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Jean Koppen

Recommended by Jean Koppen

  • I Hate This (a play without the baby) by David Hansen
    18 Mar. 2020
    “ This is an absolutely lovely read and I imagine a beautiful play to see performed. It doesn't wallow in the heartache, but guides you lovingly through the sorrow of a man grieving his loss in a real, everyday way. There is pain, but you're not bogged down by it. You are welcomed into it. Wonderfully written and open to creative staging and powerful acting. Most of all, this play is pure, raw heart. ”
  • Pigeon Trap by Ruthie Rado
    11 Mar. 2020
    “ I saw this play performed at Keegan Theatre's Womxn on Fire Festival and it is genius! With great acting and direction, this is pure delight! So creative and unexpected. ”
  • Sooner/Later by Allyson Currin
    18 Feb. 2020
    “ I had the pleasure of seeing this play produced by Mosaic Theater in 2019 and it knocked my socks off. I read it and I was even more impressed. It is absolutely amazing what Currin has created with her three beautiful characters and the surprising way they intersect in this play in such delicate and emotional ways. I felt all the feels again. I hope it sees many more stages. ”
  • DREAM TALK by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    11 Feb. 2020
    “ What an incredibly creative and touching script! I love the way the playwright weaves her compelling personal story into this comedic back and forth between characters. So fun! ”
  • Babel by Jacqueline Goldfinger
    5 Feb. 2020
    “ This play is crazy good - creative, compelling, and heart-felt. From the first moments of this play I was in it and it stayed with me, making me think long after I stopped reading. The playwright deftly created real, down-to-earth characters and relationships in this otherworldly, futuristic setting - making the issues relevant and timely. The spaces left in the dialogue were simultaneously poetic and rich in detail. As the play progressed I was continually surprised - I didn't see the twists and turns coming. WOW. ”
  • Character Arc by Emily Hageman
    5 Feb. 2020
    “ This one-act includes well-drawn characters who manage to communicate fully who they are, and who they are to each other, through energetic dialogue. Each one, and their relationships with each other, truly have an "arc." The ending is touching in a way that audience members will instantly relate to. ”
  • /ärt/ by Steven G. Martin
    8 Jan. 2020
    “ What a fun piece! Lots of comic potential for actors as they work themselves into a frenzy over childrens' drawings. The ending was a perfect denouement. Definitely a lesson for all the adults, including those in the audience. ”
  • Miss Keller Has No Second Book by Deb Hiett
    2 Jan. 2020
    “ What a terrific play! The dialogue is compelling. The characters leap off the page. The playwright skillfully tells you everything you need with out spelling out every little detail. A delightful read. It’s not hard to see why this play has gotten so many accolades. I highly recommend this for reading, for production, and as instruction to playwrights on how to do it right! ”
  • Class Act by Veronique Autphenne
    2 Jan. 2020
    “ I love a play that surprises you, and Class Act absolutely does that! It takes the reader on a hilarious roller-coaster ride. A very entertaining play! ”
  • Fridge by Jennifer O'Grady
    9 Dec. 2019
    “ This is whimsical and insightful! I loved the humor. Strong characters, including the fridge! I also especially appreciate that the characters can be cast to be any age, gender or race/ethnicity. So helpful to people who have specific actor pools to work with, AND good for high school theater groups. ”

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