Recommended by Brenton Kniess

  • Brenton Kniess: Can You Hear Me Now? by Morey Norkin
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    A hysterical comedy that is begging to be staged! Great dialogue, relevant, and just pure fun. Thank you Morey!

    A hysterical comedy that is begging to be staged! Great dialogue, relevant, and just pure fun. Thank you Morey!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Come in for Coffee? by Christopher Plumridge
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    Christopher Plumridge writes a delicious dark comedy that makes for a terrific two hander. Christopher makes great moments happen naturally which makes for a well earned developments in this ten minute comedy.

    Christopher Plumridge writes a delicious dark comedy that makes for a terrific two hander. Christopher makes great moments happen naturally which makes for a well earned developments in this ten minute comedy.

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  • Brenton Kniess: Crossing an Ocean (MONOLOGUE) by Peter Fenton
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    I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Peter Fenton writes some of the best monologues I’ve ever read. There’s a deep emotional drive that pulls you in and keeps you in this space. Emotional, heartbreaking, and honest, Peter Fenton’s Crossing an Ocean is a monologue that will land you that role you’re looking for.

    I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Peter Fenton writes some of the best monologues I’ve ever read. There’s a deep emotional drive that pulls you in and keeps you in this space. Emotional, heartbreaking, and honest, Peter Fenton’s Crossing an Ocean is a monologue that will land you that role you’re looking for.

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  • Brenton Kniess: The Eighteenth Quinquennial Endlings Picnic by Jillian Blevins
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    This play is so fun yet so sad at the same time. Jillian Blevins does a phenomenal job with the world building and providing these delightful characters and fulfilling journey that will stick with you. So much to work with for designers, director, and actors. Would really love to see this staged!

    This play is so fun yet so sad at the same time. Jillian Blevins does a phenomenal job with the world building and providing these delightful characters and fulfilling journey that will stick with you. So much to work with for designers, director, and actors. Would really love to see this staged!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Peas in the Fried Rice by Larry Rinkel
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    Larry Rinkel whips up a fast paced comedy that will leave you wanting seconds! As someone who loves fast paced comedy, I really enjoyed what Rinkel builds around these characters in their seemingly traditional day. When can I direct this? If you’re hungry for a ten minute comedy, what are you waiting for, dig in!

    Larry Rinkel whips up a fast paced comedy that will leave you wanting seconds! As someone who loves fast paced comedy, I really enjoyed what Rinkel builds around these characters in their seemingly traditional day. When can I direct this? If you’re hungry for a ten minute comedy, what are you waiting for, dig in!

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  • Brenton Kniess: 2 Bdrm 1 Bath by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    I really enjoy the approach Floyd-Priskorn uses here. A really nice set up that is held up beautifully by this well crafted relationship. This is a great comedy that has great potential for both stage and screen. Lots to relish with this charmingly relatable comedy!

    I really enjoy the approach Floyd-Priskorn uses here. A really nice set up that is held up beautifully by this well crafted relationship. This is a great comedy that has great potential for both stage and screen. Lots to relish with this charmingly relatable comedy!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Two Cats Explain the Monstrous Moth Group by Ian Thal
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    There is so much delightful theatricality at play here! Ian Thal works magic and wonder into this mind bending, charming, hilarious treat of a ten minute play. Thal writes with great pace, deliciously wacky dialogue, and is expertly crafted. A perfect addition to any night of ten minute comedies!

    There is so much delightful theatricality at play here! Ian Thal works magic and wonder into this mind bending, charming, hilarious treat of a ten minute play. Thal writes with great pace, deliciously wacky dialogue, and is expertly crafted. A perfect addition to any night of ten minute comedies!

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  • Brenton Kniess: How About Them Dodgers by Philip Middleton Williams
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    Philip Middleton Williams crafts a clever farce that holds an unsuspecting amount of weight once you’re in on what’s happening. Great dialogue that is expertly layered allowing for a play that will stay with you.

    Philip Middleton Williams crafts a clever farce that holds an unsuspecting amount of weight once you’re in on what’s happening. Great dialogue that is expertly layered allowing for a play that will stay with you.

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  • Brenton Kniess: Spooky U: Music Theory 101 by Christopher Soucy
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    Christopher Soucy continues to develop wonderful world-building with this fantastic series! What are you waiting for? Start reading!

    Christopher Soucy continues to develop wonderful world-building with this fantastic series! What are you waiting for? Start reading!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Hearts and Crosses by James Perry
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    James Perry writes a lovely adaption here. Perry utilizes the setting very well which adds to O. Henry's original short story. Great atmosphere, wonderful execution of characters, and an overall excellent adaption.

    James Perry writes a lovely adaption here. Perry utilizes the setting very well which adds to O. Henry's original short story. Great atmosphere, wonderful execution of characters, and an overall excellent adaption.

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