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John Mabey

Recommended by John Mabey

  • Heaven Forbid by Jake Lewis
    13 Jan. 2022
    “ I enjoy reading stories about the afterlife and HEAVEN FORBID by Jake Lewis is one of my favorites. The writing is crisp and funny with the underlying themes incredibly heartfelt and poignant. The ideas explored are captivating, too, about the nature of heaven and what happens when two people are connected in life but one wants a change in the ever after. The options for staging are exciting as well with dynamic uses of props and sound. Well done! ”
  • Memento Mori by Jonathan Cook
    13 Jan. 2022
    “ Jonathan Cook crafts such a magical, touching, and thrilling tale in MEMENTO MORI. A photographer with a hidden talent gets the biggest surprise as he reanimates a deceased girl with a secret of her own. Cook navigates masterfully between the more joyful moments into the tragic and back again, all within a short piece. The pacing is perfect and with an ending that will leave you satisfied but thinking about the characters long after. It's clear why this play has received so many productions and awards as well. ”
  • Lifting the Fog of War by Joe Swenson
    13 Jan. 2022
    “ This is a story that really gave me chills and left me shaken. In SNIPER by Joe Swenson we meet a trio of soldiers, more than one with a secret, and speaks to so many issues including sexuality, identity, military culture, and trust. The playwright's background as a Marine Veteran adds special significance to the dialogue and story as well. Although fictional characters, the implications of these events are huge and bravo to the playwright for writing about hidden corners of life that are rarely seen. ”
  • Mixed Signals by Aly Kantor
    13 Jan. 2022
    “ There is a wonderful blend of sci-fi and poetry in MIXED SIGNALS by Aly Kantor. A car ride elevates into sexuality, identity, and even outer space while expertly remaining grounded in genuine emotion. These are characters and a story that will stay with me and a delight for actors, director, and sound engineer to explore on stage. ”
  • Hocking Murray by George Sapio
    13 Jan. 2022
    “ Selling jewelry can be a complex transaction, but in HOCKING MURRAY, George Sapio delivers a bombshell. With grieving and loss there's usually room for dark humor, and this play navigates the perfect balance between both while also asking even bigger questions about morality. And we're left to answer the biggest question of how to let go of those we've lost as we decide what (or whom) to wear. ”
  • Playing With Fired by Steven Hayet
    23 Dec. 2021
    “ PLAYING WITH FIRED takes you on a wonderful emotional journey in the most unlikely of places. Steven Hayet's background in business also adds such rich layers of truth and authenticity to the characters as they navigate both career and self. Such a unique holiday play that deserves to be seen again and again. ”
  • North Pole Noir by Patrick Gabridge
    21 Dec. 2021
    “ Perfect for the holiday season, NORTH POLE NOIR is an amazing tale with beloved characters as you’ve never seen them before. The noir genre is a great backdrop for this highly comedic and extremely clever story from Patrick Gabridge, and I’m eagerly waiting for the next case involving Harvey the Elf. ”
  • ICE IS NICE by Vivian Lermond
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ In ICE IS NICE, Vivian Lermond gives new meaning to 'making the catch of your life.' A wonderfully romantic scene with the perfect bait and characters to warm you through the cold nights. ”
  • Joyeux Noel: A Ten Minute Play by James McLindon
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ What a funny twist on the holiday season! In this dark comedy, James McLindon shows us another side to Santa's workshop and a truly unique elf with existential despair. JOYEUX NOEL will have you laughing, pondering, and appreciating the French in delightful and devastating ways. ”
  • Xtreme Xmas Boot Camp by Peter Dakutis
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ Getting ready for Xmas has never been so fun and intense as with Coach Holly in XTREME XMAS BOOT CAMP. Peter Dakutis will put you through a laughter workout with a fast-talking, acerbic, anti-jolly coach unlike any you've met. I look forward to the future adventures of this coach as well! ”

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