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Kim E. Ruyle

Recommended by Kim E. Ruyle

  • Frailty, Thy Name by Scott Sickles
    20 Jan. 2021
    “ Much is gained and little is lost in this masterful retelling of Hamlet that elevates and gives meat to the portrayals of Gertrude and Ophelia. Whether commiserating, clashing, or conspiring, they breathe life in to the consequential roles they play and illustrate that indeed, “Men are more pliable when they aren’t aware they are being shaped.” Read anything and everything by Scott Sickles, but do make sure you read this. It’s brilliant! ”
  • Forgotten Falls - Full Length Thriller by Ryan Kaminski
    20 Jan. 2021
    “ Ryan Kaminski has written a thriller with some real twists and turns. Audrey is a mess, unwilling to admit she’s in an abusive relationship, clinging to her victimhood. When sisters, Mallory and Grace, unsuccessfully intervene through persuasion, they ratchet up their tactics to extreme levels. But things aren’t what they seem, and one secret after another is revealed as motives and treachery come to light. ”
  • Pleasure and Pain by Ross Tedford Kendall
    20 Jan. 2021
    “ Pleasure and Pain is intense, compelling, and insightful. The visual imagery and choreography alone will keep an audience on the edge of seats, but it’s the education and transformation of Sheila brought about by Clementine, the provocative and complex dominatrix, that is so very intriguing. Bravo! ”
  • DORM PARTY (A Zoom Play) by Scott Mullen
    14 Jan. 2021
    “ Scott Mullen always delivers as in this 10-minute zoom play about two lonely, quarantined college freshmen who find each other, and in the process, may find themselves. The setting and setup are perfect, and the characters are thoroughly charming. Bravo! ”
  • THE BET by Jack Levine
    14 Jan. 2021
    “ Jack Levine has written an entertaining mystery. An arrogant computer geek claims to have “it” – smarts – over a wannabe actor. Responding to taunting, the wannabe actor issues a challenge, a bizarre bet. It doesn’t take long before we learn who really has “it.” ”
  • Lily Blossoms or Modern Subdivision Zoning in the Present Day by Greg Hatfield
    14 Jan. 2021
    “ A light-hearted send-up of NYC magazines and theatre from another era. Amusing characters deliver some really funny one-liners. This will play well with many audiences. A fun read! ”
  • Orchids and Heat by Scott Sickles
    11 Jan. 2021
    “ In a short play, Scott Sickles gives us a compelling story in a unique setting. A just-widowed woman mourns the loss of her husband, most of all maybe, mourns the loss of her notion of who her husband was. The train conductor and engineer can only offer meager comfort, but they are able to return her husband’s hat and suggest a resting place for the woman’s orchids. The sense of loss is magnified by the desert scenery and lighting. Bravo! ”
  • COMPLIMENTARY WIFI by Rachael Carnes
    11 Jan. 2021
    “ Stealing away for an anniversary vacation isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for Alex and Bailey. Takeout chicken, the minibar, cable TV, and body pillows don’t make for a romantic getaway, but the couple finds their way through while sparring with sharp, realistic dialogue. Ultimately, they arrive in a satisfying place. A great 10-minute play! ”
  • BAWDY MAUDIE - MONOLOGUE by Vivian Lermond
    11 Jan. 2021
    “ Vivian Lermond gives life to Maudie, a woman haunted by a lifeless, long-gone marriage. You might ache with Maudie for her unrealized dreams. You might celebrate her newfound independence. Or, you might, like I do, despise the man who failed to love and appreciate the saucy, bawdy Maudie. A great monologue! ”
  • A BIT OF HAVOC AT HENNESSEY'S (from the TAPAS COLLECTION) by Vivian Lermond
    11 Jan. 2021
    “ Love this monologue, a tale spun with ease by Matthew, a Vietnam vet with an eye for detail and a way with words. You can smell the salt, the sweat, the beer. Hear McGregor’s growl. Marvel at the way James calmly dispatches the brute. And cheer little Grace as she provides the final comeuppance. Bravo! ”

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