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Tom Moran

Recommended by Tom Moran

  • 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. ”
  • The Can't Miss Girl by Ken Levine
    14 Jul. 2023
    “ What a great vignette! Two memorable characters, a strong setup, tons of great laugh lines, and escalating circumstances make this a pleasure to read. I expect a couple of actresses with good comic timing could really knock this out of the park. ”
  • sorry sorry okay sorry by Emily Elyse Everett
    9 Jul. 2023
    “ I was sad to miss this at the Valdez Theatre Conference and glad to find it here instead. What a solid, affecting, nuanced play. The characters are all relatable and believable, the situation is expertly crafted, and the naturalistic language is wonderful, from the therapy jargon through the expertly placed pauses and interruptions. What these characters go through is all terribly real, and all really terrible. ”
  • OCCUPY HALLMARK a ten-minute play by Cassie M. Seinuk
    6 Jul. 2023
    “ A fun, charming Valentine's Day encounter. The two characters are well-drawn and Seinuk does a fine job parsing out backstory and creating believable and concrete arcs for both. It's also a very fun premise with some great angry protest lines. Very appropriate for any holiday-themed festival, or an evening of plays about (fractured) romance. ”
  • Sunday Crossword by Michael Normandy
    29 Jun. 2023
    “ For a one-minute play, this has a lot going for it: a clever premise, character development and a solid twist at the end. Can't ask for much more in sixty seconds! ”
  • The Manager by Douglas Gearhart
    28 Jun. 2023
    “ The travails of Little League dads are often played for laughs, but I've never seen it used so effectively as a basis for drama before. Gearhart's Manager is a wonderfully three-dimensional character, a man so lost in his own life he pins all of his dreams on his son - who, as sons do, has needs and aspirations of his own that get trampled in the process. Engaging and relatable from start to finish. ”
  • Round One by Andrea Staats
    27 Jun. 2023
    “ A well-crafted and pointed look at couples and their longevity (or lack of same.) Darkly hilarious and true-to-life in the best way. Also deserves credit for being a 10-minute play that would actually run 10 minutes. ”

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