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Marcia Eppich-Harris

Recommended by Marcia Eppich-Harris

  • When Life Gives You Lemons (10 Minute Play) by Pamela Morgan
    13 Mar. 2021
    “ Morgan's play shows a scenario that women with special needs children know all about. A father leaves his wife and ASD son, and the woman is left to explain. It is beautifully written, sympathetic, authentic, and heartbreaking -- with a dash of hope. I loved listening to a reading of this play at the Indiana Playwrights Circle. It is brilliant! ”
  • THE LAST COOKIE by Laurie Allen
    7 Mar. 2021
    “ Sometimes it's not what you do that's important, it's how you do it. Allen's monologue shows us the consequences of thoughtless generosity. I love it! ”
  • I Guess So (1 Minute Monologue) by Pamela Morgan
    7 Mar. 2021
    “ In "I Guess So" Morgan shows the anxiety and dread of facing life-changing choices -- even the good ones! It would be a lot of fun for an actress to portray Claire, the ambivalent recipient of a sausage pizza. :) ”
  • Clyt; or, The Bathtub Play by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman
    2 Mar. 2021
    “ Lovers of Greek mythology will be dazzled by Speckman's take on Clytemnestra's story. A modern adaptation that takes seriously the agony of women's sacrifices, Clyt gives us a rare view into the realities of motherhood, marriage, betrayal, and rage in a combination of ancient and contemporary contexts. The play would be incredibly intriguing on stage and would pull on directors' and actors' creative energies in all the best ways! Fascinating!! ”
  • Arts Administration - a monologue by Gina Pulice
    2 Feb. 2021
    “ Arts Administration captures the cut-throat moment when someone tells you -- after taking your money for three and a half years -- that you're not good enough for the profession. At times like this, you can either accept the person's opinion and give up, or you can strengthen your resolve. Overcoming fear, frustration, and shame lead to freedom, and this monologue teaches us to take control of our own lives and not listen to the naysayers. It's great! ”
  • Winning with Shakespeare! Or, Continuous Improvement: how Shakespeare makes the News! by David Schwingle
    30 Jan. 2021
    “ Winning with Shakespeare mashes up silly corporate retreats and the idea that Shakespeare can solve all problems. (I'm an admitted lover of Shakespeare, but even I have my limits.) This play is very funny in its look at the decline of print news, and the desperate attempt to save it by reviving snippets of the Bard as new-age therapy. In so doing, they conjure a bit of truth: Something is rotten in the corporate world! Lots of fun! ”
  • Oh, Tannenbaum (radio version) by Mark Harvey Levine
    9 Dec. 2020
    “ Such a witty, hilarious play that hits a ton of all-too-human notes! Who doesn't love a talking Christmas tree? Mark Harvey Levine's talking tree brings together people from all religious walks of life and reminds us that we really should try to be more accommodating and generous of spirit. Fun and sweet, this would be a great piece to include in a holiday play fest! ”
  • All This Togetherness by Francesca Pazniokas
    19 Jul. 2020
    “ The emotional impact of "All This Togetherness" is striking. The children of a sperm donor gather to meet their father, and in their hopes is magnified the desires of all children to be seen, understood, loved, and known by their parents. It's at once recognizable, heartbreaking, strange, and familiar. I would love to see this on stage. ”
  • KING NOW by Monica Cross
    19 Jul. 2020
    “ Knowing Shakespeare's version of what happens to the little princes and the mysteries surrounding them in history gives you some insider knowledge to this short piece, but even without that, you'd get what you need to here. Two princes squabble about succession and certainty, but the dramatic irony is that neither of them gets out of the Tower alive. It just goes to show that it doesn't matter what you want-- or what's right --if you're being controlled by something or someone more sinister than you dare imagine. ”
  • THE PANTHEON WARS: LATE TO THE PARTY by Monica Cross
    19 Jul. 2020
    “ With the Roman gods trying to overthrow the Greek gods, there's bound to be a slacker among them. Enter Bacchus, god of wine, who would rather party than do his duty. This short play says a lot about loyalty to one's group and loyalty to oneself. Short, sweet, and funny. I'd love to see this with Love Life and other companionable pieces about Romans vs. Greeks. ”

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