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Jessie Salsbury

Recommended by Jessie Salsbury

  • The Space Between Her Legs by Tiffany Antone
    3 Aug. 2019
    “ Tiffany Antone has created a sparkling play full of analogies to the way those with vaginas are treated in today's times. It is inventive, wonderfully shocking, and these characters are incandescently different, hilarious, and moving through the work at a breakneck pace. Masterfully done with a lot for an audience to consider. ”
  • Adulting: A Parody by Prisca Jebet Kendagor
    23 Feb. 2019
    “ This show was one of the hits of Fringe 2018 in Kansas City. Everyone was talking about it, and people were turned away because it sold out in one of the largest houses in the Fringe circuit. A sharp and beautiful play about childhood, grief, loss, and friendship, I am excited to see it being expanded into a full length play. Anyone who grew up in the 90s will love this one. ”
  • The Matriarchy by Prisca Jebet Kendagor
    23 Feb. 2019
    “ This play is witty, advantageous and needed for today. There are lots of plays that explore a future where women could be in charge, and this one explores this future from a realistic and governmental perspective. It reminds me of 'Friends with Guns' by S. Walker in that you come in with one opinion but leave with another, having challenged yourself and your biases in another direction. Simply brilliant, can't wait to see where this one goes. Great large and diverse cast for school and college productions. ”
  • The Green Book Wine Club Train Trip by Michelle Tyrene Johnson
    17 Feb. 2019
    “ I have had the wonderful privilege to see this great work through workshop (OCTA) and now in full production (KCMPT) - both in the Kansas City market. There is not a play like it - historical, funny, poignant - Beautiful hints of Wizard of Oz woven into a history lesson. Michelle Tyrene Johnson puts her heart into her work, and her women in this play are absolutely incandescent. All theatres should add this one to their season. ”
  • [Un]Earthed by Lavinia Roberts
    20 Jan. 2019
    “ Lavinia Roberts is an expert storyteller and she flexes all her muscles in this work. Each scene builds on the other, and the characters are complex and reflective of today. This is a work that can be successfully performed with an intricate set design or in a bare stage black box and have the same impact. This is truly a play for us now in our humanitarian and refugee crisis, without being heavy handed or cliche. Lavinia is a rare talent. ”
  • Second Death of a Mad Wife by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos
    7 Jan. 2019
    “ Are you looking for a haunting, other-wordly Gothic play that will surprise you? This is the one. Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos is a master at dialogue that is unique and world-building. You won't hear another play like it. This will be a delight to see on its feet. Unique role for an actress to tackle in Bunny. ”
  • Character Arc by Emily Hageman
    2 Oct. 2018
    “ I love this play. Love it. Hageman is talented in the fact she pulls together a story while making us feel like we are peeking in on an intimate moment. I've lived through a similar experience and the writing was beautiful and true. I learn from her writing how to create solid structure as well. ”
  • PARTNER OF — by Rachael Carnes
    2 Oct. 2018
    “ Lyrical and sadly beautiful, and the author treats the subject with the care and respect it deserves. Very lucky to have heard it in person at MDC Conference 2018. It received a great reception. ”
  • Dirt by Joshua Brewer
    2 Oct. 2018
    “ This was the play I didn't get a chance to see at the MDC conference, but this was the one everyone was talking about. Amazing. Well done twist. Gorgeous. My kind of play! ”
  • Guadalupe in the Guest Room by Tony Meneses
    3 Sep. 2018
    “ I had the joy and privilege to see this production at Creede Rep. It is a beautiful work that addresses grief and family, mixing with the fun and humor of telenovelas. This was performed in an intimate space and the entire audience was engaged - laughing and sobbing. It was an intimate audience experience and a gorgeous work. Hopeful to see it performed across the country, as the women protagonists are sensationally written. Cleverly conveyed bilingual and second language challenges while performed almost entirely in English. ”

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