Recommended by Brenton Kniess

  • Brenton Kniess: Death of an Actor by Dan Taube
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    Dan Taube's DEATH OF AN ACTOR is the embodiment of what a good, sophisticated theatrical drama should be. The characters are full of charm and wit, which adds to the layers of the tragic turn this story takes. However, Taube never loses the sense of heart and empathy, which adds to our feelings towards Jeremy and Finn. This is a powerful piece that invokes the styles of Sam Shepard and Eugene O'Neil. Taube's play is truly remarkably crafted and hauntingly tragic. A must-read.

    Dan Taube's DEATH OF AN ACTOR is the embodiment of what a good, sophisticated theatrical drama should be. The characters are full of charm and wit, which adds to the layers of the tragic turn this story takes. However, Taube never loses the sense of heart and empathy, which adds to our feelings towards Jeremy and Finn. This is a powerful piece that invokes the styles of Sam Shepard and Eugene O'Neil. Taube's play is truly remarkably crafted and hauntingly tragic. A must-read.

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  • Brenton Kniess: Wake up with WKUP by Brent Alles
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    Truly a fun and innovative ten-minute! I love how it feels authentic and like a spoof at the same time. The characters are random and ridiculous in the best way possible. This would be a really fun play to not only see performed, but to perform in!

    Truly a fun and innovative ten-minute! I love how it feels authentic and like a spoof at the same time. The characters are random and ridiculous in the best way possible. This would be a really fun play to not only see performed, but to perform in!

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  • Brenton Kniess: HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS by Charles Scott Jones
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    Charles Scott Jones provides a peculiar nature of his vision of horror thriller, and oh what a treat that is! This one act is expertly layered and crafted as we get to see the story unfolds. It’s dark, fun, and wildly creative!

    Charles Scott Jones provides a peculiar nature of his vision of horror thriller, and oh what a treat that is! This one act is expertly layered and crafted as we get to see the story unfolds. It’s dark, fun, and wildly creative!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Coming Back To Life by Bruce Karp
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    Karp constructs an incredibly hilarious and honest comedy for older actors. The dialogue between Morris and Jack is fast-paced, witty, and direct. This play is a true comedic gem! Would love to see this staged!

    Karp constructs an incredibly hilarious and honest comedy for older actors. The dialogue between Morris and Jack is fast-paced, witty, and direct. This play is a true comedic gem! Would love to see this staged!

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  • Brenton Kniess: JOLLY, HAPPY SOUL by Jonny Bolduc
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    Bolduc has created something truly unique and hauntingly dark, but also very funny! The dark humor and relationship between Frosty and Karen is surprising, blunt, and fun. Bolduc also gives a flavor of nostalgia in this piece which to me, makes it even more wildly creative and engaging!

    Bolduc has created something truly unique and hauntingly dark, but also very funny! The dark humor and relationship between Frosty and Karen is surprising, blunt, and fun. Bolduc also gives a flavor of nostalgia in this piece which to me, makes it even more wildly creative and engaging!

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  • Brenton Kniess: The Jar by Julie Zaffarano
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    What fun! Julie Zaffarano creates an engaging and unique short play. The couple has this very dynamic chemistry that is extraordinarily developed. The dialogue is incredibly engaging, fun, and well-paced. A fantastic short that would be a gem at any short play festival!

    What fun! Julie Zaffarano creates an engaging and unique short play. The couple has this very dynamic chemistry that is extraordinarily developed. The dialogue is incredibly engaging, fun, and well-paced. A fantastic short that would be a gem at any short play festival!

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  • Brenton Kniess: The Geometry of You (a monologue) by Scott Sickles
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    Sickles crafts a deliciously dark and deviously monologue that is masterfully layered together. The journey Sickles takes the audience on is just breathtaking and shocking! This monologue is perfect for any actor wanting to provide audiences with an unforgettable experience.

    Sickles crafts a deliciously dark and deviously monologue that is masterfully layered together. The journey Sickles takes the audience on is just breathtaking and shocking! This monologue is perfect for any actor wanting to provide audiences with an unforgettable experience.

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  • Brenton Kniess: Death of Stand Up by Marilyn Ollett
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    Ollet writes a strong character attack on the current age of stand-up. This satire is a gem for any actor wanting to make a bold impression with their character!

    Ollet writes a strong character attack on the current age of stand-up. This satire is a gem for any actor wanting to make a bold impression with their character!

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  • Brenton Kniess: Get In The Fucking Robot by Sam Heyman
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    As a writer, Heyman always crafts a compelling world of heart, and humanity, and captures the human experience so eloquently. This short play is able to capture so much emotion and world-building in so little time.It's scary, thrilling, and heartfelt. An outstanding addition to any festival.

    As a writer, Heyman always crafts a compelling world of heart, and humanity, and captures the human experience so eloquently. This short play is able to capture so much emotion and world-building in so little time.It's scary, thrilling, and heartfelt. An outstanding addition to any festival.

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  • Brenton Kniess: Do You Have the Time? by Kate Danley
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    Wow! What a mad comedy romp! Funny, surprisingly dark, and deliciously fun, Kate Danley's DO YOU HAVE TIME? sets itself up for a success story at any short play festival. What fun!

    Wow! What a mad comedy romp! Funny, surprisingly dark, and deliciously fun, Kate Danley's DO YOU HAVE TIME? sets itself up for a success story at any short play festival. What fun!

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