Recommended by Ian Donley

  • Ian Donley: Give Me Your Skin by Daniel Prillaman
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    Daneil Prillaman has managed to take one of the most popular storytelling tropes and give a fresh spin on it. The dynamic between these two characters subtly changes, giving it an unpredictable reveal that any audience would appreciate.

    Daneil Prillaman has managed to take one of the most popular storytelling tropes and give a fresh spin on it. The dynamic between these two characters subtly changes, giving it an unpredictable reveal that any audience would appreciate.

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  • Ian Donley: Shoots and Blathers by Anj Marie Riffel
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    This sweet and satirical play touches on the need of human connection in (arguably) one of the most inconvenient places to find it in.

    This sweet and satirical play touches on the need of human connection in (arguably) one of the most inconvenient places to find it in.

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  • Ian Donley: The Prickly Path by Anj Marie Riffel
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    This play is like a classic SNL skit that does its job in poking fun at its intended subject matter: cults. From rituals that include well-known "dances" to the Guru's clear and familiar manipulative talking points, this play packs a (humorous) punch.

    This play is like a classic SNL skit that does its job in poking fun at its intended subject matter: cults. From rituals that include well-known "dances" to the Guru's clear and familiar manipulative talking points, this play packs a (humorous) punch.

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  • Ian Donley: Southlake by Mike Byham
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    "Southlake" is part ghost story, part family drama that takes on guilt and shame fearlessly. Byham leads the audience on a journey to discover what it means to carry guilt and shame and what it does when it gets out of control.

    "Southlake" is part ghost story, part family drama that takes on guilt and shame fearlessly. Byham leads the audience on a journey to discover what it means to carry guilt and shame and what it does when it gets out of control.

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  • Ian Donley: Is This Franks Phone? by Christopher Plumridge
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    This piece stands out to me because of its turn from comedic to chilling in only a couple of pages. Well-crafted and entertaining, this piece has grit!

    This piece stands out to me because of its turn from comedic to chilling in only a couple of pages. Well-crafted and entertaining, this piece has grit!

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  • Ian Donley: Bronze Buddha - A Monologue by Robert Weibezahl
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    This bittersweet monologue about finding the little joys in the midst of grief is something that reads beautifully on the page and would be beautiful to see staged.

    This bittersweet monologue about finding the little joys in the midst of grief is something that reads beautifully on the page and would be beautiful to see staged.

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  • Ian Donley: Two Tomatoes Attend an Evening at the Theatre by Matthew Weaver
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    Matthew Weaver has written a silly and amusing short play about two (rotten) tomatoes who represent us as audience members at least at one point in time.

    Matthew Weaver has written a silly and amusing short play about two (rotten) tomatoes who represent us as audience members at least at one point in time.

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  • Ian Donley: Rapunzel, on the Couch by Jonny Bolduc
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    Jonny Bolduc has re-introduced the classic tale of Rapunzel from one of its most ignored voices: her hair. In this revamped exploration, Bolduc explores various hard-hitting issues while maintaining the airy fairytale atmosphere that leaves a strong impact.

    Jonny Bolduc has re-introduced the classic tale of Rapunzel from one of its most ignored voices: her hair. In this revamped exploration, Bolduc explores various hard-hitting issues while maintaining the airy fairytale atmosphere that leaves a strong impact.

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  • Ian Donley: Eve and Adam; Abel and Cain by Alaina Tennant
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    I love deconstruction plays, and Alaina Tennant has taken one of the Bible's most well-known stories and turned it into an unforgettable gem of one. Tennant adds unique theatricality through new compelling nuances within the character dynamics and language that breathes fresh life into them.

    I love deconstruction plays, and Alaina Tennant has taken one of the Bible's most well-known stories and turned it into an unforgettable gem of one. Tennant adds unique theatricality through new compelling nuances within the character dynamics and language that breathes fresh life into them.

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  • Ian Donley: Rainbow Games by John Mabey
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    "Rainbow Games" is a heartfelt story about embracing your truest self (even if it takes a series of "coming outs" one doesn't typically anticipate. The theme of acceptance in all stages is strong throughout the piece and gives the audience the reassurance it's okay to be gay (or bi or pan or even, dare I say, straight).

    "Rainbow Games" is a heartfelt story about embracing your truest self (even if it takes a series of "coming outs" one doesn't typically anticipate. The theme of acceptance in all stages is strong throughout the piece and gives the audience the reassurance it's okay to be gay (or bi or pan or even, dare I say, straight).

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