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Jack Levine takes an absurd concept and transforms it into a grounded and relatable look at the ebbs and flows of a relationship. ”
Moonlight Over L.A.byKen Love
19 Apr. 2024
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"Moonlight Over L.A." takes the nostalgic noir atmosphere and breathes life into it with fresh theatricality. Ken Love manages to combine crime, misogyny, race, and trauma and turn into it a cinematic exploration over the human condition within the time period from an original angle. ”
The 100% Success Rate of Christmas WishesbyCole Hunter Dzubak
18 Apr. 2024
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Cole Hunter Dzubak has written a holiday treat that pulls on your heartstrings through well-developed characters with beautiful and rhythmic dialogue. ”
AFTERMATHbyJonathan Turner Smith
18 Apr. 2024
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"Aftermath" approaches the subject matter of school gun violence with precision and care that, in return, transforms into a palpable deep dive into how a tragedy leaves its mark on those around it. This piece is stylized with distinct tableaus and transitions that give it the perfect amount of theatricality to engage audiences. ”
For the Love of Uvalde (Abridged): Inspired by the Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, TexasbyAyvaunn Penn
18 Apr. 2024
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Ayvaunn Penn has written one of the most poetic pieces of theatre that I have read. In order to write a theatre-for-social-change, the writer must have compassion towards the subject matter, and Penn does! ”
FIRST LIGHTbyMichele Clarke
18 Apr. 2024
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"First Light" presents us with a solid foundation of a woman desperately trying to find a way out of the emotions she feels coming up to the surface. This tightrope act is well-executed and makes us wonder if our protagonist is enlightened by it all. ”
First Date 2099byMike Byham
18 Apr. 2024
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"First Date 2099" is a sweet and futuristic look into how human beings will (potentially) find love. Byham's writing is strategic, giving us moments of humanity sprinkled into the robotic interactions between these two characters which breathes life into the audience. ”
Revenge of Eve byApril Lavalle
18 Apr. 2024
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"Revenge of Eve" is a clever and brilliantly written exploration of how religion seeps into the DNA of every individual who finds themselves in the midst of questioning. The dialogue is razor-sharp and fast-paced giving room for the audience to understand the complexities of these characters while never lagging in pace. This is one of the boldest scripts I've encountered in recent years and would love to see this produced! ”
Veterans of Community TheatrebyJacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
18 Apr. 2024
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"Veterans of Community Theatre" is a hilarious story highlighting the love and dedication for the arts many of us have. ”
It Was An AccidentbyApril Lavalle
18 Apr. 2024
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April Lavalle's wordplay is distinct, making the personalities of these two characters pop on the page. Lavalle handles the subject matter with an appropriate mix of sensitivity and humor that leads the audience to want more. ”