Recommended by Jack Levine

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    MARG O’NEILL-BUTLER’s monologue, “Don’t Look At Me Like That”, is one that many elderly can relate to. When we get older, we wish for serenity, not fear. Unfortunately, the aging process can be daunting. When a spouse becomes intolerable, our love for them is tested. In the extreme, it is certainly not unreasonable to find a way to ‘move on’. Our best choices may cause us to feel guilty, yet in the only life we will have, we have the right to be happy. Nice work!

    MARG O’NEILL-BUTLER’s monologue, “Don’t Look At Me Like That”, is one that many elderly can relate to. When we get older, we wish for serenity, not fear. Unfortunately, the aging process can be daunting. When a spouse becomes intolerable, our love for them is tested. In the extreme, it is certainly not unreasonable to find a way to ‘move on’. Our best choices may cause us to feel guilty, yet in the only life we will have, we have the right to be happy. Nice work!

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    “BENNY AND BORIS GO HOME”, by Morley Shuman, is such a heartwarming full-length play about two best friends. Their lives are intertwined in so many ways, as their choices of careers, values, perceptions, prejudices, all become a lesson in what is the really important in life. Frankly, I was so enthralled with this beautiful story, the witty and meaningful dialogue, and depth of each of the two characters that I wished there was more. Sequel? You will love this play. It needs to be produced. BRAVO!

    “BENNY AND BORIS GO HOME”, by Morley Shuman, is such a heartwarming full-length play about two best friends. Their lives are intertwined in so many ways, as their choices of careers, values, perceptions, prejudices, all become a lesson in what is the really important in life. Frankly, I was so enthralled with this beautiful story, the witty and meaningful dialogue, and depth of each of the two characters that I wished there was more. Sequel? You will love this play. It needs to be produced. BRAVO!

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    “Sorry, Shakespeare”, by KEN LEVINE, is a fun ten-minute play with The Bard getting angry over being rejected by a play festival play selection committee. I thoroughly enjoyed the witty dialogue. This play will be fun to watch at The Orange Players Acting Up! I look forward to seeing it performed.

    “Sorry, Shakespeare”, by KEN LEVINE, is a fun ten-minute play with The Bard getting angry over being rejected by a play festival play selection committee. I thoroughly enjoyed the witty dialogue. This play will be fun to watch at The Orange Players Acting Up! I look forward to seeing it performed.

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    MARGIE SEMIOLOF’s “A Throne For A King” is a funny ten-minute play. Richard wants to give his wife a special gift, only Jill thinks it’s only for him. I suspect audiences will enjoy this comedy.

    MARGIE SEMIOLOF’s “A Throne For A King” is a funny ten-minute play. Richard wants to give his wife a special gift, only Jill thinks it’s only for him. I suspect audiences will enjoy this comedy.

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    F.J. HARTLAND’s ten-minute play, “Geronimo!, is a heartfelt tale of two brothers, where the older brother gives his younger brother valuable advice for life: Don’t be afraid to try hard, have faith, and don’t let life get you so afraid that you won’t go for what you want, I look forward to seeing this performed at The Orange Players Acting Up!

    F.J. HARTLAND’s ten-minute play, “Geronimo!, is a heartfelt tale of two brothers, where the older brother gives his younger brother valuable advice for life: Don’t be afraid to try hard, have faith, and don’t let life get you so afraid that you won’t go for what you want, I look forward to seeing this performed at The Orange Players Acting Up!

  • Jack Levine: A Very Promising Man by Ken Preuss
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    Ah, a rom-com, of sorts. “A Very Promising Man”, by KEN PREUSS, is a delightful, unusual romantic comedy, with an unexpected twist. Promises can be exciting until they’re not. In this satire, a promise is a promise, so one might think, until it becomes apparent the promises ‘overlap’. KEN PREUSS uses his creative mind to write a fun and witty farce.

    Ah, a rom-com, of sorts. “A Very Promising Man”, by KEN PREUSS, is a delightful, unusual romantic comedy, with an unexpected twist. Promises can be exciting until they’re not. In this satire, a promise is a promise, so one might think, until it becomes apparent the promises ‘overlap’. KEN PREUSS uses his creative mind to write a fun and witty farce.

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  • Jack Levine: 37 Origami Bees by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN turns a moment when you try to come to terms with being alone, without your recently dearly departed spouse of thirty-six years, into a sentimental, heartwarming conversation with a wonderful ending. I found “37 Origami Bees” to be a nice read, and look forward to seeing it performed in The Orange Players “Acting Up!”

    JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN turns a moment when you try to come to terms with being alone, without your recently dearly departed spouse of thirty-six years, into a sentimental, heartwarming conversation with a wonderful ending. I found “37 Origami Bees” to be a nice read, and look forward to seeing it performed in The Orange Players “Acting Up!”

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  • Jack Levine: Benny & Boris by Morley Shulman
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    Friendship is one of the most necessary things we all crave. At an early age, we become friends, enjoy each other’s friendship, but hardly ever think twice about how valuable someone’s love, caring, and support can be. But, at the twilight of our life, friendship is so meaningful in so many ways. In “Benny & Boris”, by MORLEY SHULMAN, we have a wonderful conversation of two old friends. I highly recommend this ten-minute play.

    Friendship is one of the most necessary things we all crave. At an early age, we become friends, enjoy each other’s friendship, but hardly ever think twice about how valuable someone’s love, caring, and support can be. But, at the twilight of our life, friendship is so meaningful in so many ways. In “Benny & Boris”, by MORLEY SHULMAN, we have a wonderful conversation of two old friends. I highly recommend this ten-minute play.

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  • Jack Levine: The Fantasy Of Hope by John Mabey
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    “The Fantasy of Hope”, by JOHN MABEY, is so well-written, as it is filled with a deep sense of what could have been and what might be in the future. I felt an empathy towards the two former lovers, hoped they would reunite, but understood life doesn’t always go the way you hoped.

    “The Fantasy of Hope”, by JOHN MABEY, is so well-written, as it is filled with a deep sense of what could have been and what might be in the future. I felt an empathy towards the two former lovers, hoped they would reunite, but understood life doesn’t always go the way you hoped.

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  • Jack Levine: The Diary of Maria by Dave Huber
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    DAVE HUBER’s ten-minute play, “The Diary of Maria”, is well-worth reading and producing, as it is interesting, provocative, and timely. I love the depth of the story, even within the ten-minute timeframe.

    DAVE HUBER’s ten-minute play, “The Diary of Maria”, is well-worth reading and producing, as it is interesting, provocative, and timely. I love the depth of the story, even within the ten-minute timeframe.

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