Recommended by Nan Barnett

  • Nan Barnett: Paper Cut

    Timely and touching,this play is a must read if you are looking for a solid work that speaks to the aftermath of war and the US policies surrounding gender identity in the military. Plus its a damn good story. Have a look!

    Timely and touching,this play is a must read if you are looking for a solid work that speaks to the aftermath of war and the US policies surrounding gender identity in the military. Plus its a damn good story. Have a look!

  • Nan Barnett: The Thrush & The Woodpecker

    A chilling story of love and betrayal told with great mystery, tension, and surprise. A great play for two wonderful female actors and a young man. Have a read - it will keep you guessing!

    A chilling story of love and betrayal told with great mystery, tension, and surprise. A great play for two wonderful female actors and a young man. Have a read - it will keep you guessing!

  • Nan Barnett: INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

    A beautiful adaptation of this sweeping novel, with characters that you just can't wait to see win. The story moves, like the three adventurers, across the country with a bright sweeping determination and a passion for what is right and what should be, with a little bit of misty-eyed eagerness and a few lessons to be learned. It's funny, sweet, and charming, with enough danger and misfortune to keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering for these folks dreams of love and empowerment to come true. Give it a read - you won't want it to end.

    A beautiful adaptation of this sweeping novel, with characters that you just can't wait to see win. The story moves, like the three adventurers, across the country with a bright sweeping determination and a passion for what is right and what should be, with a little bit of misty-eyed eagerness and a few lessons to be learned. It's funny, sweet, and charming, with enough danger and misfortune to keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering for these folks dreams of love and empowerment to come true. Give it a read - you won't want it to end.

  • Nan Barnett: The Talented Ones

    It's funny and frightening, the way love and lust come together to reveal the cracks in personalities. When you mix desire with disappointment there are bound to be explosive consequences, and this play brings those to a very dark, very real, and very funny evening of twists, taunts, and trials. Looking forward to a production!

    It's funny and frightening, the way love and lust come together to reveal the cracks in personalities. When you mix desire with disappointment there are bound to be explosive consequences, and this play brings those to a very dark, very real, and very funny evening of twists, taunts, and trials. Looking forward to a production!

  • Nan Barnett: The Revolutionists

    So great! The usual Lauren Gunderson smart, funny, witty world, this time populated by women from history that you may or may not know. Regardless you will love them and want to learn more. Somebody produce it again, 'casue I wanna see it!!

    So great! The usual Lauren Gunderson smart, funny, witty world, this time populated by women from history that you may or may not know. Regardless you will love them and want to learn more. Somebody produce it again, 'casue I wanna see it!!

  • Nan Barnett: World Builders

    A truly wonderful play by a truly gifted writer. The production at Contemporary American Theatre Festival was funny, touching, and uplifting. You are drawn into the world of these characters, and into the worlds they have created, and fall in love with them as they fall in love with each other. Two quirky, charming, heart-breaking, heart-warming stories are woven into one great piece of theater. Easy to produce, great for two wonderful actors, and a treat for an audience.

    A truly wonderful play by a truly gifted writer. The production at Contemporary American Theatre Festival was funny, touching, and uplifting. You are drawn into the world of these characters, and into the worlds they have created, and fall in love with them as they fall in love with each other. Two quirky, charming, heart-breaking, heart-warming stories are woven into one great piece of theater. Easy to produce, great for two wonderful actors, and a treat for an audience.

  • Nan Barnett: Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea

    Beautiful script. Nathan has an amazing mastery of language, of rhythm, and of visual imagery, and it's brought together in a story that is both surprising and timeless. I've seen two NNPN Rolling World Premiere productions now, and would love to see more. And I can't wait to see what he writes next,

    Beautiful script. Nathan has an amazing mastery of language, of rhythm, and of visual imagery, and it's brought together in a story that is both surprising and timeless. I've seen two NNPN Rolling World Premiere productions now, and would love to see more. And I can't wait to see what he writes next,

  • Nan Barnett: The Mage Knights of Eternal Light

    I got the chance to see a student production of this and had a great time. The fantasy work is really fun, and the themes universal and yet freshly presented. It's definitely not just for kids - there's plenty of great stuff in here for everyone!

    I got the chance to see a student production of this and had a great time. The fantasy work is really fun, and the themes universal and yet freshly presented. It's definitely not just for kids - there's plenty of great stuff in here for everyone!

  • Nan Barnett: TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR...

    Hilarious and touching and such a giant hit for audiences! When these two battle it out over their choices in life, love and religion you don't want it to stop. Smart, funny, and an amazing showcase for two older character actors who get to play the drama, humor, surprise, sorrow and joy of finding their faith and their faith in humanity through a human they can't stand. Enjoy!

    Hilarious and touching and such a giant hit for audiences! When these two battle it out over their choices in life, love and religion you don't want it to stop. Smart, funny, and an amazing showcase for two older character actors who get to play the drama, humor, surprise, sorrow and joy of finding their faith and their faith in humanity through a human they can't stand. Enjoy!

  • Nan Barnett: Typhoid Mary

    A fascinating and fun look at the life of this woman who we so easily malign yet know so little about. A wonderful workout for three great actors, 2 of whom play multiple characters. The audience is asked to face questions of personal liberty, class bias, and - especially interesting in light of our current national debate on public health and vaccinations - who has the right to tell others what they can and cannot do when it affects the lives of those around them.

    A fascinating and fun look at the life of this woman who we so easily malign yet know so little about. A wonderful workout for three great actors, 2 of whom play multiple characters. The audience is asked to face questions of personal liberty, class bias, and - especially interesting in light of our current national debate on public health and vaccinations - who has the right to tell others what they can and cannot do when it affects the lives of those around them.