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Recommended by Sam Heyman

  • The Female Gaze by Jillian Blevins
    2 Aug. 2023
    “ A marvelous short work. Jillian Blevins aims "The Female Gaze" at the plight of one famous mythical woman scorned -- and one lesser known one -- to question the arbitrary cruelty directed at women not because of their actions but because of who they are. I love both how transportive and how modern this play feels, effortlessly navigating the fantastical and the divine with only occasional, though memorable anachronism ("Deus ex whatever"). ”
  • A Little Lamb by Ricardo Soltero-Brown
    2 Aug. 2023
    “ Richly written, Ricardo Soltero-Brown's "A Little Lamb" is an engaging, gripping piece of theatre. This two-hander is a brain-bender for actors and audiences alike, bound to spark discussion and theorizing surrounding its subtly built world and ambiguous central relationship. Excellent! ”
  • Don't Let Them See You by Christopher Soucy
    2 Aug. 2023
    “ "It was like a vice squeezing the culture out of us." In this compelling monologue, Christopher Soucy articulates a painfully common experience, of the way that racial oppression and its assimilationist imperative shapes and twists the experiences of so many, but particularly Asian people in America. The specificity of this monologue allows it to tug at the heart strings and elicit a quiet rage on behalf of its speaker. Powerful. ”
  • Harry Vs James or The Cigarette Butt Incident by DC Cathro
    24 Jul. 2023
    “ What a marvelous, hilarious short play DC Cathro has produced! I had the pleasure of seeing this play read at the Valdez Theatre Fringe this summer and the energy in the audience was electric. "Harry vs. James" is a play that demands strong comic timing from its actors, but the comedic rewards for the cast and the audience are considerable. Perfect for any short play festival! ”
  • MRS. FREDERICKSON: A MIDDLE-SCHOOL TEACHER MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
    13 Jul. 2023
    “ As a former teacher with not even the smallest iota of the experience Mrs. Frederickson has, I connect with this exhaustion, this rage, this embattled passion captured by Wyndham's words.

    This is a powerful, scathing piece of theatre that speaks truth to a power that is increasingly ignorant, negligent, and unqualified to lead. Teachers do more work than they are paid for, and are paid much less mind than they are qualified for. It's not just Florida that has these problems, but the specificity of this monologue lends even more strength and immediacy to the problems highlighted. Excellent work! ”
  • Rewind by Morey Norkin
    13 Jul. 2023
    “ Wow! Morey Norkin has come up with something sinisterly special here. Rewind is a tight ten-minute play with more than its share of twists, and I loved every minute of it. That it left me wanting more just means Norkin is on exactly the right track - I have no doubt it will be a hit at short play festivals, provided they have a good prop budget! ”
  • welcome to the neighborhood by claire dettloff
    11 Jul. 2023
    “ Funny and furious in equal measure, "welcome to the neighborhood" effectively juxtaposes neighborly politeness with unrelenting rage. I love how Dettloff gives the actor total freedom over the choices made to create this character, as well as their approach toward gentle -- or not-so-gentle -- confrontation. A treat for a gifted comedic actor, even better than fresh blondies! ”
  • Stinky Girls by Kelsey Sullivan
    11 Jul. 2023
    “ Kelsey Sullivan has a brilliant, terrifying mind. "Stinky Girls" showcases a sensibility unafraid to dig into the unpleasant, unsettling sides of humanity in general, and womanhood in specific. It is a play whose laughter and connective moments give way to horror and despair in exquisite and theatrical ways. I am in awe of this play, and I may need a shower. Highly recommended! ”
  • Midler on the Roof by John Busser
    10 Jul. 2023
    “ I was on board just from the title, but with "Midler on the Roof" -- and all of his plays -- John Busser DELIVERS. This play has got it all -- shoe-related gags, wholesome, if dopy cops, digs at Kathy Najimy -- and it moves along at a breezy, joke-dense pace. This would be a hit with audiences, and hopefully with the Divine Miss M herself. Hilarious! ”
  • just jelly beans by Sarah Jae Leiber
    9 Jul. 2023
    “ Dreams are a funny thing. There are often a lot of strange thoughts and feelings wrapped up in them, and whether you understand what they mean or not, sometimes the only way to process dreams is to share them. With "just jelly beans," Sarah Jae Leiber captures one such instance of a dream being recounted, and all the strangeness and intimacy that comes with it. Semi-sweet and sad. ”

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