Recommended by Hayley St. James

  • Hayley St. James: I Don't Want To End Up As A Douchebag Character In One Of Your Plays: A Play by Kate McMorran
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    This is it! This is the apex of one-minute playwriting. Blunt perfection.

    This is it! This is the apex of one-minute playwriting. Blunt perfection.

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  • Hayley St. James: The Ladies in Waiting by Mike Lesser
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    A fun Shakespeare mashup! This would be a treat for both modern comedy-skewing and classical-minded actors to sink their chops into.

    A fun Shakespeare mashup! This would be a treat for both modern comedy-skewing and classical-minded actors to sink their chops into.

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  • Hayley St. James: Of Garden Gnomes and Other Tragedies by Scott Sickles
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    Scott Sickles, you absolute madman. Move over, Sherlock Gnomes - you’ll never think about garden gnomes the same way again after this terrific short play, building a sordid, whimsical, and downright absurd world that manages to be as memorable as it is bonkers.

    Scott Sickles, you absolute madman. Move over, Sherlock Gnomes - you’ll never think about garden gnomes the same way again after this terrific short play, building a sordid, whimsical, and downright absurd world that manages to be as memorable as it is bonkers.

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  • Hayley St. James: Ador'd Once, Too by Toby Malone
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    Twelfth Night inspired plays are almost always an instant recommendation in my book, but an epic prequel play about Sir Andrew’s adventures before the Bard’s story? I adored every second; it’s a play I’d love to see in rep with the original Shakespeare. (Or even better: as part of a whole season of plays like this exploring Twelfth Night! That could be lovely.)

    Twelfth Night inspired plays are almost always an instant recommendation in my book, but an epic prequel play about Sir Andrew’s adventures before the Bard’s story? I adored every second; it’s a play I’d love to see in rep with the original Shakespeare. (Or even better: as part of a whole season of plays like this exploring Twelfth Night! That could be lovely.)

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  • Hayley St. James: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtledoves by Evan Baughfman
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    ‘Tis the season for a delightful short play about the bond between sisters at Christmas; ‘tis also the season for a delightful short play that conjures up childhood nostalgia by riffing on retro cartoon icons you know and love! I’d love to see this in full costumed glory someday. Radical work, dude!

    ‘Tis the season for a delightful short play about the bond between sisters at Christmas; ‘tis also the season for a delightful short play that conjures up childhood nostalgia by riffing on retro cartoon icons you know and love! I’d love to see this in full costumed glory someday. Radical work, dude!

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  • Hayley St. James: A Ghost Story by Cesario Tirado-Ortiz
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    How could anyone not love this ten-minute gay ghost story that tackles existential and romantic themes in a deftly funny and wise two-hander package? Tirado-Ortiz sets up a great scenario and executes it wonderfully.

    How could anyone not love this ten-minute gay ghost story that tackles existential and romantic themes in a deftly funny and wise two-hander package? Tirado-Ortiz sets up a great scenario and executes it wonderfully.

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  • Hayley St. James: Serenity by Emily Elyse Everett
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    A surprising and lovely coming of age play that tackles religion, sexuality, and friendship with frankness, joy, and all the requisite teenage angst and awkwardness one could hope for in a play like this. I love these girls so much and I hope someone produces it and gives them the spotlight they deserve.

    A surprising and lovely coming of age play that tackles religion, sexuality, and friendship with frankness, joy, and all the requisite teenage angst and awkwardness one could hope for in a play like this. I love these girls so much and I hope someone produces it and gives them the spotlight they deserve.

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  • Hayley St. James: Playing on the Periphery: Monologues and Scenes For and About Queer Kids by Scott Sickles
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    When I was a weird outcast queer kid growing up, I wish I had friends like the kids Scott Sickles so deftly brings to life in this collection of charming pieces, with truly real-feeling young characters. So often I wince at adults writing kids - but these kids are the real deal, and I love them and this entire set of work.

    When I was a weird outcast queer kid growing up, I wish I had friends like the kids Scott Sickles so deftly brings to life in this collection of charming pieces, with truly real-feeling young characters. So often I wince at adults writing kids - but these kids are the real deal, and I love them and this entire set of work.

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  • Hayley St. James: Love and Gratitude by Scott Sickles
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    Absolute, glorious, ridiculous - and festive! - chaos. And for that I am truly thankful. A one minute masterwork in Being The Most Bonkers.

    Absolute, glorious, ridiculous - and festive! - chaos. And for that I am truly thankful. A one minute masterwork in Being The Most Bonkers.

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  • Hayley St. James: STILL NOT by Harrison Bryan
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    A delightful and unexpected twist on the classic “park bench” scenario that plays out over the course of a few surprising days between two souls. This play would be nothing short of a great gift for two actors with great chemistry to perform.

    A delightful and unexpected twist on the classic “park bench” scenario that plays out over the course of a few surprising days between two souls. This play would be nothing short of a great gift for two actors with great chemistry to perform.

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