Recommended by Ian Donley

  • Ian Donley: Rivalry by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    RIVALRY is a down-to-earth exploration of unresolved feelings amongst two sisters that hangs over their mother's dire situation. Rachel finds a way to make the story come alive in an organic way through unique technical choices and character-driven dialogue that gives the story its richness.

    RIVALRY is a down-to-earth exploration of unresolved feelings amongst two sisters that hangs over their mother's dire situation. Rachel finds a way to make the story come alive in an organic way through unique technical choices and character-driven dialogue that gives the story its richness.

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  • Ian Donley: Just Not Getting It by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Despite this play's playful tone, Feeny-Williams manages to pack a punch with the underlying message of being willing to advocate for yourself in life.

    Despite this play's playful tone, Feeny-Williams manages to pack a punch with the underlying message of being willing to advocate for yourself in life.

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  • Ian Donley: Person (A Monologue) by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Rachel Feeny-Williams' monologue reads like a free verse poem, which makes it captivating and gives the actor performing space to explore. This monologue is so well-written that it can seemingly be interpreted as openly as the performer wants, which makes the possibilities of having it impact its audience endless.

    Rachel Feeny-Williams' monologue reads like a free verse poem, which makes it captivating and gives the actor performing space to explore. This monologue is so well-written that it can seemingly be interpreted as openly as the performer wants, which makes the possibilities of having it impact its audience endless.

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  • Ian Donley: It's Spring! by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Rachel Feeny-Williams writes a clever and light-hearted short play about different weather types and how they, much like the city council she portrays them as, get to dictate the rules.

    Rachel Feeny-Williams writes a clever and light-hearted short play about different weather types and how they, much like the city council she portrays them as, get to dictate the rules.

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  • Ian Donley: My Vagina Has A First Name by Dana Hall
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    Dana Hall has written a script about one of the most delicate subjects in our society and given it a humorous and touching perspective.

    Dana Hall has written a script about one of the most delicate subjects in our society and given it a humorous and touching perspective.

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  • Ian Donley: Moving Day by Marilyn Ollett
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    MOVING DAY is melancholic yearning for the people we've lost in life to come back to us. Ollett does a beautiful job capturing these feelings with a hint of theatrically to make the play feel otherworldly.

    MOVING DAY is melancholic yearning for the people we've lost in life to come back to us. Ollett does a beautiful job capturing these feelings with a hint of theatrically to make the play feel otherworldly.

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  • Ian Donley: Death of Stand Up by Marilyn Ollett
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    As a Gen Zer who has seen many comedians who specializes in dark and borderline offensive comedy try to market themselves via social media, Marilyn Ollett's script is spot on in its depiction of finding the line between humor and obscenity.

    As a Gen Zer who has seen many comedians who specializes in dark and borderline offensive comedy try to market themselves via social media, Marilyn Ollett's script is spot on in its depiction of finding the line between humor and obscenity.

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  • Ian Donley: The Closet Door by Sam Heyman
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    Sam Heyman's THE CLOSET DOOR is a sweet exploration of how coming out can be a scary yet cathartic experience. Heyman's script does a good job of not being overly predictable, and the relationship between Chip and Brett feels nuanced, making the eventual act of coming out authentic.

    Sam Heyman's THE CLOSET DOOR is a sweet exploration of how coming out can be a scary yet cathartic experience. Heyman's script does a good job of not being overly predictable, and the relationship between Chip and Brett feels nuanced, making the eventual act of coming out authentic.

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  • Ian Donley: OUR FAKE HISTORY by Nora Louise Syran
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    Nora Louise Syran's OUR FAKE HISTORY is a funny and touching story about fostering confidence in approaching and observing a critical lens, which is something that has caused quite a controversy in recent years. Syran's script pushes back against the oppression of it with ease and humor.

    Nora Louise Syran's OUR FAKE HISTORY is a funny and touching story about fostering confidence in approaching and observing a critical lens, which is something that has caused quite a controversy in recent years. Syran's script pushes back against the oppression of it with ease and humor.

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  • Ian Donley: I am the Center of My Universe by Nora Louise Syran
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    Nora Louise Syran presents a monologue about a woman doubting her place in the universe and portrays the inner turmoil with delicacy that makes the piece all the more relatable.

    Nora Louise Syran presents a monologue about a woman doubting her place in the universe and portrays the inner turmoil with delicacy that makes the piece all the more relatable.

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