Recommended by Rachel Bykowski

  • Rachel Bykowski: SKIN by Tanuja Devi Jagernauth
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    Tanuja once again shows an adventurous grasp of theatricality. A tumultuous mother/child relationship is literally depicted with throwing knives at the dinner table. Powerful visuals make this play a true dramatic adventure for the stage.

    Tanuja once again shows an adventurous grasp of theatricality. A tumultuous mother/child relationship is literally depicted with throwing knives at the dinner table. Powerful visuals make this play a true dramatic adventure for the stage.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: FUCK CANCER by Tanuja Devi Jagernauth
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    Jagernauth demonstrates, even in the early stages of develop with this play, a theatrical approach to discussing a very difficult question: When faced with death, how can we continue to live? A play that leads with a clear message: FUCK CANCER! Self-care and do what makes you happy to live life at its fullest.

    Jagernauth demonstrates, even in the early stages of develop with this play, a theatrical approach to discussing a very difficult question: When faced with death, how can we continue to live? A play that leads with a clear message: FUCK CANCER! Self-care and do what makes you happy to live life at its fullest.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: Batmen by Sarah Bowden
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    This play reminded me of Frayn's Copenhagen set in the comic book genre. A play that speaks to the battle between artistic integrity and corporate American greed. Perhaps, like Bruce Wayne, we are all trapped in the moment our lives changed forever.

    This play reminded me of Frayn's Copenhagen set in the comic book genre. A play that speaks to the battle between artistic integrity and corporate American greed. Perhaps, like Bruce Wayne, we are all trapped in the moment our lives changed forever.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: Denim Doves by Adrienne Dawes
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    Denim Doves clearly displays Adrienne Dawes' ability to conquer writing sci-fi/dystopian worlds. Not only is this play a director/designer's dream, it also showcases multidimensional roles for women and non-binary characters from all races and ages 20-50.

    Denim Doves clearly displays Adrienne Dawes' ability to conquer writing sci-fi/dystopian worlds. Not only is this play a director/designer's dream, it also showcases multidimensional roles for women and non-binary characters from all races and ages 20-50.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: Fabulous Monsters by Diana Burbano
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    Fierce (in the best way) play about how time tests friendships and your dreams. Sally and Lou are dynamic characters that would be an adventure for any actor to play!

    Fierce (in the best way) play about how time tests friendships and your dreams. Sally and Lou are dynamic characters that would be an adventure for any actor to play!

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  • Rachel Bykowski: Why Are Graham Crackers Hard? by August Forman
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    Beautiful, honest play about the evolution of friendship, finding love even in the difficult moments, and defining family on your own terms

    Beautiful, honest play about the evolution of friendship, finding love even in the difficult moments, and defining family on your own terms

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  • Rachel Bykowski: I've Never Been Catcalled by August Forman
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    Hilarious ten-minute play with striking self-awareness and sarcastic wit that demonstrates how to feel empathy for issues you might not have experienced yourself.

    Hilarious ten-minute play with striking self-awareness and sarcastic wit that demonstrates how to feel empathy for issues you might not have experienced yourself.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: This is How you Got Me Naked or My Sexy Fairytale by Catherine Weingarten
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    This play will make you laugh, feel butterflies, squirm in your seat, lift you up, smack you down, and raise you up again! But then again, isn't that life when you are young woman in her late teens? Catherine's language is working wonders to tell the story of Jackie, a trusting, anxious, energetic freshmen girl in college. Catherine truly gets at the core of what it means to develop a multifaceted female protagonist who just wants to fall in love, but also won't take any shit

    This play will make you laugh, feel butterflies, squirm in your seat, lift you up, smack you down, and raise you up again! But then again, isn't that life when you are young woman in her late teens? Catherine's language is working wonders to tell the story of Jackie, a trusting, anxious, energetic freshmen girl in college. Catherine truly gets at the core of what it means to develop a multifaceted female protagonist who just wants to fall in love, but also won't take any shit

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  • Rachel Bykowski: The House On The Hill
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    Two women try to deal with trauma in their own way. While "the devastating moment" that plagued their relationship appears to be the central conflict, this beautifully moving play reveals the actual tragedy is losing contact with those you love.

    Two women try to deal with trauma in their own way. While "the devastating moment" that plagued their relationship appears to be the central conflict, this beautifully moving play reveals the actual tragedy is losing contact with those you love.

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  • Rachel Bykowski: Shut Up, I'm on a Diet! by Catherine Weingarten
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    Being a sixteen-year-old girl is rough, but Weingarten's play is able to paint the devastation of unrequited love and torrid teen affairs with juicy, delicious language that takes you into the heart and mind of many in their adolscence years

    Being a sixteen-year-old girl is rough, but Weingarten's play is able to paint the devastation of unrequited love and torrid teen affairs with juicy, delicious language that takes you into the heart and mind of many in their adolscence years

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