Recommended by Hannah Lee DeFrates

  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Lenora by Jonathan Cook
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    The way I was hit with full-body chills at the end...
    There are so many implications, so many emotions. This play is vivid and suspenseful to the last striking moment. LENORA is wild, haunting, and almost reminiscent of Ray Bradbury's short stories. This would make a fantastic Twilight Zone episode and I'd love to see it.

    The way I was hit with full-body chills at the end...
    There are so many implications, so many emotions. This play is vivid and suspenseful to the last striking moment. LENORA is wild, haunting, and almost reminiscent of Ray Bradbury's short stories. This would make a fantastic Twilight Zone episode and I'd love to see it.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Pas de deux by Petra Roubalová
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    "Dancer" does not have an age or a size. Claps to Ruza for realizing that and making the decision she makes. This piece is hopeful and beautiful and reminds us to face our fears and live our dreams to the fullest.

    "Dancer" does not have an age or a size. Claps to Ruza for realizing that and making the decision she makes. This piece is hopeful and beautiful and reminds us to face our fears and live our dreams to the fullest.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: I Don't by Jordan Ealey
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    You know what they say, "When God shuts a door, he opens a window..."
    What an interesting exploration of the complications of love.

    You know what they say, "When God shuts a door, he opens a window..."
    What an interesting exploration of the complications of love.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: A Fragile Mind - Acceleration by Joe Swenson
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    This piece is a fascinating tapestry of lore. We get to see the inner workings of Tammy's simulation as well as the relationships between the Rejuvenation team members which adds an even creepier layer to this dystopian world. Not to mention, there's a little taste of what is to come with the impending uprising. Applause applause applause!

    This piece is a fascinating tapestry of lore. We get to see the inner workings of Tammy's simulation as well as the relationships between the Rejuvenation team members which adds an even creepier layer to this dystopian world. Not to mention, there's a little taste of what is to come with the impending uprising. Applause applause applause!

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Does It Bring You Joy? (a one minute play) by Nora Louise Syran
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    Nobody's perfect, not even Marie Kondo. This is a beautiful ode to sentimentality and love...and underpants hats(?) Short and so very sweet.

    Nobody's perfect, not even Marie Kondo. This is a beautiful ode to sentimentality and love...and underpants hats(?) Short and so very sweet.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Scorpio: A One-Minute Monologue by Greg Hovanesian
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    There's a macabre Disney princess-esque personality within Scorpio, a dark innocence. So many implications, so fascinating.

    There's a macabre Disney princess-esque personality within Scorpio, a dark innocence. So many implications, so fascinating.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Capricorn: A One-Minute Monologue by Greg Hovanesian
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    This is a really interesting monologue with great places for acting choices. And I love the character's preoccupation with the color of the ink. This would be real fun for auditions.

    This is a really interesting monologue with great places for acting choices. And I love the character's preoccupation with the color of the ink. This would be real fun for auditions.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: A 3-act, centuries-long love affair (abridged) by John Mabey
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    Finally! A realistic vampire love story! Cass and Lovell learn there's plenty of time for second chances when you have forever. Though tongue-in-cheek, this piece is truly beautiful and fun. I can't get over how clever it is! Love it!

    Finally! A realistic vampire love story! Cass and Lovell learn there's plenty of time for second chances when you have forever. Though tongue-in-cheek, this piece is truly beautiful and fun. I can't get over how clever it is! Love it!

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: Elvis at Pemberley by John Patrick Bray
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    Quirky and sweet...These are the words that I'd used to describe "Elvis at Pemberley." There's a kind of awkward charm to John Patrick Bray's silly-goofy two hander. Just reading it makes me feel the safe and nostalgic vibes of a backyard bonfire on a balmy night standing beside your person. And if it wasn't already iconic, the protagonist's name is "Brelvis." We stan. So much love for this piece.

    Quirky and sweet...These are the words that I'd used to describe "Elvis at Pemberley." There's a kind of awkward charm to John Patrick Bray's silly-goofy two hander. Just reading it makes me feel the safe and nostalgic vibes of a backyard bonfire on a balmy night standing beside your person. And if it wasn't already iconic, the protagonist's name is "Brelvis." We stan. So much love for this piece.

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: There Was a Spider on the Ceiling by Ramsey Uhter
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    "Why don't YOU have a Dolly Parton Tramp Stamp?"
    That really is the question.
    Honestly, though, this play is hilarious. Uhter has outdone herself again with another madcap farce full of wit and wild movement...and spider(s)!

    "Why don't YOU have a Dolly Parton Tramp Stamp?"
    That really is the question.
    Honestly, though, this play is hilarious. Uhter has outdone herself again with another madcap farce full of wit and wild movement...and spider(s)!

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