Recommended by Eric Mansfield

  • Tits

    by Renee Schilling

    Renee Schilling writes a short play that audiences will be talking about as both the dialogue and the visuals pop off the page. To take viewers inside the internal fight of a woman with her body will resonate with many and the laughs are strong from the first sentence to the last. Glad to hear this is getting produced, and I encourage more audiences to give this one a chance. It's a hoot! (or should I say ... ) nevermind. You get it. Read it and produce it already!

    Renee Schilling writes a short play that audiences will be talking about as both the dialogue and the visuals pop off the page. To take viewers inside the internal fight of a woman with her body will resonate with many and the laughs are strong from the first sentence to the last. Glad to hear this is getting produced, and I encourage more audiences to give this one a chance. It's a hoot! (or should I say ... ) nevermind. You get it. Read it and produce it already!

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    Few plays give women their due respect in war, and even fewer allow multiple female characters to carry the plot through. Danielle Wirsansky's play does both as these Soviet soldiers fight to survive the fog of war both in the insanity of combat and together in the darkness. This play provides strong challenges for actors directors but the payoff would be worth it when performed well on stage.

    Few plays give women their due respect in war, and even fewer allow multiple female characters to carry the plot through. Danielle Wirsansky's play does both as these Soviet soldiers fight to survive the fog of war both in the insanity of combat and together in the darkness. This play provides strong challenges for actors directors but the payoff would be worth it when performed well on stage.

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    This play provides a nice escape and throwback to the times when war brought great love stories to life. Danielle Wisansky has created two delightful characters with a playfulness audiences will embrace and enjoy. Theatres, especially those looking to embrace history on stage, should consider this piece as it strongly entertains and is timeless in its themes.

    This play provides a nice escape and throwback to the times when war brought great love stories to life. Danielle Wisansky has created two delightful characters with a playfulness audiences will embrace and enjoy. Theatres, especially those looking to embrace history on stage, should consider this piece as it strongly entertains and is timeless in its themes.

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    Who knew there were so many twists and turns in a short trip to the bathroom? Nona has crafted a story where you won't be able to look away and know what's next as these characters quickly morph and push boundaries. But why? And who's really in charge? Definitely adult-themed but can be performed with a limited set and props needing only strong direction, committed actors, and a willingness to make an audience uncomfortable. Worth producing.

    Who knew there were so many twists and turns in a short trip to the bathroom? Nona has crafted a story where you won't be able to look away and know what's next as these characters quickly morph and push boundaries. But why? And who's really in charge? Definitely adult-themed but can be performed with a limited set and props needing only strong direction, committed actors, and a willingness to make an audience uncomfortable. Worth producing.

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    An intense confrontation between teammates leads two softball players to challenge each other's integrity and values that goes beyond the playing field. Caroline Hull has crafted a dynamic short play that will demand the audience's attention and leave them wondering who was right when the play ends. If you're looking for a short play with high drama that would spark debate and discussion, consider Foul Lines.

    An intense confrontation between teammates leads two softball players to challenge each other's integrity and values that goes beyond the playing field. Caroline Hull has crafted a dynamic short play that will demand the audience's attention and leave them wondering who was right when the play ends. If you're looking for a short play with high drama that would spark debate and discussion, consider Foul Lines.

  • Eric Mansfield: The Sacred Act of Devouring by Samantha Oty
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    Plays about brides getting cold feet are a good foundation for many rom-coms, but when a bride has cold feet because she has a dark, DARK fetish to fulfill -- that's entirely different. Samantha Oty has crafted a journey through one woman's morality quest before saying 'I Do' in a way only the stage can do justice. I love when audiences think they know where a play is going, only to do a 180 with "I didn't see THAT coming." Read this one and just let your mind wander. You'll be glad you did.

    Plays about brides getting cold feet are a good foundation for many rom-coms, but when a bride has cold feet because she has a dark, DARK fetish to fulfill -- that's entirely different. Samantha Oty has crafted a journey through one woman's morality quest before saying 'I Do' in a way only the stage can do justice. I love when audiences think they know where a play is going, only to do a 180 with "I didn't see THAT coming." Read this one and just let your mind wander. You'll be glad you did.

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  • Eric Mansfield: A Shop in The Darkness (one act version) by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    This play is sneaky good, both as creepy adult fun and also with a deeper message that will have audiences stopping to ask questions. Floyd-Priskorn continues to develop strong pieces that warrant consideration from theatres looking to both entertain and to engage audiences with topics for discussion after the curtain comes back down. Her strong dialogue and engaging characters should elevate this piece to the top of the pile for organizations seeking a strong, mid-length drama. Great work!

    This play is sneaky good, both as creepy adult fun and also with a deeper message that will have audiences stopping to ask questions. Floyd-Priskorn continues to develop strong pieces that warrant consideration from theatres looking to both entertain and to engage audiences with topics for discussion after the curtain comes back down. Her strong dialogue and engaging characters should elevate this piece to the top of the pile for organizations seeking a strong, mid-length drama. Great work!

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  • Eric Mansfield: For a Limited Time Only (The Bread Play) by Daniel Prillaman
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    Daniel Prillaman has a gift of putting audience members in comfortable, familiar surroundings and then slowly turning up the heat via fear and curiosity. What has this couple gotten themselves into? And clearly they can get themselves out of it, or can they? Theatres should consider producing this talk-about play as audiences won't be able to look away and won't be able to stop talking about it once it ends. A powerful story to be consumed -- so to say.

    Daniel Prillaman has a gift of putting audience members in comfortable, familiar surroundings and then slowly turning up the heat via fear and curiosity. What has this couple gotten themselves into? And clearly they can get themselves out of it, or can they? Theatres should consider producing this talk-about play as audiences won't be able to look away and won't be able to stop talking about it once it ends. A powerful story to be consumed -- so to say.

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  • Eric Mansfield: Unknown Number by Greg Mandryk
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    Greg Mandryk takes the audience in quite a ride with something all of us fear -- that a stranger might be watching and/or luring us into danger under the premise of something we trust. At what point do we call for help? If you like horror, you'll love the suspense of this play, which packs a real punch in a short period of time. Theatres should consider producing this play with its powerful story and a relatively small cast and set needs. Well done.

    Greg Mandryk takes the audience in quite a ride with something all of us fear -- that a stranger might be watching and/or luring us into danger under the premise of something we trust. At what point do we call for help? If you like horror, you'll love the suspense of this play, which packs a real punch in a short period of time. Theatres should consider producing this play with its powerful story and a relatively small cast and set needs. Well done.

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  • Eric Mansfield: Freiheit by Alaina Tennant
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    Alaina Tennant has crafted a powerful short drama that while set in Nazi Germany will resonate with today's movement to stand up to nationalism and to inspire activism in young adults to see what's really going on in society. This play makes no apologies nor does it try to wrap up the story in a happily-ever-after bow. With minimal set needs, theatres should consider this play for their black boxes for audience members who crave the intimacy that only live drama on stage can provide. Well done.

    Alaina Tennant has crafted a powerful short drama that while set in Nazi Germany will resonate with today's movement to stand up to nationalism and to inspire activism in young adults to see what's really going on in society. This play makes no apologies nor does it try to wrap up the story in a happily-ever-after bow. With minimal set needs, theatres should consider this play for their black boxes for audience members who crave the intimacy that only live drama on stage can provide. Well done.

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