Recommended by Jack Seamus Conley

  • Amongst the Stars
    15 Sep. 2021
    In all the best possible ways, this is the kind of play that makes your heart drop out from under you. Poignant, heart-wrenching, and beautifully crafted in words and imagery alike.
  • Floats
    31 Aug. 2021
    With "Floats," Scott Sickles demonstrates the mastery of the short, heart-breaking-but-hopeful relational drama that is so hard to achieve but so gratifying to watch. Especially for a short play, there is an incredible amount of depth to Joanie and Ken, both in the relationship they had and the reasons for making the decisions they did. I was very touched by this piece and would love to see it produced.
  • Deep Blue: A Dysphoria
    31 Aug. 2021
    A beautifully written, very thoughtful play about the transcendent nature of love, self, and the blurry layers of what exploring gender means. There's a lot of deep emotion in this play and Moon handles it with grace, honoring it without overstating or shying away from it. The inclusion of unanswered questions-- and that being a totally okay thing to have-- is also a masterful feature of this play, as it highlights so well that sometimes a lack of resolution is a wonderful resolution in itself. Would love to see this play produced.
  • Type 1
    31 Aug. 2021
    With "Type 1," Dzubak achieves a feat that isn't easy: saying a lot in a short time, while tackling an important issue that isn't talked about nearly enough. Greatly appreciated the gender flexibility in casting. This would be an excellent addition to a short play festival!
  • So I Was Visiting Dad on His Birthday...
    21 Aug. 2021
    I had the true honor of directing the first iteration of this play— it’s a truly moving piece with a beautiful but believable dynamic between the characters. As someone who’s worked on it, I can say it’s a lot to sink your teeth into in the best possible way and I think many an actor or director would be delighted to take it on. As a viewer / reader, this show deserves to be seen far and wide — it’s a masterful take on a topic that’s important, but hard to do well.
  • Merge
    2 Jul. 2021
    Merge is a thoughtfully written, earnest, and touching coming of age story about finding oneself and figuring out one's play in the world. My favorite element of the script is the relationship between the two characters, which is both believably written and heartwarming (we all need a Michy in our lives). This play would work wonderfully for both digital or "live" production, and I highly recommend it.
  • Dark & Stormy
    25 Jun. 2021
    A great short play that covers a genre I personally don't see enough of in contemporary/new plays: noir. The dialogue in this piece is especially noteworthy, as the banter and exchanges between the characters are engaging without giving too much away up front (read: wonderful opportunity for subtext work for actors!). Excellent take on the noir genre overall, and with just the right dose of comedy to boot.
  • 'Tiffany' is a Medieval Name
    25 Jun. 2021
    Earnest, funny, and original all at the same time! Brown offers a refreshing and engaging take on a vampire story, making clever and timely use of Zoom as a medium. Definitely recommend.
  • blank robbery
    25 Jun. 2021
    Literally anyone can walk into your life and change it, in any way, at any time, and that's exactly what Lee's "blank robbery" explores... and does so in a unique and engaging way. The relationships between the characters-- both old and new-- draw in the attention and make one thing, and I especially enjoyed the banter between Keyanna and Nate. This is a fascinating short piece that would make a great stage production or short film.
  • The Pee Test
    25 Jun. 2021
    With characters you can't help but like and an equal parts honest-but-absurd (in the best way) take on the unique quirks of young love, Hoke has crafted a delightful and engaging short play. It's the kind of piece that inhabits that elusive sweet spot where it's complete on its own but also leaves you wondering what could possibly happen next. Overall a very enjoyable ride!

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