Recommended by Morey Norkin

  • Morey Norkin: The Death of Gingerbread

    Reminiscent of a wonderful joke about a cat, THE DEATH OF GINGERBREAD (a goldfish) builds patiently with great humor to the hilarious punchline. But beyond the joke, Rand Higbee has given us two engaging characters who draw us in, unsuspecting what’s in store. A real treat!

    Reminiscent of a wonderful joke about a cat, THE DEATH OF GINGERBREAD (a goldfish) builds patiently with great humor to the hilarious punchline. But beyond the joke, Rand Higbee has given us two engaging characters who draw us in, unsuspecting what’s in store. A real treat!

  • Morey Norkin: Laundry Day

    I imagine cheers from the audience at the conclusion of this brilliant one-minute play. Go Danielle!

    I imagine cheers from the audience at the conclusion of this brilliant one-minute play. Go Danielle!

  • Morey Norkin: The Extension

    Ricardo Soltero-Brown’s dialogue practically leaps from the page! The negotiation between the two characters is filled with tension but also quite humorous. And what we learn about negotiation is that the ultimate objective is “how,” much more than who, what, where, or when. And that leaves me with the question: how do you write a play like this? I wish I knew and I wish I could see it performed.

    Ricardo Soltero-Brown’s dialogue practically leaps from the page! The negotiation between the two characters is filled with tension but also quite humorous. And what we learn about negotiation is that the ultimate objective is “how,” much more than who, what, where, or when. And that leaves me with the question: how do you write a play like this? I wish I knew and I wish I could see it performed.

  • Morey Norkin: Tag (three minute version)

    Talk about holding a grudge! This is such a clever, original piece that will certainly evoke memories of elementary school recess. Very funny!

    Talk about holding a grudge! This is such a clever, original piece that will certainly evoke memories of elementary school recess. Very funny!

  • Morey Norkin: The Curse

    Poor Beth! She just wants to make sure a stranger on the beach is ok, and she ends up having to deal with the annoying Jeremy, a cursed merman. But why would the unseen Donna put a curse on Jeremy? Could it be his constant merman-splaining? No one writes funnier dialogue than Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. And this is some of her best!

    Poor Beth! She just wants to make sure a stranger on the beach is ok, and she ends up having to deal with the annoying Jeremy, a cursed merman. But why would the unseen Donna put a curse on Jeremy? Could it be his constant merman-splaining? No one writes funnier dialogue than Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. And this is some of her best!

  • Morey Norkin: The Resurrectionists

    If you think about it, you can probably come up with a unique justification for any morally dubious behavior. And this pair of grave robbers have come up with a doozy! Robert LeBlanc has given us a wonderful comic duo that I would want to see played by Laurel and Hardy, if they could be resurrected. The introduction of the Watchman provides the perfect finish.

    If you think about it, you can probably come up with a unique justification for any morally dubious behavior. And this pair of grave robbers have come up with a doozy! Robert LeBlanc has given us a wonderful comic duo that I would want to see played by Laurel and Hardy, if they could be resurrected. The introduction of the Watchman provides the perfect finish.

  • Morey Norkin: How to Swindle a Nun, Extort a Museum and Save a Masterpiece from Oblivion

    This fast paced story of fine art intrigue could easily be subtitled “The Last Temptation of Christ.” The moral question being asked is what is our obligation when we come into possession of a valuable object and we know who the rightful owner is? Iyna Caruso uses humor, especially in the form of renaissance painter Jacopo de Barbari, who follows the modern day mystery of his missing masterpiece. A fun time, a painless art history lesson, and a serving of justice. Perfect for any one-act festival.

    This fast paced story of fine art intrigue could easily be subtitled “The Last Temptation of Christ.” The moral question being asked is what is our obligation when we come into possession of a valuable object and we know who the rightful owner is? Iyna Caruso uses humor, especially in the form of renaissance painter Jacopo de Barbari, who follows the modern day mystery of his missing masterpiece. A fun time, a painless art history lesson, and a serving of justice. Perfect for any one-act festival.

  • Morey Norkin: Kafka and the Doll

    Claudia Haas takes us on a beautiful adventure for all ages. And what we learn along with the central characters is that we all belong where we are loved and can give love in return. The storytelling moves deftly from sadness to fantasy to comical (Romeo and Juliet!) but always remains heartfelt. The incident this story is based on may not be true, but if it is, I’d like to believe it happened exactly like this.

    Claudia Haas takes us on a beautiful adventure for all ages. And what we learn along with the central characters is that we all belong where we are loved and can give love in return. The storytelling moves deftly from sadness to fantasy to comical (Romeo and Juliet!) but always remains heartfelt. The incident this story is based on may not be true, but if it is, I’d like to believe it happened exactly like this.

  • Morey Norkin: Dinkers Taming Bangers

    Pickleball, Shakespeare, and Tom Jones make a delightful combination as two women make a bet that they can change their male partners’ style of play. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience. With a Kim Ruyle play, it’s not unusual!

    Pickleball, Shakespeare, and Tom Jones make a delightful combination as two women make a bet that they can change their male partners’ style of play. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience. With a Kim Ruyle play, it’s not unusual!

  • Morey Norkin: Lost Lamb

    Wendy Vogel has created a deeply moving counterpoint between a conservative pastor’s sermon and his daughter’s personal story. The hypocrisy and hints of regret from the father are weighed against the pain and strength of the daughter. Brilliantly constructed, this piece cries out to be staged.

    Wendy Vogel has created a deeply moving counterpoint between a conservative pastor’s sermon and his daughter’s personal story. The hypocrisy and hints of regret from the father are weighed against the pain and strength of the daughter. Brilliantly constructed, this piece cries out to be staged.