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Hayley St. James

Recommended by Hayley St. James

  • Queen Mab - A Fantasy Retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by Kate Danley
    21 Jan. 2021
    “ Shakespeare riffs and prequels are always instant winners in my book, but when you add a whole new story that has its own glorious mythos while fitting right in with the timeline of a canon classic? I’m sold. Intricate and whimsical and a perfect companion play to R&J. QUEEN MAB is the stuff of dreams. ”
  • Mavericks by Ryan Oliveira
    21 Jan. 2021
    “ This queer as hell, twisty epic feels like the video game of my dreams come to life. Superb thoughtful worldbuilding and diverse locations and characters. I want to see this produced by a theatre gutsy and innovative enough to bring it to life! ”
  • Very First Kiss by Matthew Weaver
    19 Jan. 2021
    “ If there’s one thing in life that’s certain besides death and taxes, it’s that Matthew Weaver sure loves kissing! In this short play, he ponders what the first kiss in human history might have been like, and what events led up to it happening! “Very First Kiss” is a dialogue-less little Stone Age gem that reads like a silent film and probably plays on the stage like gangbusters. Hunter and Gatherer share so many emotions with no words, and it’s truly beautiful to see. A really fun, sweet, unique play. ”
  • Game: A Short Play by Andy Boyd
    18 Jan. 2021
    “ A Beckett-y two hander on the paranoia that comes with the threat of nuclear annihilation, presented in delightful Andy Boyd fashion. ”
  • Piper by Briandaniel Oglesby
    13 Jan. 2021
    “ Hyper-theatrical, unabashedly queer, and exceptionally funny. This wise, witty, and delightful riff on the story of Pinocchio made me laugh a lot, but it’s genuinely touching, too. A truly stage-worthy piece that has many great opportunities for puppet, set, and costume design in addition to a great script. ”
  • (Un)Scripted by Dave Osmundsen
    13 Jan. 2021
    “ Dave Osmundsen proves yet again that he is a master of loveable, empathetic, and deeply relatable autism representation in the theatre with this all-too-real ten-minute. This piece nails its depictions of social scripting, masking, and social awkwardness! I’m often in situations just like the one Miranda faces here, so it’s really nice to see a play tackle the occasional difficulty of the mundane in the life of a person like myself. ”
  • Second Look (10 minute excerpt of SEEING EYE) by Nick Malakhow
    8 Jan. 2021
    “ A meet-cute two-hander set outside a gay bar? You’ve already piqued my interest. One of the two characters is blind and their disability isn’t treated as a taboo? Extremely welcome representation. This excerpt is utterly irresistible and charming, works great as a standalone, and compels me to check out the full-length! Wonderfully done. ”
  • Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew
    6 Jan. 2021
    “ A modern-day, high-school-election-set Richard III riff that is wickedly clever, surprisingly moving, and inclusive to disabled actors. Anyone who gets to be in or work on this play is a lucky soul indeed. Legitimately one of my favorite plays of the decade. It’d also make a great film, I think. ”
  • Guilty Mattress Pleasures by Reinette LeJeune
    6 Jan. 2021
    “ The cracks in a seemingly-stable relationship pour open when an unexpected (and anxious) third party is brought into the picture for an attempted threesome. Frisky, messy, and real; superhero roleplay is ALWAYS a welcome touch. ”
  • A Lot A Lot (one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
    6 Jan. 2021
    “ Short. Lovely. Beautiful. It is, as the keywords state, couple goals. ”

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