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John Mabey

Recommended by John Mabey

  • The Elusive Pursuit of Maximum Bliss by Ken Preuss
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ This is such a delightful play and Ken Preuss has beautifully created a piece that is both sci-fi and romantic. The technology explored feels very real to our own but always grounded in authentic emotion. This would be an amazing play to watch on stage. ”
  • BANSHEE BUNGLE - THE PLAY (from the AN iRISH HEART COLLECTION) by Vivian Lermond
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ Vivian Lermond has written a hilarious play combining Celtic creatures and song in unexpected and delightful ways. The premise had me hooked immediately and she executes as beautifully as a Siren's song. ”
  • Tina is Weird by DC Cathro
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ We're all weird, but this play is the best kind. DC Cathro has such great comedic timing and here he's written a true winner, reminding us that perhaps there's more than meets the bug-eye. Also this is the first play that resulted in me delightfully testing my own 'walk-style.' ”
  • THE DEFECTORS by Nick Malakhow
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ This play was incredibly engaging and so creative in the way the story was told. I've not read another play that explored body image and eating disorders in such an honest and truthful way while also showing the characters as complex and not archetypes. It's also very rewarding to see queer characters as part of the narrative where sexuality isn't pathologized but instead an aspect of identity. There are so many great insights revealed through these characters about body dysmorphia, triggering and connection/misconnection that will stay with me long after the final page. ”
  • Confirmation Bias by Nick Malakhow
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ Self-acceptance can be a difficult road, and in this play it's explored through two queer men on opposite ends of the path but still with so much in common. Set in the historically real world of the 1950s (when homosexuality would still be considered a mental illness for another two decades) this short play unpacks a rich examination of bias, internalized shame, and connection. Nick Malakhow is skillful in creating layers of subtext that make both characters distinct and the story incredibly compelling. ”
  • Ruby's Baby Blue by TJ Young
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ Ruby's Baby Blue has an amazing way of transcending genre. It gives a fresh look at end-of-life emotions while also exploring the vibrancy of life and revelation. There are no cliches as the characters are original and unexpected in their reactions and the ways they choose to connect. It offers an original and heartfelt look at sexuality and the complexities of family, and the characters in this play will stay with me long after the last page. ”
  • Effie by TJ Young
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ This short play is powerful and left me with both tears and hope. Two men, both fathers, struggling with the best ways to connect with their children and with themselves in a divisive world. Exploring gender, sexuality and dogma is challenging in a short piece, and this play delivers. ”
  • Window (a monologue) by Lee R. Lawing
    13 Jul. 2020
    “ This beautiful piece has multiple layers of raw and heartfelt honesty, comedy, and the perfect amount of hope. During a pandemic there are limited ways to connect, but the character in this monologue indeed finds ways to make "the world shine just a little bit more than it did before." ”
  • Closing Doors by John Minigan
    10 Jul. 2020
    “ John Minigan takes such care and skill with a topic that none of us want to think about, but is a reality for many. This play expertly explores two sides of a situation where there are no good answers but so many questions. He takes those intense emotions around an active shooter drill and elevates them even further for a sincere and unexpected exploration of friendship as well. ”
  • Emily's Monologue from TOUCH THE MOON (full-length version) by Arianna Rose
    10 Jul. 2020
    “ Arianna Rose has such a unique way of creating moments of levity even in the most challenging of topics. Her beautiful writing is layered with meaning and depths of emotion that make both seen and unseen characters come alive. ”

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