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  • TAP. TAP. TAP. by Jack Levine
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ Jack Levine is masterful with adding a touch of comedy to any situation. And in 'TAP. TAP. TAP.' he's crafted a suspenseful and spooky play with an ending you won't expect. Also the ability to perform this play on Zoom provides for so much convenience as well as creativity with backgrounds and sound effects. And great roles for older performers, too! ”
  • Hesperides: Guardians of the Golden Apples by Emily McClain
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ Emily McClain has created such a rich world combining Greek mythology and comedy in this struggle to reclaim one's destiny. Especially powerful are the moments of levity in this dangerous, mythological world that provide each character with an even greater sense of humanity. Whether you're fond of Greek mythology or just enjoy a captivating story, this play offers intrigue and compelling characters who collide on a path to living authentically. ”
  • the humans are all wearing muzzles now - Monologue by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ This is such a delightful and clever monologue filled with layers of meaning. Our mask-wearing world today as seen through the more innocent eyes of a dog - and yet with such keen and sharp observations. Elisabeth Giffin Speckman creates so much character in such a short piece that is both dramatic and charming. ”
  • Second Honeymoon by Dominica Plummer
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ In Dominica Plummer's SECOND HONEYMOON, we're treated to a beautifully complex play with an economy of words that makes each one sing with meaning. The relationship between Jack and Mary is filled with rich history as they reminisce about the past and Mary looks toward the future. The regional dialects bring so much realism to both characters and the final lines deliver an emotional depth that awes. ”
  • Maybe This Time Is Different by Emily McClain
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ Hope is a complicated word when faced with uncertainty both economically and socially. And Emily McClain explores it so magically in MAYBE THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT. Even if you haven't lived in a small town, the struggles and connections between the characters are relatable and poignant. And the manner in which the relationships unfold between the large cast is masterfully revealed in each scene, racing toward an end that is both bittersweet and hopeful. Also the use of puppets and other production details make this play incredibly creative and exciting to produce. ”
  • The Invitation by Debbie Lamedman
    1 Feb. 2021
    “ The meanings of family and happiness are often more complex the older we become. And in this moving monologue from Debbie Lamedman, they're at the core of a confrontation between mother and daughter. So much is revealed in these lines about their relationship and history, and it resonates so truthfully on the page and in performance. The battle between what we say we want for our children versus what we secretly hope is at full force here, and with an ending that shines a glimmer of hope in the conflict. ”
  • Memorial Day (Full Length) by Paul Donnelly
    25 Jan. 2021
    “ Such poetic and authentic writing about an era that was filled with both chaos and hope. In Memorial Day, Paul Donnelly expertly crafts the journeys of a group wrestling with a crisis that affected all in different ways. For those who either lived through the early days of the AIDS crisis or are looking to explore it, this play offers a captivating story that entertains as much as it informs. ”
  • For Leonora, or, Companions by Hayley St. James
    22 Jan. 2021
    “ From the opening lines of the Author's Note, I knew I was in great hands. Hayley St. James set the stage for an authentic representation of mental health and identity with a gentleness that opened this world of imagination and LGBTQ+ romance. Their knowledge and empathy about living on more than one spectrum shines through their writing in a story that's both magical and incredibly real. They write with insight about autism and masking in ways I've not read in plays before, and this is one I'd love to see staged. ”
  • Fire and Ice by Emily Russell
    17 Jan. 2021
    “ I watched this play as part of an online play series and it was so gripping and well-written. The explorations of what it means to be from a place and the ways in which we do/don't belong to it were especially meaningful, too. And the stage directions were so poetic they really created a vivid world. ”
  • A.V.A. (An ExtrAVAgantly Romantic Comedy) by Ken Preuss
    4 Jan. 2021
    “ This play had me actually laughing out loud and falling in love with each of the characters. The story itself is so joyful and positive, while the name-wordplay within is comedy gold. Ken reawaKENs the unspoKEN desires of the heart with a tale that's taKEN play festivals by storm - and for good reason! ”

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