Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

  • Nora Louise Syran: [Shakespeare reference] (Full Length)

    This Noël Cowardesque play sparkles like the champagne served throughout. Great fun. Like Caroline, I'd be afraid to know what to say amidst such clever, fast-paced banter! The couples are fun, charming, the exposition real and engaging. Bravo!

    This Noël Cowardesque play sparkles like the champagne served throughout. Great fun. Like Caroline, I'd be afraid to know what to say amidst such clever, fast-paced banter! The couples are fun, charming, the exposition real and engaging. Bravo!

  • Nora Louise Syran: Andela

    A wild, wacky and wonderful Annunciation story! I loved the quick study angel Andela and so will a costume and lighting designer. What a fun romp through what felt like walking through an early morning dream you don't want to wake from. Fantastical and very human all at once. Brava!

    A wild, wacky and wonderful Annunciation story! I loved the quick study angel Andela and so will a costume and lighting designer. What a fun romp through what felt like walking through an early morning dream you don't want to wake from. Fantastical and very human all at once. Brava!

  • Nora Louise Syran: Santa’s Scarlet Letter

    Lovely imagery. That moment, that "sliver of doubt" like a "stake." Perfect. This monologue is all at once contemporary and mythical. Loved the detail of the forest animals which is reminiscent of those iconic Christmas specials aired every year. But Cathro makes this myth all his own.

    Lovely imagery. That moment, that "sliver of doubt" like a "stake." Perfect. This monologue is all at once contemporary and mythical. Loved the detail of the forest animals which is reminiscent of those iconic Christmas specials aired every year. But Cathro makes this myth all his own.

  • Oh the juxtaposition of the romantic allusions to Italy and this ever increasing weight of a Bear. Lovely work!

    Oh the juxtaposition of the romantic allusions to Italy and this ever increasing weight of a Bear. Lovely work!

  • Nora Louise Syran: A Toast (from the THE WRINKLE RANCH AND OTHER PLAYS ABOUT GROWING OLD collection)

    Number 3 in the collection THE WRINKLE RANCH is notable for its natural dialogue in a difficult situation. The space behind what is said is what's strongest in this piece: the "yups" and the "I knows" matching the lovely balance within this couple where not much need be said to be understood. It rings true. A short piece certain to bring out many differing emotions from the audience. Bravo.

    Number 3 in the collection THE WRINKLE RANCH is notable for its natural dialogue in a difficult situation. The space behind what is said is what's strongest in this piece: the "yups" and the "I knows" matching the lovely balance within this couple where not much need be said to be understood. It rings true. A short piece certain to bring out many differing emotions from the audience. Bravo.

  • Nora Louise Syran: Helsaga

    Weeks reminds us with this piece that we "might be forgetting that these are children we’re talking about". However wrapped up in fate they may be. I love plays based on mythology and especially stories that makes us root for the 'underdog' (sorry for the pun!). This tale of two of the children of Loki is all at once accessible to those new to the Norse pantheon but the portrayals of Frigg, Hel, Odin, Loki... will ask even those familiar with the myths to question the morality behind it all.

    Weeks reminds us with this piece that we "might be forgetting that these are children we’re talking about". However wrapped up in fate they may be. I love plays based on mythology and especially stories that makes us root for the 'underdog' (sorry for the pun!). This tale of two of the children of Loki is all at once accessible to those new to the Norse pantheon but the portrayals of Frigg, Hel, Odin, Loki... will ask even those familiar with the myths to question the morality behind it all.

  • Nora Louise Syran: Counter Programming (Monologue)

    Oh, those cash cows! I could see this facetious monologue working very well as an audition piece for an actor "somewhere between 35 and death." Well done.

    Oh, those cash cows! I could see this facetious monologue working very well as an audition piece for an actor "somewhere between 35 and death." Well done.

  • Nora Louise Syran: WARRIORS

    This play addresses a topic that unfortunately still needs to be addressed and perhaps always will; PTSD, ("shell-shock") and the need for people to know when they need to seek help. With sincerity and clarity, Powell addresses --through the parallel perspectives of patient and healer-- the horrific effects of war long after our veterans have returned home.

    This play addresses a topic that unfortunately still needs to be addressed and perhaps always will; PTSD, ("shell-shock") and the need for people to know when they need to seek help. With sincerity and clarity, Powell addresses --through the parallel perspectives of patient and healer-- the horrific effects of war long after our veterans have returned home.

  • Nora Louise Syran: Environmentalist - 10 MINUTE VERSION

    A fun short. If you've ever been on a first date with someone you've met online, or even considered one, you can imagine trashier scenarios, but you cannot imagine one as clean and sweet as this.

    A fun short. If you've ever been on a first date with someone you've met online, or even considered one, you can imagine trashier scenarios, but you cannot imagine one as clean and sweet as this.

  • Nora Louise Syran: A Certain Pedigree

    Great fun! A short piece where actors will be able to explore their 'inner dog' and learn not to act like cats. Short and sweet.

    Great fun! A short piece where actors will be able to explore their 'inner dog' and learn not to act like cats. Short and sweet.