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Jack Seamus Conley

Recommended by Jack Seamus Conley

  • PLAYING CHECKERS a ten-minute play by Cassie M. Seinuk
    20 Jul. 2022
    “ As the description aptly suggests, this short play is chilling. Haunting but powerful. The subject matter is told in a way that is uncomfortable, intentionally and effectively so, and packs a lot of backstory, nuance, and depth into 10 minutes. Though it's definitely some heavy subject matter (which is good, as this is how a topic like this should be treated), it's very well executed, and absolutely worth a read. ”
  • Blinded by Ross Tedford Kendall
    14 Jul. 2022
    “ It isn’t often enough that you see a play, let alone a short play, willing to grapple with the complex nuances of accessibility, but here’s an excellent example of how to do it right. “Blinded” is a skillfully rendered and insightful discussion of the omnipresent tensions in academia between providing student support and the resources and time required to do it properly. The care that has been taken with this important issue in developing the characters and story is clear, and it would make an excellent addition to a one act festival or evening of shorts. Highly recommended! ”
  • Auditioning for Godot by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    14 Jul. 2022
    “ ”Auditioning for Godot” is both thoughtful and beautifully human. The script does a commendable job dealing with both queerness and physical disability, and although it reads as especially relatable to other theater artists, has enough depth and character to also feel quite accessible to general audiences. I also found an extra level of appreciation of it as a fan of the play “Waiting For Godot;” this script is nicely referential to the original without being too heavy handed. Excellent work by playwright Cole Hunter Dzubak! ”
  • Bound by Stephen Byrum
    14 Jul. 2022
    “ A powerful and deep piece which is ultimately about truth and self-discovery. I appreciated the vulnerability of the dialogue and the layers to both of the characters; you could tell there was a type of safety to the environment they were in. This isn’t quite like any piece I’ve read, and I appreciate it for that too. Very well done by playwright Stephen Redmon-Byrum. ”
  • BLISSFULLY YOURS by Jack Levine
    10 Jul. 2022
    “ Funny, sweet, and thoroughly enjoyable. I loved the dynamic between the new couple trying to navigate the reality of their marriage and the world together, and the little twists and turns along the way. Would provide a very fun challenge for two actors to perform together, and make a great addition to a theater festival. Excellent work by Jack Levine! ”
  • Assassinating Zeus by Daniel Prillaman
    8 Jul. 2022
    “ Haunting, surreal, and thoughtful all in one. Theater horror is hard to write but this succeeds in some great ways. I did not see the direction that this piece was going at all and thoroughly enjoyed that fact— after reading the ending, I honestly needed a minute to process everything (in a very good way). Would love to see this performed someday and this would make an excellent addition to a one act festival. Excellent work! ”
  • it's a bit of a cliché by Rynn Deegan
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ Charming, funny, and bittersweet all in one, "it's a bit of a cliché" is an effective, relatable, and deeply felt look at how relationships end- and how we deal with and reflect on that information. I particularly appreciated the deconstruction of romantic cliches and how this play related them to the characters' lives and circumstances in a way that felt fresh and alert, not being in itself, well, "cliché." Beautiful work by playwright Rynn Deegan! ”
  • So Close, Yet by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ Relatable, engaging, and sharply relevant, "So Close, Yet," is an intelligently crafted look into the unfortunate holes in sex education in schools, particularly for queer students. Characters Joey and Skylar feel wonderfully real and like they could be from anywhere, which adds very much to the overall strength of the piece. Although not what I initially expected, I also particularly appreciated the ending for its realism and (small spoiler?) relative uncertainty, as it leaves the reader/listener/viewer with space to think. Well done! ”
  • Amazons of Tomorrow by Rex McGregor
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ I had the pleasure of directing this piece as part of the Rainy Day Artistic Collective's annual Queer Voices festival, and was immediately completely captivated by this script. Beyond being meticulously and impressively researched and representing a fascinating and too-little-told story from history, it is also a moving account of women ahead of their time and a romance with an unknown future. Wonderful work from playwright Rex McGregor... well done! ”
  • To See And Be Seen by John Mabey
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ A stunning, moving short piece about the power of connection. Characters Rhea and Salome are beautifully developed over the course of 10 minutes, and the plot could not feel any more relevant today. I am also deeply appreciative of the positive and thoughtful representation of transgender and visually impaired characters in this piece (both of which are of course historically excluded groups in theater). Beautiful work as usual by playwright John Mabey! ”

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