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Recommended by Joe Swenson

  • Prior Engagement (or the Stairwell Death Play) by Hannah Lee DeFrates
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ At some point the brilliance of Hannah Lee DeFrates will be known by everyone. Everyone needs a safe space, place, something. You can't help but to root for the characters that Hannah has created in all of their quirky wonderful depressing ways. There is a series rooted in the library of works of this exceptional storyteller and this is a show that would be amazing to tell on stage, on screen, in a podcast. ”
  • Free hug by Dana Hall
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ We've all had that one great hug. That hug that you wanted again and again because it was warm and comfortable and safe. Imagine that's the talent you bring to the world. But also that you're ambitious, entrepreneurial, etc. That's the world that Dana has created and it's lovely and awkward and all things beautiful. Wonderful play by the exceptionally talented Dana Hall! ”
  • Turn Around Where Possible ( A Sat-Nav Dilemma) by Christopher Plumridge
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ Brilliant. One of the pillars of Christopher's two-handers is quick dialogue. In this scene with a navigation device, he doesn't disappoint. The show is funny and relevant, and we all need a little Sat-Nav in our lives. I needed this play today. Thank you Chris! ”
  • We Don't Have Much Time by Lou Jones
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ I don't think I'll be alone in saying that I had to read this twice and both times it read differently. A short play like this is supposed to be open-ended and Lou Jones creates a wonderful show that is full of mystery. You feel for Steven and wonder what is going on. Lou tells this story brilliantly and gives you just enough answers to shape your imagination into filling in the blanks. Wonderful show! ”
  • Ghost Hunting Live And Direct by Lou Jones
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ Who doesn't love a good ghost story? Lou Jones dials up a wonderful ghost story in three short scenes. We start with a benign premise, a social media influencer faking her way into viewers. The reluctant assistant, desiring to be truthful and authentic. Then the twist, as any good ghost story should have, there has to be a twist. What's one good twist without one more twist. This is where Lou cranks it up a notch and lands the punchline with conviction and a scream! Loved it! ”
  • This House by Lou Jones
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ Brilliant and for all the right reasons. It's like a well written joke with a thought-provoking punchline. Sure, you wonder why people love it and then hate it, though Lou does an awesome job of letting your imagination fill in the blanks. It's never really about the families moving in, it's about the agent. Great play! ”
  • On Queue by Morey Norkin
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ No one creates a better play about nothing than Morey Norkin. The quick dialogue, the twists and turns, the donuts, the line, the infinite possibilities that Morey explores in this humorous two-hander will bring a smile to your face and some out loud laughter at times. Norkin whisps you away to this nothingland where there aren't any real answers and plops the audience down in the middle of it. Love love love this play. Well done. ”
  • LARRY __________ OF SAN BERNARDINO: A MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ Asher once again gives it to you as he embodies the character and then pushes the character and the audience beyond the lines of comfort. The trouble with our world today is that there is a lack of true empathy and we want everyone else to be empathetic and what Asher does with this monologue is he forces you to be the one to take action to save the Larry _____'s of the world, protect them against an unrelenting world. Another fantastic monologue. ”
  • JERMAINE THE JACKHAMMER: A SECURITY GUARD MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ Asher's artistic eye creates a world in which the most machismo men on the planet can be broken down to tears by a champaign waterfall. Thematically Asher's architecture is designed to create a safe space for all through the eyes of Jermaine. His bravado comes through with passion and conviction as he shares his reasons for being an ally and his disdain for the toxic world that threatens that safety. Asher pulls from headlines to add another layer of authenticity to the monologue. A gripping monologue and I highly recommend! ”
  • WADE WRIGHTMAN: A MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    30 Aug. 2023
    “ I would be Wade Wrightman. Asher doesn't pull punches in this emotionally raw monologue about grieving, gun violence, inaction by those who are supposed to serve and protect. What is remarkable about this monologue is that you never get the sense that Wrightman is alone. Yet, he is horribly and undeniably all alone now and that hollow feeling is projected and internalized throughout this uncomfortable by design monologue. I empathize with Wade, I'm rooting for Wade to get his justice! ”

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