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Jack Seamus Conley

Recommended by Jack Seamus Conley

  • Not a Date by Caylin Morrison
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ Not A Date is a sweet, funny, and charming play that represents a much-needed place in the queer theatre space: though wonderfully crafted, the plot and characters are incredibly normal in the best possible way. This piece feels like it could take place anywhere, in any coffee shop, and Betty and August feel like they could be people you know from around your normal life, making this a very valuable addition to the theatre conversation to resonate with queer and non-queer audiences alike. Beautiful work by Caylin Morrison! ”
  • Iphis and Ianthe at the Courthouse by Aly Kantor
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ A beautifully told and relatable rendering of the Iphis and Ianthe myth, told for the modern world but in a way that feels timeless. I had the pleasure of seeing this piece as performed by Rainy Day Artistic Collective, and it deeply resonated with the artists and audience alike. Wonderful job by Aly Kantor! ”
  • Shrike and Magpie by Hayley St. James
    1 Jul. 2022
    “ A funny, surprising, and charming take on the heist genre (of which there simply isn't enough material in theater). Shrike and Magpie are characters you end up rooting for, with a twist ending to their story that doesn't fail to make you laugh and smile. Another great play by Hayley St. James! ”
  • THE AWARD WINNING MOVIE ABOUT A NORMAL WHITE PERSON WHO OBSERVED A GREAT INJUSTICE HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE AND WHO FEELS KIND OF BAD ABOUT IT by Greg Lam
    27 Mar. 2022
    “ Loved everything about this one minute play. It’s sharply funny (I laughed out loud reading it), but also insightful and very time. I would absolutely love to see this work produced, and it would be a great addition to a short play festival. Excellent work by playwright Greg Lam! ”
  • Switchboard Soldiers (The story of Grace Banker) by Dana Hall
    19 Mar. 2022
    “ Beautifully written and thoughtful play that tells a too-little-known story from history (for instance I’d never even heard of it before reading this play)! The play makes excellent use of characterization, voiceover, and time shifting and would be an excellent piece for stage or virtual theatre. Well done! ”
  • An Invocation To His Muse by Aly Kantor
    19 Mar. 2022
    “ An Invocation To His Muse is an incredibly thoughtful and soul-stirring look at the complex relationship between an artist and their work. Despite the play’s source material being an Edward Hopper painting, Edward is not in the play— it chooses instead to focus on his wife, Jo, a refreshing take on the often all-too-male-centered world of art history. Beautifully done. ”
  • Julius C-SPAN by Lenny Hort
    19 Mar. 2022
    “ Sharply funny and unapologetically satirical, Lenny Hort’s “Julius C-SPAN” makes for an engaging and thoroughly entertaining take on the events behind the demise of the real Julius Caesar. Hort has expertly delivered a piece that is thoroughly entertaining for modern audiences whether or not they’re familiar with the ancient history behind it. Well done! ”
  • JOY RIDE, a 10-minute comedic fantasy for two women by Arianna Rose
    18 Mar. 2022
    “ A beautifully written, thought provoking comedy (not an easy feat to balance, but Arianna Rose does this wonderfully) that explores a reimagined meeting between Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart. Would be a wonderful and fun set of roles for any female-identifying actors. In Joy Ride, the experience of reading or watching the play lives up to its name. Well done. ”
  • Expectations by Jennifer O'Grady
    18 Mar. 2022
    “ A moving, thoughtful, and simply staged (to excellent effect) story about a fascinating pair of people and their little-explored marriage (and legal separation). In Expectations, Charles and Kate Dickens come to life in believable ways that, despite being alive long ago, continue to resonate today. Excellent work! ”
  • Unfortunately by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    1 Jan. 2022
    “ With "Unfortunately," Rachel Feeny-Williams gives us a hilarious and all-too-relatable takedown of the joys and frustrations of the play submission process. Not only is this piece creatively and thoughtfully executed, it also makes me think about what artists go through to get their work seen, and that's something I don't see tackled in scripts very often! Although I'm sure this play hits closest to home with writers, I believe there's plenty here for the general public and it would doubtless fully entertain non-writers as well. I would love to see this play produced someday-- excellently done! ”

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