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Jack Seamus Conley

Recommended by Jack Seamus Conley

  • Thea & Lily by Tristan B Willis
    7 Oct. 2021
    “ “Thea & Lily” is a funny, witty, and surprising short play that keeps you interested to the (unexpected! I didn’t see it coming and I love that!) end. It packs a lot into a short space, not an easy feat to accomplish but Britt A Willis achieves this with impressive grace and skill. Willis’ quick, sharp, almost poetic dialogue style also matches the characters and their interactions perfectly. This piece would make a great addition to a short play festival, and I would love to see it produced. Nice work! ”
  • See, This is Why I Hate Plays by Brian L. Gray
    4 Oct. 2021
    “ Gray’s “See, This Is Why I Hate Plays” is a sharply funny and self-aware meta-commentary on plays and playwriting. Gray makes excellent use of a crucial balance between fourth wall breaking and immersion in meta-theater that is hard to achieve, and the results are very entertaining. This would make an excellent addition to a short play festival. Nice work! ”
  • Samantha's Friend by Christopher Plumridge
    3 Oct. 2021
    “ “Samantha’s Friend” is a short thriller in the best sense: compelling, unsettling (in a great way), and keeps you guessing until the end. I loved how the characters and world were so fully realized, and the interactions, especially between Samantha and her mother, were complex and deeply, clearly realized. The scene setting is also masterful, and the anticipation of wanting to know what’s happening with the “friend” builds beautifully throughout the piece as well. Would love to see this produced, and it would also make a terrific short film. Wonderful work. ”
  • "... time's up" (10 minutes) by Trevor Martin
    3 Oct. 2021
    “ Compelling, dark, and unsettling in a great way. The characters keep you guessing with their compelling interactions and unexpected choices; the piece builds towards some surprises and a fascinating payoff. This is a script that gets you thinking, and it’s one I truly enjoyed— nice work! ”
  • My Vagina Has A First Name by Dana Hall
    3 Oct. 2021
    “ A laugh-out-loud, timely, and well rendered examination of such subjects as female friendship, bodily autonomy, and womanhood in the digital age. This play is a clear celebration of femininity in a multitude of ways, and I’d love to see it produced. Great work! ”
  • THE OTHER SIDE by Jack Levine
    28 Sep. 2021
    “ Beautiful piece; simple, short, and poignant. I am still a “Young Man” myself so unable to comment on both experiences, but I found myself both moved and reminded of my relationships with those in my life in “older” generations (relatives, mentors, etc.). Masterful, profoundly executed, and a piece I’d love to see produced. ”
  • Binders by Erin Moughon
    17 Sep. 2021
    “ A great humorous short piece with excellent character dynamics that keeps you guessing all the way until the end. The dialogue style is witty and engaging, and I loved the discoveries peppered throughout the script! Well done. ”
  • THIS HALLOWEEN IS FOR THE LADIES, a short play by Andrea Aptecker
    16 Sep. 2021
    “ Wonderful and sweet take on a Halloween piece with a relatable and believable relationship between mother and daughter. I really enjoyed the characters’ dynamic, and I think although this play is set in a very specific time period, it will continue to hold relevance and be performable for years to come. Very nicely done. ”
  • Eat Dessert First by Dana Leslie Goldstein
    16 Sep. 2021
    “ A powerful, touching piece about the unifying power of food and cooking, the relationship between parent and child, dealing with familial loss in different ways, and the process of continually learning about loved ones even after they’re gone. An excellent short work that I would love to see produced. ”
  • Forgotten by Christopher Plumridge
    16 Sep. 2021
    “ With “Forgotten,” Christopher Plumridge renders a relatable, funny, and thoroughly entertaining take on the writer’s relationship with the characters they create, and how these fictional lives have a tendency to take on a mind of their own… especially when a deadline looms. I found myself relating to the writer a lot, and I really enjoyed both MCs as well and their dynamic in particular. This play would be a great addition to a short play festival. ”

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