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Joe Swenson

Recommended by Joe Swenson

  • Glory Days by Robert J. LeBlanc
    11 Jan. 2022
    “ The first thing you’ll note is that the pace of the monologue matches the passion of the character. The relationship between the DJ and Kid is one that is easily identifiable and relatable. Filled with imagery and nostalgia, Bob takes us on a familiar journey and delivers the overarching message effectively only to leave us hanging in the end. What was the record? For me it was The Boss’ Glory Days. Great Monologue. ”
  • The Ebenezer Effect by Randy Hunt
    11 Jan. 2022
    “ From the moment I started in on this play I couldn’t stop smiling. Randy Hunt has taken an unforgettable character from a timeless classic and concluded his story in the most remarkable way. The boy that confirms its Christmas for Ebenezer then takes this turn of events and follows Ebenezer’s example into a cascade of giving. Randy’s ability to create fantastic relationships is a staple in his shows, but the relationship between the family and Jane is one of my favorites! Excellent work, hope to see this on a stage in December 2022! ”
  • Victim by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    10 Jan. 2022
    “ Wow. Poor Natalia. While I read this, I often thought of the power that the right performance could give this character as you learn about her entire life from before she was born to the day of this moment in a Psychiatrist office. While this piece is a monologue, there are a plethora of characters, from Anton to Sergei to her mother, to the ornament. It's heart wrenching. Rachel has created a character that you root for, even though you know she's in the safety of a doctor's office. Fantastic writing! ”
  • All The King's Horses by Doug DeVita
    10 Jan. 2022
    “ The word that keeps coming to my mind while I read this was incredible. The structure, the characters, the character arc, the vivid representation of so many different facets of this story, and the story itself: incredible. Doug DeVita tells this story as if he was there, witnessed every single detail of every single moment and just when you think he can't push the story any further out of your comfort zone, Hella tells a piece of her story that brought me to tears. This show must be produced. Either on stage or in film. Incredible. ”
  • An Invocation To His Muse by Aly Kantor
    9 Jan. 2022
    “ Immediately Aly Kantor takes you to not only another time but also another world. I imagine Aly standing there, staring at this painting, formulating a fantastically compassionate story. In a world where literally anything can inspire us to tell a story, Kantor has taken art and made brilliant art with it. A masterpiece. ”
  • Mary Pickford First Breaks Her Silence (1 minute play) by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman
    9 Jan. 2022
    “ 4 words in this one-minute piece. 4 hilarious words from the two parts in the scene. 4 gloriously hilarious words that are absolutely perfect for the scene. Excellent ”
  • Kentucky Lemonade by Julie Zaffarano
    9 Jan. 2022
    “ I was hooked from the VERY FIRST LINE! It made me desire more creative dialogue and Julie doesn’t disappoint. The poignant relationships between two generations, the fresh dialogue, the superstitions and matching birthmarks, it’s quite an enjoyable ride. Kudos Julie! ”
  • Fable by Doug DeVita
    8 Jan. 2022
    “ I’m in awe of this play. It’s brilliant from beginning to end. I’ve never read a play that I was more impressed with visually. The relationships are so palpable, so real, and the dialogue serves to hold their bonds with an authentic experience for the audience. The unique flow to the story keeps your attention from the first placard to the fading numbers. Astounding. Deserving of all the success for sure and deserving of more. I’m going to sit down and read it again. It’s that good. ”
  • Affairs by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    8 Jan. 2022
    “ Rachel has built a pair of remarkable characters. I think we all wish we had the confidence of Vivienne, but are too often Helen’s. The forethought and purpose behind Vivienne’s dialogue had me thinking that there might’ve been a 3rd option. The ambiguous ending after a high paced act/react, was perfect. Rachel’s writing is so sublime that when you expect a twist she waits and when you least expect it, she hits you with it. Fantastic script. ”
  • The Shirt by Ellen Davis Sullivan
    8 Jan. 2022
    “ What a fantastic play. Ellen cleverly hides the direction this play ends up going. While you're rooting against the brother initially, Ellen does an amazing job of slowly eroding that position up until the end! Beautiful piece. ”

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