Recommended by Melissa Schmitz

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    Growth in Isolation is a delightful, surprising little morsel for the digital theatre space.

    Growth in Isolation is a delightful, surprising little morsel for the digital theatre space.

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    Hilarious from start to finish. Soucy expertly captures the realism and absurdity of holiday fights and family feuds in this delightful 10-minute romp.

    Hilarious from start to finish. Soucy expertly captures the realism and absurdity of holiday fights and family feuds in this delightful 10-minute romp.

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    F---ing brilliant writing. Great for ensemble theatres. The rhymes and sex comedy are perfection, from the very first lines until End of Play.

    F---ing brilliant writing. Great for ensemble theatres. The rhymes and sex comedy are perfection, from the very first lines until End of Play.

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    KRAMPUS MY STYLE is a delightful, villainous morsel an actor can really sink their teeth into, complete with an ironic twist at the end.

    KRAMPUS MY STYLE is a delightful, villainous morsel an actor can really sink their teeth into, complete with an ironic twist at the end.

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    ARTEMISIA has everything! Art, feminism, lots of swearing, sex, an Italian duke, good writing - what else could you possibly want? Artemisia's life and the stories her paintings tell are deliciously woven together in this story about a real-life artist from 17th century Italy. ARTEMISIA has a long life ahead of it and will definitely help keep Lauren Gunderson on the "most-produced" lists where she belongs!

    ARTEMISIA has everything! Art, feminism, lots of swearing, sex, an Italian duke, good writing - what else could you possibly want? Artemisia's life and the stories her paintings tell are deliciously woven together in this story about a real-life artist from 17th century Italy. ARTEMISIA has a long life ahead of it and will definitely help keep Lauren Gunderson on the "most-produced" lists where she belongs!

  • Melissa Schmitz: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Minigan
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    John Minigan has crafted a fun and compelling solo adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW that offers a delightfully challenging tour de force for the actor tasked with performing it. A great opportunity for a dynamic character actor looking to demonstrate or extend their range in a show is pretty much guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

    John Minigan has crafted a fun and compelling solo adaptation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW that offers a delightfully challenging tour de force for the actor tasked with performing it. A great opportunity for a dynamic character actor looking to demonstrate or extend their range in a show is pretty much guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

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  • Melissa Schmitz: CYRANO ON THE MOON by Monica Cross
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    In CYRANO ON THE MOON, Monica Cross imagines a sequel in which our heroes earn a happier ending in the afterlife in this magical, whimsical short play that still allows time for swash-buckling and romance. Delightful.

    In CYRANO ON THE MOON, Monica Cross imagines a sequel in which our heroes earn a happier ending in the afterlife in this magical, whimsical short play that still allows time for swash-buckling and romance. Delightful.

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  • Melissa Schmitz: The Violet Sisters by Gina Femia
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    THE VIOLET SISTERS by Gina Femia is a play I still think about even though I read it a few years ago. If you want a two-hander with strong female leads, suspense, dynamic characters that actors can really sink their teeth into, realistic dialog, and a play about family, look no further. Highly highly recommend.

    THE VIOLET SISTERS by Gina Femia is a play I still think about even though I read it a few years ago. If you want a two-hander with strong female leads, suspense, dynamic characters that actors can really sink their teeth into, realistic dialog, and a play about family, look no further. Highly highly recommend.

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  • Melissa Schmitz: Teenage Dick (vaguely from Richard III) by Mike Lew
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    From the provocative title to the shocking conclusion, TEENAGE DICK by Mike Lew is a captivating, modern adaptation of RICHARD III that builds suspense with each scene, even when you "know" what's going to happen. The dramaturgy is tight, the dialog is realistic, even the names are clever, and it's one of the best plays I've read in the past few years. Highly recommend.

    From the provocative title to the shocking conclusion, TEENAGE DICK by Mike Lew is a captivating, modern adaptation of RICHARD III that builds suspense with each scene, even when you "know" what's going to happen. The dramaturgy is tight, the dialog is realistic, even the names are clever, and it's one of the best plays I've read in the past few years. Highly recommend.

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  • Melissa Schmitz: A Christmas Carol (But not as you know it!) by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Rachel Feeny-Williams' UNTITLED CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION takes the Dickens classic, modernizes it, swaps some gender roles, adds some slapstick, and delivers a delightful adaptation for those looking for a fun alternative to their holiday lineup.

    Rachel Feeny-Williams' UNTITLED CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION takes the Dickens classic, modernizes it, swaps some gender roles, adds some slapstick, and delivers a delightful adaptation for those looking for a fun alternative to their holiday lineup.

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