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Maximillian Gill

Recommended by Maximillian Gill

  • The End of Society by Ben Scranton
    19 Jun. 2023
    “ I was fortunate enough to see a production of this riveting short play. This examination of gatekeeping in the arts field is clear-eyed and honest in its depiction of microaggressions and systemic as well as personal exclusions. It resolves on a note of hope that feels completely organic to the journey these two characters go on together. A sharp and witty piece. ”
  • Fragile by Dana Leslie Goldstein
    19 Jun. 2023
    “ A fun dive into the nuances of geek culture unexpectedly transforms into a moving story of loss and connection. As always, Goldstein handles the twists with such a deftness and delicacy that the reader is emotionally invested in every stage of the journey. Wonderful work. ”
  • Pyar aur Coffee by Rena Patel
    13 Jun. 2023
    “ A wonderful play featuring smart, funny characters trying to navigate the treacherous spaces where love and societal expectations come together. Patel's light touch keeps the pace brisk, yet the play digs deep into issues of identity, tradition, and the difficulties of bridging cultural divides. Witty moments play with the tropes of rom-coms, both Bollywood and otherwise. ”
  • One Fish Two Fish by Amy Dellagiarino
    5 Jun. 2023
    “ A wonderful sketch of two characters sparring, pushing, and finally understanding and commiserating. Natasha is one of those characters who just leaps off the page with her humor, commitment to directness, and sheer energy. Joel is a wonderful counterpart. The two of them go on an amazing journey in this compact, exhilarating play. ”
  • My (Diagnosed) Self by Dave Osmundsen
    5 Jun. 2023
    “ This short play packs in so many elements and themes in interesting ways. One aspect that stands out for me is the exploration of the nuances of friendship. Sometimes a good friend knows us better than we know ourselves, but sometimes a good friend only thinks they know us better. I found myself captivated as I watched the two characters dance around this fine line. ”
  • THE CHECK-UP (A Zoom Play) by Scott Mullen
    5 Jun. 2023
    “ I love how this short play has a different take on the lockdown era by depicting characters suffering from too little privacy rather than too much privacy. At the same time it delivers plenty of laughs that arise organically out of a superbly crafted awkward premise that takes full advantage of the Zoom platform. Lots of fun! ”
  • Talking Points by Steven Hayet
    30 Apr. 2023
    “ Hayet's short play subverts the expectations of the family-around-the-dinner-table genre in lots of subtle and wonderful ways. The banter is quick and witty and each character is firmly grounded in reality and in their specific quirks. I especially love how the writer deftly shifts the grandparents' reminiscences from humor to a startling poignancy that really stays with you. ”
  • Fridge by Jennifer O'Grady
    30 Apr. 2023
    “ I feel late to the party in appreciating this wonderful short play, but I was recently fortunate enough to see a live production and felt the need to add my recommendation to all of the highly deserved praise the piece has received. The humor is quick (and two repair people steal the show), but it also leaves a viewer/reader with the poignancy of connection and an acknowledgement of shared humanity (or whatever the equivalent word is for fridges). ”
  • Monsters Beyond the Midnight Zone by Lindsay Partain
    30 Apr. 2023
    “ A chilling play that really draws you into a claustrophobic place and situation. Partain is able to do more with words and a foreboding atmosphere than most horror movies are able to do with million-dollar budgets. ”
  • Come Again by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
    1 Jan. 2023
    “ This play had me from the description of the character known as Jesus! Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend has a real gift for presenting the most difficult political issues with humor. One gets so caught up in the characters and deft comic strokes that one ends up completely unprepared for the gut punch of reality. The laugh-out-loud lines riff on biblical lore in fresh ways, but at the core is a sweet relationship between Jesus and a reluctant prophet that grows and is fully realized. The use of radio reports as a chorus is an inspired touch. A play for our time. ”

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