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Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend

Recommended by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend

  • Elvis is Dead - Saving the world takes time. by James Hutchison
    15 Mar. 2021
    “ This short play about time travel featuring a helpful librarian is delightful. The dialogue is fast and fun, and the whole premise is terrific. It's also kind of a love letter to libraries and librarians, which I wasn't expecting but thoroughly enjoyed. ”
  • Exit Strategy by Tom Moran
    15 Mar. 2021
    “ What a fun one act! Sean gives an exit interview to women when they break up with him and tries to adjust himself accordingly for the next woman. I'm probably not supposed to admit that I found Sean's attempts and frustrations relatable, but I sure did. I loved the premise, the smart dialogue, and the way whole play unfolded. Tom Moran sure knows how to write a comedy. Great job! ”
  • Polar Bears, Black Boys, & Prairie Fringed Orchids by Vincent Terrell Durham
    11 Mar. 2021
    “ Vincent Terrell Durham has pulled off something very impressive with this one. He delves into police violence, well-intentioned white people, and endangered species with humor, nuance, and a cast of characters who feel like real, complex people. The dialogue is razor sharp. I thoroughly enjoyed this play. ”
  • A Single F*cking Retweet by Imani Vaughn-Jones
    11 Mar. 2021
    “ This short Zoom play is great. The characters are funny, even in the midst of all the bad things happening to them, and they're written with such wonderfully natural dialogue. I especially loved the hopeful note that the play ended on - at least, I interpreted it as being hopeful. Imani Vaughn-Jones is a very engaging playwright, and I look forward to reading more! ”
  • Mina, Dina, Tina, and Bean’s Completely Average Pandemic Pod Powerpoint Party by Hayley St. James
    10 Mar. 2021
    “ Wow, this is the most successfully spooky Zoom play I've seen yet! But before it gets spooky, it's very funny. What a tightly packed 10 minutes. My one regret is that I didn't get to see all the Powerpoint presentations in their entirety. Sequel please. ”
  • Double Helix to Heaven by Charlotte Rahn-Lee
    8 Mar. 2021
    “ Ooooh I like this play! A young scientist dies in an accident and finds himself in limbo, waiting for his interview with God. He's passing the time halfway up the Eiffel Tower with some of the greatest scientists in history, wondering what in the world a nobody like him is doing in their company. Also there's unlimited desserts. From this engaging premise a smart, funny, and poignant play bursts forth which was a joy to read. This one deserves a production! ”
  • Being Wendy Wasserstein (formerly The Wendy Chronicles) by Karen Fix Curry
    8 Mar. 2021
    “ Oh my gosh, this play is perfect. Karen Fix Curry brings Wendy Wasserstein to life so vividly in this engaging and insightful one woman show. In many ways it's not just a love letter to Wendy Wasserstein, but to theater in general. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. A lovely play! ”
  • Grown-Ass Louis by Bruce Walsh
    7 Mar. 2021
    “ I read this play because it kept popping up on the NPX home page, being recommended by everyone, and everyone is right. This short play is lovely. It's sweet and surprisingly funny at times. Some things leave a big impact, and it's hard to let go. Even for grown-ass people. It's even harder to convey that in only nine pages. Great work! ”
  • The Known Universe (Part Three of The Second World Trilogy) by Scott Sickles
    6 Mar. 2021
    “ Holy cow. I tried to space out my reading of this trilogy to make it last as long as possible. Each play is wonderful and more than stands on its own, but reading them together (or slightly spaced out to make them last longer) makes them hit so much harder -especially this final play, which is beautiful and sad. Moments from the first two plays are woven into the final chapter and resonate in a different, more heartbreaking way. Or maybe I'm just heartbroken because the trilogy is over? (Nah, this play is SAD. Read it and let's cry together.) ”
  • Matrescence by Jennifer Lane
    5 Mar. 2021
    “ What a wonderful play. "Matrescence" captures new motherhood so perfectly, with all its exhaustion, overwhelming love, and terror that you're losing yourself. The characters feel so real and the language is so beautiful. I absolutely loved it from start to finish. ”

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