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John Mabey

Recommended by John Mabey

  • The Ballad of Leslie by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
    5 Mar. 2021
    “ Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend writes with such humor and heart, and in THE BALLAD OF LESLIE, we're taken on a surreal journey that feels incredibly relatable. As the character of Leslie deals with disappointment and frustration, a Greek chorus arrives in the form of a well-intentioned but hilarious character named Jordan. And the dynamic between these two is so engaging and interesting that you won't want the play to end. ”
  • EMERGENCY CONTACT by Nick Malakhow
    3 Mar. 2021
    “ EMERGENCY CONTACT by Nick Malakhow is such a beautifully layered play about queer relationships, both romantic and otherwise. The three characters are multidimensional and complex as they wrestle with intersectional issues of mental health, sexuality, race, and intimacy. I was fortunate to watch a virtual reading of this play and was struck by how well the performers connected on screen with big credit to the high quality of writing and direction. I'd love to watch this play come alive on stage with even greater opportunities for the physicality to enhance the story. ”
  • THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS (Monologue) by Sabrina Rose Bivens
    2 Mar. 2021
    “ THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS: A MONOLOGUE is such an exciting piece with layers of depth for a performer to investigate and uncover meaning. Sabrina Rose Bivens writes so skillfully with both empathy and urgency. And as Gladys constructs meaning from the chaos of things outside their control, we understand how the journey of crafting our own stories becomes the true test of health. ”
  • Be a Man (a monologue) by Lee R. Lawing
    2 Mar. 2021
    “ There is so much to celebrate in this poignant monologue which is not only about death and dying but also about living. In BE A MAN, Lee R. Lawing shares both gay history and hope in the character's final minutes of life. Such powerful work for any actor to explore about gender, identity and sexuality. ”
  • Triptych on Divining by Emily McClain
    2 Mar. 2021
    “ Emily McClain has crafted such an intimate and beautiful world in TRIPTYCH ON DIVINING as all three, 1-minute plays feed and compliment each other. There is a tremendous amount of empathy and poignant exploration in all three, making a wonderful addition to festivals as a trio or standalone pieces. ”
  • The Writing Bug by Evan Baughfman
    1 Mar. 2021
    “ Evan Baughfman definitely understands how writers develop their process. And in THE WRITING BUG he has a ton of fun skewering everything about it with great comedic effect. ”
  • Wolf & Pig (a one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
    1 Mar. 2021
    “ WOLF & PIG is a love story you never knew you needed but absolutely want. Matthew Weaver creates a beautiful twist all in one minute of fairytale drama. ”
  • If There's Anything by Scott Sickles
    1 Mar. 2021
    “ Scott Sickles has wrapped so much emotion and depth into 1 page. In IF THERE'S ANYTHING, it's not the details of the backstory that matters but instead the connection between these 2 people and their shared grief. Touching, poignant, and so very special. ”
  • Unforgivable by Philip Middleton Williams
    1 Mar. 2021
    “ There are many confessions we need to make, and some are simply...unforgivable. And in this play, it's all delightfully funny and so very topical, too! Philip Middleton Williams has such a unique way of drawing you immediately into a story and then turning the narrative on its head, all within one-minute. ”
  • Circumnavigation by Jennifer O'Grady
    1 Mar. 2021
    “ CIRCUMNAVIGATION is a such a thoughtful and well-written monologue with plenty of hidden depth beneath the surface of the water. Well done! ”

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