Recommended by Greg Mandryk

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    Okay, so there's a sharp turn in this one. I don't want to give too much away, so just read it and prepare for a gut-punch. Also, teachers are severely underpaid.

    Okay, so there's a sharp turn in this one. I don't want to give too much away, so just read it and prepare for a gut-punch. Also, teachers are severely underpaid.

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    I'm no sports fan, but Rand Higbee's love for the American pastime is infectious and flavors every single scene in this delightful short play. Also, the Amazing Bob is hilarious!

    I'm no sports fan, but Rand Higbee's love for the American pastime is infectious and flavors every single scene in this delightful short play. Also, the Amazing Bob is hilarious!

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    This is a masterclass in exposition. Houk opens on what may very well just be a normal rooftop gathering atop an urban apartment complex, but then the awful, little breadcrumbs start to trickle out, painting a horrific mural of the dystopian world these characters inhabit. Oh, and that beautifully executed ending... <shiver>!

    This is a masterclass in exposition. Houk opens on what may very well just be a normal rooftop gathering atop an urban apartment complex, but then the awful, little breadcrumbs start to trickle out, painting a horrific mural of the dystopian world these characters inhabit. Oh, and that beautifully executed ending... <shiver>!

  • Feral

    by Ross Tedford Kendall

    Anyone looking for a two-hander for a pair of thirty-something actresses would do well to consider Feral by Ross Tedford Kendall. Kendall hints at the relationships that exists among these two women and their mother without giving definitive answers, thereby leaving much to interpretation. It would be interesting to see what multiple casts could do with this text.

    Anyone looking for a two-hander for a pair of thirty-something actresses would do well to consider Feral by Ross Tedford Kendall. Kendall hints at the relationships that exists among these two women and their mother without giving definitive answers, thereby leaving much to interpretation. It would be interesting to see what multiple casts could do with this text.

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    I got to see a reading of this at the Valdez Theatre Conference and was absolutely delighted. It's a classic screwball comedy with modern sensibilities. I just love how Gill's script allows the actors to cut loose and have fun with it. Highly recommended!

    I got to see a reading of this at the Valdez Theatre Conference and was absolutely delighted. It's a classic screwball comedy with modern sensibilities. I just love how Gill's script allows the actors to cut loose and have fun with it. Highly recommended!

  • Greg Mandryk: The Cat by B.Z. Florida
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    In The Cat, B.Z. Florida very effectively taps into the dread of modern living wherein such simple acts as earning a living, purchasing goods, and paying your taxes can result in horrific and far-reaching consequences. Very thought-provoking stuff. Also, it makes me glad I'm a dog person.

    In The Cat, B.Z. Florida very effectively taps into the dread of modern living wherein such simple acts as earning a living, purchasing goods, and paying your taxes can result in horrific and far-reaching consequences. Very thought-provoking stuff. Also, it makes me glad I'm a dog person.

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  • Greg Mandryk: Inked by Caden Barley
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    This delightful, heartfelt, little two-hander explores themes of regret and, more importantly, making choices that you may someday learn to regret. Did it change my opinion that the average tattoo looks like a skin condition with a liberal arts background? No. But I thoroughly enjoyed the play. Well done!

    This delightful, heartfelt, little two-hander explores themes of regret and, more importantly, making choices that you may someday learn to regret. Did it change my opinion that the average tattoo looks like a skin condition with a liberal arts background? No. But I thoroughly enjoyed the play. Well done!

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  • Greg Mandryk: The Rebellious Angels Enjoy Malört by Michael C. O'Day
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    I saw a reading of this at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and it was one of the highlights of the week. In the hands of a capable cast, O’Day’s script is a goldmine of laughs. Pass the Malört! Or better yet, don’t!

    I saw a reading of this at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and it was one of the highlights of the week. In the hands of a capable cast, O’Day’s script is a goldmine of laughs. Pass the Malört! Or better yet, don’t!

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  • Greg Mandryk: A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe by Dan West
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    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

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  • Greg Mandryk: Art Duty by Daniel Prillaman
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    "I will cherish this memory until I forget it." Ha!

    Even if absurdism isn't your jam, Daniel Prillaman peppers Art Duty with enough witticisms to make it well worth a read.

    "I will cherish this memory until I forget it." Ha!

    Even if absurdism isn't your jam, Daniel Prillaman peppers Art Duty with enough witticisms to make it well worth a read.

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