Recommended by Stephen Byrum

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    A highly entertaining comedy with all of the elements of a classic farce. The dynamic between Barry and Wayne is heightened by their hijinks and the tourists are so infuriatingly oblivious that you can't help but laugh. I honestly couldn't stop laughing. It's easy setting makes it a breeze to produce. This is a great addition to any season!

    A highly entertaining comedy with all of the elements of a classic farce. The dynamic between Barry and Wayne is heightened by their hijinks and the tourists are so infuriatingly oblivious that you can't help but laugh. I honestly couldn't stop laughing. It's easy setting makes it a breeze to produce. This is a great addition to any season!

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    Fenton takes Arthurian myth and turns it on its head. An absurdist comedic romp that will keep you laughing with its vibrant characters and quick-witted storytelling in a Monty Python-esque style. At its core, is a conundrum faced by the loyal Sir Galahad, duty to his kingdom or duty to his heart. A great piece for any theatre that's tired of the same options over and over for a quality farce. I had a great time and so will you!

    Fenton takes Arthurian myth and turns it on its head. An absurdist comedic romp that will keep you laughing with its vibrant characters and quick-witted storytelling in a Monty Python-esque style. At its core, is a conundrum faced by the loyal Sir Galahad, duty to his kingdom or duty to his heart. A great piece for any theatre that's tired of the same options over and over for a quality farce. I had a great time and so will you!

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    Scott Sickles provides a hilarious romp with eccentric characters and an absurd premise. It will have you in stitches, uncomfortable with secondhand embarrassment, (and maybe a little personal embarrassment as you remember a time when one of these people was you), and a good "awwww" moment before the final punchline. Sickles is a master storyteller and it shows! Thank you, Scott, from one cringe-loving, gay fellow playwright!

    Scott Sickles provides a hilarious romp with eccentric characters and an absurd premise. It will have you in stitches, uncomfortable with secondhand embarrassment, (and maybe a little personal embarrassment as you remember a time when one of these people was you), and a good "awwww" moment before the final punchline. Sickles is a master storyteller and it shows! Thank you, Scott, from one cringe-loving, gay fellow playwright!

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    Baker has crafted a beautiful, living, breathing entity of the gay experience. A solemn reminder to the youth not to forget where we come from and what it cost, and that the true protest is to be unabashedly yourself. As a gay man, I was truly moved by this piece. It is powerful. It is relevant. It is real. It makes you imagine a world with what could have been from what was lost. Thank you, Allan. Thank you.

    Baker has crafted a beautiful, living, breathing entity of the gay experience. A solemn reminder to the youth not to forget where we come from and what it cost, and that the true protest is to be unabashedly yourself. As a gay man, I was truly moved by this piece. It is powerful. It is relevant. It is real. It makes you imagine a world with what could have been from what was lost. Thank you, Allan. Thank you.

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    You want catty? Meow. You want shade? Like an orchard. Are you a fellow gay who is in this picture and doesn't like it? Can't relate cause I had a blast. Tyler Christensen makes a modern Boys In The Band with great humor and heartfelt insight. The heart wants what it wants, but sometimes it's not the best thing for you and the only place to learn that is at an insane dinner party with neurotic friends.

    You want catty? Meow. You want shade? Like an orchard. Are you a fellow gay who is in this picture and doesn't like it? Can't relate cause I had a blast. Tyler Christensen makes a modern Boys In The Band with great humor and heartfelt insight. The heart wants what it wants, but sometimes it's not the best thing for you and the only place to learn that is at an insane dinner party with neurotic friends.

  • Stephen Byrum: Guilt by Association by Donald E. Baker
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    A poignant, but also heartwarming short play. The dynamic between father and son is so healthy and warm, even in the moments when that warmth feels difficult between them. Your heart will break, but you'll also feel the hope that things can be better. All it takes is someone to stand up before it's too late. The characters live and breathe effortlessly. A wonderful work from Donald E. Baker!

    A poignant, but also heartwarming short play. The dynamic between father and son is so healthy and warm, even in the moments when that warmth feels difficult between them. Your heart will break, but you'll also feel the hope that things can be better. All it takes is someone to stand up before it's too late. The characters live and breathe effortlessly. A wonderful work from Donald E. Baker!

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  • Stephen Byrum: K. I. S. S. I. N. G. by Debra A. Cole
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    A delightful and refreshing read. Honestly, this is one of the best 10-minute plays I have ever read. Debra A. Cole delivers a piece that is beautiful in its simplicity, and genuinely fun. The relationship between Julie and Betsy is pure and honest, dreaming of a world that can be while optimistically real about the one we live in. It takes a true master to produce something this impactful in such a small package!

    A delightful and refreshing read. Honestly, this is one of the best 10-minute plays I have ever read. Debra A. Cole delivers a piece that is beautiful in its simplicity, and genuinely fun. The relationship between Julie and Betsy is pure and honest, dreaming of a world that can be while optimistically real about the one we live in. It takes a true master to produce something this impactful in such a small package!

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  • Stephen Byrum: A Ruby in a Sky of Diamonds by Christopher Plumridge
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    A beautiful piece about love and how the loss of a loved one can affect us on the most fundamental level. As someone who has lost a parent, this play is very resonating. Christopher has masterfully given us all what we secretly wish. Just one more moment. Rich with symbolism and texture, A Ruby In A Sky Of Diamonds is a great addition to any festival or collection.

    A beautiful piece about love and how the loss of a loved one can affect us on the most fundamental level. As someone who has lost a parent, this play is very resonating. Christopher has masterfully given us all what we secretly wish. Just one more moment. Rich with symbolism and texture, A Ruby In A Sky Of Diamonds is a great addition to any festival or collection.

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  • Stephen Byrum: The Donation (Commercium #2) by Jake Lewis
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    I was fortunate enough to get the chance to direct this piece with Big Idea Theatre. It is a highly relevant and chilling story that keeps you guessing even after the curtain has fallen. You'll debate this one for a while. I hope I get the chance to do the next one in the series, Exit Interview. Thanks for the great work, Jake!

    I was fortunate enough to get the chance to direct this piece with Big Idea Theatre. It is a highly relevant and chilling story that keeps you guessing even after the curtain has fallen. You'll debate this one for a while. I hope I get the chance to do the next one in the series, Exit Interview. Thanks for the great work, Jake!

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  • Stephen Byrum: Prior Engagement by Wyn Alyse Thomas
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    A simple, genuine script that packs a punch. A great piece on how we help handle the grief and trauma that those we love go through while the world still turns. Thomas is able to bring nuance and context through simple dialogue and honest characters. You'll feel this one!

    A simple, genuine script that packs a punch. A great piece on how we help handle the grief and trauma that those we love go through while the world still turns. Thomas is able to bring nuance and context through simple dialogue and honest characters. You'll feel this one!

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