←

Tom Moran

Recommended by Tom Moran

  • Worm Teeth by Kelsey Sullivan
    16 Aug. 2023
    “ I had the pleasure of reading in this piece at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and was struck by its originality, vitality, and verve. I mean, it's a weird play, but one that really comes to life with a willing cast and receptice audience, both of which were present in abundance at the conference, Equal parts whimsical, visceral, and disturbing, it leaves a real impression on the page and would no doubt be even more impactful in a full production. ”
  • Jan Kultura, Substitute Teacher, Meets The Crowd by Ian Thal
    9 Aug. 2023
    “ AN engaging and unique 15-minute piece: a lesson in the deeply problematic economics of crowdsourcing, wrapped up in a fascinating set of off-kilter characters. This was really fun to read and would make for a production equal parts thought-provoking and manic. ”
  • Everything Here Is So Delicious (short) by David Hilder
    28 Jul. 2023
    “ Disturbing and hilarious in equal measure, EHISD takes the growing class divide and runs with it straight to the apocalypse. The play goes in several unexpected directions and keeps topping itself, which can be a challenge in a short piece. Well worth a read and would be a real experience to see live. ”
  • Sunny Side Up by Dana Hall
    26 Jul. 2023
    “ A Zoom piece that starts off as a nightmare in customer service (or lack of same) and unexpectedly morphs into something much more personal and profound. It's a well-crafted reminder that even seemingly banal conversations with strangers (often the very stuff of Zoom) have life-changing significance lurking beneath the surface, if we plumb for it. ”
  • Take the K Train by William Triplett
    25 Jul. 2023
    “ An offbeat cross between a nightmare and a slice-of-life vignette. To its eternal credit, the play offers neither predictable twists or easy answers, leaving the reader with an unresolved sense of dread. Kudos to Triplett for his restraint. ”
  • Space Laser, In Space! by Jillian Blevins
    24 Jul. 2023
    “ You wouldn't expect a 10-minute piece about a Jewish space laser to plumb the depths of the semitic soul, but Blevins takes that route here, and does it well too. She takes an absurd premise and treats it with a winning mixture of humor and gravitas, all leading up to a cliffhanger ending. What a fun read. ”
  • The Interview (radio version) by Mark Harvey Levine
    24 Jul. 2023
    “ I just heard this on the "Stories Found" podcast and enjoyed the heck out of it. It's an absurd, silly, very fun piece well-suited to the audio format, as its zombie combat sequences (not to mention makeup) would be a bear to actually stage. The script also gives some actors a chance to really ham it up. Definitely worth a listen. ”
  • Two Yards of Satan by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    22 Jul. 2023
    “ A wonderful bit of absurdity that keeps topping itself. Laced throughout with funny twists and some truly great one-liners ("Look, ma'am, it's your word against Satan's"), it's a joy to read. Also plays itself out nicely with a stellar last few moments. ”
  • Suicide Hotline by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    22 Jul. 2023
    “ A clever, witty, brisk two-hander (or rather one-hander with a voice-over) about two down-on-their-luck bros who forge a connection under the most unlikely of circumstances. Nicely drawn and believable characters, crisp dialogue and well-plotted escalation make this a fun read (and no doubt performance) from start to finish. ”
  • Billionaire Mindset by Patrick Vermillion
    19 Jul. 2023
    “ A fully-thought-provoking, totally on-the-nose satire, Billionaire Mindset succeeds in every possible way. Crackling dialogue, memorable characters that manage to be both individuals and types, and a satisfying and inevitable plot arc make this one satisfying throughout. Well-deserving of its Samuel French nod. ”

Pages