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Marcia Eppich-Harris

Recommended by Marcia Eppich-Harris

  • Poetica by Scott Sickles
    6 Apr. 2024
    “ I love conversations like this, and a conversation like this always needs wine. A sparse set, two good actors, and some wine glasses, and you’ve got the makings of a great play. Fun and fruitful, with hints of citrus and sarcasm. ”
  • Stockholm Or... by Christopher Plumridge
    12 Feb. 2024
    “ I love this. In dire situations, any little kindness or comfort can make us hesitate to save ourselves. We don't know what Klaus did, but it must have been something important to make the soldier hesitate. This is a strong, poignant piece, and it would be effective as both a staged monologue and a radio play. Well done! ”
  • The Morning After (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    8 Dec. 2023
    “ For Albee fans, this is a great send up of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf! The twist at the end is completely unexpected! Poor Marth-- I mean, poor woman! And yet, for the man to have a happy ending is satisfying, especially after all that the couple has been through together. Nobody in the original had a happy ending -- at least this version gives a little hope to someone. I also enjoyed the narrator and the meta feel of the piece. ”
  • Chasing Butterflies by Scott Cantrell
    8 Dec. 2023
    “ With the right timing, this has loads of comic potential -- especially early in the piece. As it goes on, it gets more reflective and thoughtful. It's interesting to think about connecting with a stranger in a place that's special to us as a child. The woman in the piece visits on a nostalgic mission, while the man is having an existential crisis. Both need some relief from the trappings of their lives, and mercifully find it. Lovely. ”
  • The Honest Interview by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    23 May. 2023
    “ The Honest Interview is a satirical takedown of the highest form! Petra's description of the company was brutal, and yet, it could describe approximately every tech company in the world. (And not just tech companies...) The corporate corruption and boys' club atmosphere are everywhere. What great social commentary -- and it's funny because it's (sadly) true. Well done! I'd love to see it staged! ”
  • Good Life Guarantee by Russell Menyhart
    12 May. 2023
    “ Oh boy, have I been there. I really related to Michelle's weltschmerz in the midst of being a stay-at-home mom. It would be tempting to take the good life guarantee, even at the high cost. But the realization that suffering is part of a whole life is one that we cannot and should not ignore. There's not only room for comic potential in this play, but also contemplation of the bigger issues for young moms. Love it. ”
  • Hook in Hell by Christopher Soucy
    10 May. 2023
    “ What a fun, meta retelling of the Captain Hook and Smee narrative! The comic potential is tremendous, and would keep an audience in stitches. But there are big questions too! What does it mean? Who is in control? Big questions in a small play make me happy. Love it! ”
  • Pinkie & Sheila by Randy Hunt
    5 Dec. 2022
    “ Randy Hunt's play is a hilarious look at the things you don't expect to happen in marriage, and yet, somehow a long-term relationship is full of surprises, no matter how much you plan. I loved seeing the couple's idiosyncrasies, and how the therapist addresses them. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Super comic potential in this! Very funny! ”
  • Seventh Inning Stretch (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    5 Dec. 2022
    “ Failing in front of a crowd is never pleasant, but when it's about a major life decision, it's got to be mortifying. One of the things I like about this play is how it shows the lack of privacy one can have in today's world. Not just at a baseball game, but in the afterlife online -- Youtube, social media, and other online sites have the ability to make our pain and humiliation one Google away. The play is comic, but has big questions within it. Nothing to do but go on, I guess. But it's tough! Great play! ”
  • All Things Considered, It Was Probably the Most Productive Meeting The Escondido Unified School District PTA Ever Had by A.J. Ditty
    5 Dec. 2022
    “ A great representation of life in covid. This play has an honesty that absolutely stabs you with a fork. I really felt for the characters — and even the off-stage kids. Everyone was going crazy. No one knew what to do. It’s a good thing Ditty wrote about it. Loved it. ”

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