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Tom Moran

Recommended by Tom Moran

  • The Ultimate Christmas Question by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    16 Apr. 2023
    “ A conversation we've all had with our significant other at one time or another, well-encapsulated and leading up to an unexpected but appropriate ending. But whither "Love, Actually?" ”
  • The 800 Pound Gorilla by J. Joseph Cox
    15 Apr. 2023
    “ A clever conceit (and title) make for an absorbing look at two men who’ve never moved past some of their childhood traumas. Cox does a good job building an atmosphere and setting that both result from the plot and contribute back to it, making for an engrossing journey that builds to a dramatic and highly appropriate climax. ”
  • Grindrd by J. Joseph Cox
    15 Apr. 2023
    “ The best twists are the ones you don’t see coming but in retrospect seem inevitable, and this play definitely has that. It also has well-written characters and some believable teen dialogue (which can be challenging to pull off.) Kudos for putting together such a complete piece is such a small package. ”
  • What's in the Box?! by Randy Hunt
    14 Apr. 2023
    “ A tight piece that does a good job layering suspense and humor, topped with a solid ambiguous finale. ”
  • The Morning After (Ten Minute) by Paul Donnelly
    13 Apr. 2023
    “ A hilarious, uber-meta take on Albee that had me guessing until the very (surprising) end. ”
  • Uncovering by Erin Mallon
    12 Apr. 2023
    “ Wow, there is a lot crammed into this ten-minute play! "Uncovering" manages to walk a tightrope of writing about a truly horrifying process and yet still humanizing its participants, and delivering some great one-liners in the process. Kudos to Mallon for writing a piece that is both absurd and thoughtful. Well done. ”
  • Bulletproof by Rebecca Kane
    11 Apr. 2023
    “ A concise two-hander that had me engaged from beginning to (nicely ambiguous) end. The premise is both absurd and startlingly believable, as are the two characters' reactions to it, which is what makes this such a joy to read. It's also looks quite easy to produce, drawing all of its drama and comedy from two props. ”
  • Coming In by Christopher Plumridge
    10 Apr. 2023
    “ An inspired twist on the traditional coming-out story, enlivened by some strong dialogue and fleshed-out characters. A good play for our times, in which folks who've (perhaps grudglingly) come to acknowledge LGBTQ issues discover that the spectrum of gender and sexual preference is more complex than they thought. ”
  • Can You Hear Me Now? by Morey Norkin
    10 Apr. 2023
    “ CYHMN takes a simple, absurd concept and runs with it, leaving no joke unturned. But it saves its most clever machinations for last, turning a series of crisp one-liners and sight gags into a trenchant dig at modernity. Perfect ending too. ”
  • Cabana Boy by Philip Middleton Williams
    16 Feb. 2023
    “ Williams has constructed a tight four-hander with real heart. "Cabana Boy's" careful plotting and deft character construction combine to create a compelling story that focuses both on a deeply personal story of first love and a larger tale about the perils of fame. It's both artfully contained and expansive at the same time, and would be well-served with a production. ”

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