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Joe Swenson

Recommended by Joe Swenson

  • The Bear - Beginnings by Christopher Plumridge
    28 Dec. 2021
    “ There's a moment in this frightful monologue about a teddy bears' perceptions that I laughed completely out loud. At that moment I wasn't sure the involuntary noise was from being uncomfortable or the humor, or perhaps both. The tension is remarkable. Chris writes these bear monologues with such an incredible paintbrush of imagination while keeping the performance well within character. If you aren't reading The Bear Monologues, you are missing out on an incredible ride for sure. Beautiful and frightening! ”
  • Give Up The Ghost by Andrew Martineau
    28 Dec. 2021
    “ Andrew Martineau's Give Up The Ghost is a fantastic play. You're hooked from the first line of the play as these college students end up in the wrong place. There are twists and turns along the way that really make the ride enjoyable, eye opening, and somewhat educational as well. An absolutely fantastic ghost story with many metaphorical values written in to keep you going. Also, the language of the Civil War South is fantastic written. This play deserves an audience! ”
  • juice by Mackenzie Raine Kirkman
    23 Dec. 2021
    “ Wow! This was an incredible play to read, it would be an incredible play to see and experience. Mackenzie does an amazing job of stripping two characters down to raw emotion to allow the reader to experience without bias, their own biases. I felt all of my own experiences in life displayed through Blue and Green and as someone who has experienced extreme trauma in a similar way to the characters, I felt every emotion, every struggle, the entire evolution of the characters. Beautifully written, wonderfully staged, and so incredibly deep. Thank you Mackenzie for the experience. ”
  • What's in the Box?! by Randy Hunt
    23 Dec. 2021
    “ What an incredibly fun ride. Starts off in an aloof and seeming inconsequential conversation regarding the break-up of one of the main characters turns into a master class in building tension through ambiguity. My favorite part is how the show ends and what's really great about this short piece is that it could easily be expanded, and the ending would still be just as incredible. An ending that will stay with you for days. ”
  • Good Boy? by Rachel Feeny-Williams
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ What a fantastic play written from the pet's perspective. At points you root for Twinkle, you root for Gregory, and root for the next confrontation. This play has it all, tension, comedy, drama, and finally a resolution that you didn't know you wanted at points, but once it happens, you love it. I highly recommend this play. ”
  • The Bear - Reborn by Christopher Plumridge
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ The Bear - Reborn is a fantastic trip into the mind, err, stuffed mind of a teddy bear. As a stand-alone monologue, you sense the parallels of life's pursuits. Where you desire something more and when that something more is achieved, it leaves you with a sense of immense purpose. Interwoven into this overall narrative is Christopher's incredible ability to capture the environment in real time and describe it to the audience without feel encumbered by the description. I highly recommend The Bear - Reborn as well as the entire series. ”
  • Mummy and Me by Randy Hunt
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ You get all the right vibes from this wonderful "Odd Couple" style play between a night watchman and a mummy at a museum. Complete with a poignant plot line regarding friends and friendship, this comedy is sure to resonate with you. If you're looking for a show that feels good, Mummy and Me is your answer. ”
  • Familiar by Robert J. LeBlanc
    16 Dec. 2021
    “ Everything about this short play is amazing. I've seen it read live, I've read it a bunch of times, and every single time I feel the emotions that Jon feels throughout this wonderful short play. Watching my sister-in-law go through this with her mother makes me think of this play every single time she talks about her mom. The title of the play couldn't be more perfect. It's a brilliant piece of work, purposeful, thoughtful, and absolutely wonderful. Everyone should read, see, listen to this play. ”
  • Inside Man by Randy Hunt
    22 Nov. 2021
    “ This is a tremendous show, with a lot of intrigue and intensity. The show is a metaphor for the things in your life that keep you bound and how hard it is to break from the lingering strings that remain from your own incarcerations. Full of rich characters that make this a great acting piece as well. Very well done! ”

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