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Jean Koppen

Recommended by Jean Koppen

  • Just in Case Texts by Claudia Haas
    17 Sep. 2019
    “ Oh wow - I wanted this play to continue. It definitely goes where you don't expect it to. I imagine myself sitting in a theater and being struck speechless. I think this is a wonderful play for youth and speaks about a topic important for today. ”
  • Hey by Vince Gatton
    24 Jul. 2019
    “ Hey does exactly what I want a 10 minute play to do - it grabs you with an interesting set-up, entertains you with unique humor, and then wallops you at the end with a poignant message. The characterization of Calvin was hilarious. I would LOVE to see an actor delve into 50 (at least) different ways to say "hey." And Calvin's interactions with teen Wade, interspersed with Wade's arguing with his mother, in the underwear department, is completely relate-able. It's a cliche, but I actually did laugh and then, at the end, tear up. Well-done. ”
  • Mr. Bee-Zoo's Lunch by Nicole Burton
    24 Jul. 2019
    “ This play is delightful and timely. I loved all the fake Amazon references, but my favorite is "Inflexa"! It's wacky and fun to read and I imagine actors would have a great time bringing these three characters to life. I also love that our super-heroine is a librarian. Indeed! ”
  • ELEVATOR GIRL by Donna Hoke
    23 Jul. 2019
    “ Wow! This play tackles so many issues - sexism, assault, misogyny, relationships, trust - and weaves them seamlessly into an engaging story with well-drawn characters. I especially appreciate the playwright's ability to tackle such a serious subject within a play that has humor and light. From the moment the characters started speaking I could see it on stage. This is fantastic material for production. ”
  • PARTNER OF — by Rachael Carnes
    23 Jul. 2019
    “ There are so many recommendations for this play, and it's not hard to see why. From the opening monologue I was riveted. I loved the interplay of all three characters, and how Carnes uses the well-known Sally and Jefferson story to illuminate the cycle of violence against women. ”
  • FUKT by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    22 Jul. 2019
    “ Reading this play was an emotional experience. I felt an allegiance to each perspective, and I felt their conflict between wanting to reveal the truth and wanting to bury the pain. I appreciated how the moments of humor and the addresses to the audience artfully help ease the tension without distraction. Many of the reviews use the word "brave" to describe FUKT and I agree. The characters open their veins- and not in a pretty trickle of blood down the side of the bathtub way. It's messy, and ugly, and unflinchingly real. ”
  • Blue by Emily Hageman
    14 Jun. 2019
    “ Blue is about memory and brokenness. How we create our past to fit our hearts. As I read the play I could feel the tension and emotion rising. I love when theater makes me feel strongly, like Blue does. Beautifully human. ”
  • Recognition [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    26 Mar. 2019
    “ I think this is a highly produce-able piece which will give an older actress lots of material to work with. It's engrossing and heart wrenching to see her suffer through something we all fear. I love the set up too. A unique piece! ”
  • Heart in a Box by Matthew Weaver
    26 Mar. 2019
    “ This play touched my heart. It's a beautiful piece of theater, all the more poignant as the story is told without dialogue. Audiences will be able to identify with the main character and his longing. Beautifully written. Highly recommend!!! ”
  • Hoot-Nanny by Crystal Adaway
    29 Aug. 2018
    “ Ms. Adaway has a sharp and dark sense of humor on full-display here. The sibling rivalry here is grounded in reality, although it is hilariously turned up to "11". Indeed the craziest things happen at funerals. ”

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