Recommended by Morey Norkin

  • Cremains to Be Seen
    5 Apr. 2024
    I love puns, but a funeral home setting is probably the last place I would have expected to find so many. And I enjoyed every one! That’s not to say this short piece is all fun and games. Anastasia Wild does an expert job of balancing the humor with what is at heart a story of grief and family conflict. But the puns!
  • Waiting for Roger
    3 Apr. 2024
    Three dogs in a bar doing what dogs do. Having drinks, chowing down, and discussing their fear of upcoming fireworks. Their friend, Roger, could probably help, but like Godot, he’s a no-show. There is, of course, a strong visual element to this charming play, and it’s fun to imagine all the possibilities for costumes and stage business as actors assume these roles. WAITING FOR ROGER is sure to be a festival favorite.
  • mrs. reynolds
    3 Apr. 2024
    You will be hard pressed to find a more original, absurd, and wacky play than this. And through all the zaniness and blood it actually is an interesting commentary on women’s roles as caregivers. Or maybe not. I’m not sure. I just know this really appealed to me and I would love to see it live!
  • Big Mouth Thunder Thighs
    2 Apr. 2024
    An amazing tour de force. Filled with outrageous comedy and heartbreaking reality, BMTT takes a wildly creative look at body image and the difficulty of self acceptance in the face of so much criticism. This must be absolutely stunning on stage.
  • PRIDE & PREJUDICE: A Play with Music from Jane Austen's Songbooks
    1 Apr. 2024
    Pure delight! Nora Louise Syran has created an entertaining adaptation with musical selections that serve the story perfectly. With such a large ensemble, this piece is ideal for schools or really any organization looking to put on a stage extravaganza.
  • Falling Off the Edge (Full Length)
    1 Apr. 2024
    Set up as potentially your typical rom-com where two women vie for the same hunk, FALLING OFF THE EDGE is anything but typical. First, there’s the backstory. The two women are both recovering alcoholics. The hunk is a Mormon, earnest in his faith but certainly not fitting a stereotype. Paul Donnelly provides plenty of humor nicely balanced with reflections on faith, love, friendship, and self discovery. A treat to read and no doubt a joy to see on stage.
  • Not That Ed
    31 Mar. 2024
    A delightful rom-com with many unexpected twists and turns. Each twist is funnier than the last. Two very funny roles await actors lucky enough to bring them to life.
  • Two Monologues, a Sandwich and a Floyd-Priskorn
    31 Mar. 2024
    Inside jokes abound. IYKYK. Only Chris Plumridge could write himself into a Daniel Prillaman play. And only he would think of such a totally off the wall (4 walls in this case) idea.
  • Double Helix
    29 Mar. 2024
    Spectacular! This story just pulls you in from the start, and the concept is so fascinating you can't help but want to know how things will turn out for twins raised essentially as an experiment. Once they are released to pursue higher education, their lives take decidedly different paths. The conflict is presented intelligently but is still capable of raising your blood pressure. A terrific ensemble piece and a director's dream!
  • Eesha's Dilemma
    26 Mar. 2024
    Discussions of finances in marriage can be challenging, especially when one spouse exerts control, as in this short scene. Fariq is unwilling to share details or accept sound advice from Eesha either through sheer stubbornness or some sense of pride. This intriguing short piece will ring true for many audiences, although half may have a hard time recognizing themselves.

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