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John Mabey

Recommended by John Mabey

  • Muddy Sneakers by Emily McClain
    9 Apr. 2021
    “ Even when you're young, the concepts of morality and responsibility weigh heavily, especially when friendship is involved. In MUDDY SNEAKERS, Emily McClain shares such an intimate and thrilling navigation of this relationship between two high school seniors, both strong in different but compelling ways. And as they negotiate the terms of their relationship, the setting of the Suwanee Creek Greenway walking trail provides the perfect backdrop for their struggle. Well done! ”
  • SUGAR PIE by Vivian Lermond
    9 Apr. 2021
    “ There is so much happening behind the scenes in any encounter, and Vivian Lermond has a wonderful way of bringing that subtext to the surface. With coincidental connections and overtures of emotion, the characters in SUGAR PIE are both carving out their next stage of life with heartache and hope, trying to hold on to what's important. And the audience is left with a slice-of-life that they'll want to hold as well. ”
  • A Walkable Feast by Lucy Wang
    8 Apr. 2021
    “ In A WALKABLE FEAST, Lucy Wang shows that it's the unexpected journeys we remember the most. A teacher and student both reveal aspects of their lives, each inspiring the growth of the other. And the gardens through which they walk serve as metaphors for all their talents and gifts that need time to root. ”
  • Mouse by Chelsea Frandsen
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ It's hard living with a roommate, and even harder when a mouse makes three. In MOUSE, Chelsea Frandsen has written a delightful comedy that brings laughs as well as tension and all the fun in-between. And just when it ends, you'll be imagining all the adventures that come next, too. ”
  • The Meadow - 10 Minute Play by Ryan Kaminski
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ Such exciting twists and turns in THE MEADOW - and just when you think you have it figured out, Ryan Kaminski adds even more intrigue. An exciting play with an all female cast and great tension throughout. ”
  • Picnic on Squire Cheyney Farm Park by Julie Zaffarano
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ There are many ways to deal with loss and grief, but between parent and child it becomes even more complex and dedicate. In PICNIC ON SQUIRE CHEYNEY FARM PARK, Julie Zaffarano explores so well the different ways of coping and struggle for connection between these characters. And the unique setting takes on even greater significance as a path toward healing as well. ”
  • Going for a Walk with Sam by Philip Middleton Williams
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ There can be so much joy and pain when reunited with loved ones who are long gone. And in GOING FOR A WALK WITH SAM, Philip Middleton Williams takes us further into that world where memories, new and old, create a place for healing as well. A production would also enjoy the process of staging this play with a dog and spirits who are portrayed with purpose and vitality. ”
  • Rickey walks James around their new neighborhood by Lee R. Lawing
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ Lee R. Lawing captures so much nuance and realism around gay couples and the passage of time in this comedy short. A happily married couple separated by distance, one takes the other on a virtual tour of their new neighborhood, allowing us to learn more about what still attracts one to the other. And the addition of retirement adds new challenges and excitement to the mix. ”
  • ROUGH WATERS by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    7 Apr. 2021
    “ There is a world of connection and possibilities between two strangers, especially if either takes a chance. In ROUGH WATERS, Marj O'Neill-Butler delicately and beautifully navigates the waters of this new encounter with a backdrop that is so essential to the story. Through memories and shared emotions, these strangers forge a new relationship that is full of both hope and promise. ”
  • A Story About a Girl by Jacquelyn Reingold
    5 Apr. 2021
    “ I was incredibly moved and captivated by A STORY ABOUT A GIRL. Jacquelyn Reingold writes with so much insight and sensitivity about love, neurodivergence, and the complexity of relationships across the lifespan. Even the stage directions read beautifully, opening the text for such imaginative staging, and the representations of water throughout connect so well to the dialogue and story. This play is also wonderfully layered with experimental elements and would be a delight to watch come alive on stage. ”

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