doesn't disappoint.

    I love that Richter has created something that feels ancient and new all at the same time. Irish folklore, inherited memories...banshees...a recipe for a super tale which doesn't disappoint.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: Arti Doll by Mike Byham
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    What starts out as a funny sci-fi situational comedy with a believable timeframe and fully realized characters, synthetic and organic, steadily moves out of this world dark. Bravo.

    What starts out as a funny sci-fi situational comedy with a believable timeframe and fully realized characters, synthetic and organic, steadily moves out of this world dark. Bravo.

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  • Nora Louise Syran: The Ho-Hum Possession of Daniel Prillaman by Scott Sickles
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    Ah, this explains everything...well, nearly everything. Love this line: "People see this face and think, 'not creepy' and I’m always like, 'Yeah? Hold my wine cooler!' " (Sept 24, 2024)

    Ah, this explains everything...well, nearly everything. Love this line: "People see this face and think, 'not creepy' and I’m always like, 'Yeah? Hold my wine cooler!' " (Sept 24, 2024)

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  • Nora Louise Syran: The Cat in the Box by Morey Norkin
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    Sweet! Morey Norkin's cat-ankerous kitty will conquer this box and your heart. (Sept 23, 2024)

    Sweet! Morey Norkin's cat-ankerous kitty will conquer this box and your heart. (Sept 23, 2024)

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