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Jean Koppen

Recommended by Jean Koppen

  • Around the Snake Turn by Patricia Connelly
    29 Aug. 2018
    “ It's easy to see why this play was an O'Neil semi-finalist and Henley Rose finalist. Around the Snake Turn is beautifully written. The conflicts are layered and complicated and the emotion is real. What I loved the most was being transported to a world outside anything I know and yet the relationships are completely relatable. I think my favorite part of ATST is the dialogue for the young daughter- it is sweet and heart-breaking. ”
  • Free & Proud by Charles Gershman
    13 Aug. 2018
    “ From the first page I was drawn into this world, this relationship. Although this situation is worlds away from anything I've experienced I felt all the emotions were relevant to me. When the characters use words to devastate each other, I felt devastated. Free & Proud is what I love about theater - it makes you feel. It breaks your heart. It makes you feel connected to humanity. More of this, please. PS When I finished the last line I felt compelled to text my love to my partner because this play completely opened up my heart. ”
  • Swimming Up the Sun by Nicole Burton
    8 Aug. 2018
    “ This is a beautiful story full of poetic imagery and emotion. ”
  • It's My Party! by Ann Timmons
    8 Aug. 2018
    “ This telling of women's fight for the vote is not only an important and compelling story, it's fun and entertaining. The barriers of time collapse and the characters feel contemporary. ”
  • Zombie? by Sean Abley
    24 Jun. 2018
    “ Zombie? is hilarious! I loved reading this quick-paced short play, full of fun one-liners and dramatic tension. This is an especially fantastic play for high school students. Not only will teenagers love to play these characters, all characters are gender neutral which allows for flexible casting. Perfect for schools! ”

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