Recommended by John Kelly

  • John Kelly: The Meeting

    A producer is interested in Rachel's play... but is Rachel interested in having him as a producer? This well written two-hander rings true in both dialogue and situation and offers its two actors fine roles to play. By all means, give this short a look.

    A producer is interested in Rachel's play... but is Rachel interested in having him as a producer? This well written two-hander rings true in both dialogue and situation and offers its two actors fine roles to play. By all means, give this short a look.

  • John Kelly: Picnic on Squire Cheyney Farm Park

    Parents and children... why is it so difficult to communicate with one another? reach one another? Picnic... deals with loss... with death... but it also deals with love... with caring. It's a fine read and a solid two-hander! (The fact that the play actually deals with the playwright's heritage is a plus as well!)

    Parents and children... why is it so difficult to communicate with one another? reach one another? Picnic... deals with loss... with death... but it also deals with love... with caring. It's a fine read and a solid two-hander! (The fact that the play actually deals with the playwright's heritage is a plus as well!)

  • John Kelly: Chem Class

    An excellent short two-hander about teens... and friendship... and (no surprise) sexuality that is a wonderful work to stimulate conversation between people of all ages - but especially teens. Whether for production or pleasant reading, this is a play you want to give very serious consideration. Brava, Jennifer!

    An excellent short two-hander about teens... and friendship... and (no surprise) sexuality that is a wonderful work to stimulate conversation between people of all ages - but especially teens. Whether for production or pleasant reading, this is a play you want to give very serious consideration. Brava, Jennifer!

  • John Kelly: A FAVOUR

    A wonderful example of a "bench play" - you know, two people sitting on a bench talking - and I'm an easy mark for a good bencher. The interplay between the characters, Harry and Jack, is totally believable and, at times, quite moving... and then there's the twist. And a fine twist it is. Do yourself a favor, give this short play your attention. You won't be sorry.

    A wonderful example of a "bench play" - you know, two people sitting on a bench talking - and I'm an easy mark for a good bencher. The interplay between the characters, Harry and Jack, is totally believable and, at times, quite moving... and then there's the twist. And a fine twist it is. Do yourself a favor, give this short play your attention. You won't be sorry.

  • John Kelly: Sweet Virginia (a short play about motherhood)

    A kooky little comedy about mothers and their adult daughters... and expectations... memories... life... and loss. A warm and touching play. Highly recommended.

    A kooky little comedy about mothers and their adult daughters... and expectations... memories... life... and loss. A warm and touching play. Highly recommended.

  • John Kelly: On Track

    A broken relationship... an ever approaching train... and a new friend. A most interesting two hander for two younger female actors. Recommended!

    A broken relationship... an ever approaching train... and a new friend. A most interesting two hander for two younger female actors. Recommended!

  • John Kelly: Molinda Falls

    I so liked this play when I saw it in Orlando... and I like it more now. Much more. Simple, yet meaningful... touching while comic. A wonderful look at love and friendship and romance. By all means, give this play a try. You won't regret it.

    I so liked this play when I saw it in Orlando... and I like it more now. Much more. Simple, yet meaningful... touching while comic. A wonderful look at love and friendship and romance. By all means, give this play a try. You won't regret it.

  • John Kelly: Naming Paint

    A play about... Naming Paint. No great ideas. No deep insights. But a load of fun, which is what the play aims to be. Give this play a look. You won't be disappointed.

    A play about... Naming Paint. No great ideas. No deep insights. But a load of fun, which is what the play aims to be. Give this play a look. You won't be disappointed.

  • John Kelly: Men are Trash and Other NonRecyclables

    A wonderfully intriguing script reminiscent of Beckett. While many recommendations revolve around the possibilities within scripts for actors (and certainly such possibilities are clearly evident here) this is a script that directors will adore. A myriad of opportunities present themselves in this wickedly wild play. Highly recommended.

    A wonderfully intriguing script reminiscent of Beckett. While many recommendations revolve around the possibilities within scripts for actors (and certainly such possibilities are clearly evident here) this is a script that directors will adore. A myriad of opportunities present themselves in this wickedly wild play. Highly recommended.

  • John Kelly: The Next Right Thing

    A troubling tale of rights and wrongs... of responsibility... of justice or injustice. This short two-hander really leaves you thinking. Give it a good look!

    A troubling tale of rights and wrongs... of responsibility... of justice or injustice. This short two-hander really leaves you thinking. Give it a good look!