Recommended by DC Cathro

  • DC Cathro: George Floyd (monologue) by D. Lee Miller
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    An emotionally rich piece of storytelling. Decades of pain, anger, frustration, fear, boiled down into a sparse interaction. Believable, relatable, and a horrible reflection of the time we now live in. Powerful.

    An emotionally rich piece of storytelling. Decades of pain, anger, frustration, fear, boiled down into a sparse interaction. Believable, relatable, and a horrible reflection of the time we now live in. Powerful.

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  • DC Cathro: Likeminded Thoughts on the Nature of Permanence by Scott Sickles
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    Sickles can pack so much into just a few lines. This short is chock full of fun and drama, reminiscent of the classic film comedies. It’s not easy to get fully realized characters in 2 pages, but Sickles nails it.

    Sickles can pack so much into just a few lines. This short is chock full of fun and drama, reminiscent of the classic film comedies. It’s not easy to get fully realized characters in 2 pages, but Sickles nails it.

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  • DC Cathro: Triple Word Score by Emily McClain
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    A surreal beginning careens into a conflict of what may or may not be love, with a punch-in-the-gut twist thrown in for good measure. A roller coaster of a short play, hard and emotionally full of range for two actors to sink their teeth into.

    A surreal beginning careens into a conflict of what may or may not be love, with a punch-in-the-gut twist thrown in for good measure. A roller coaster of a short play, hard and emotionally full of range for two actors to sink their teeth into.

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  • DC Cathro: Not Exactly a Lullaby (a monologue) (Playing on the Periphery #4) by Scott Sickles
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    Childhood is a minefield, and Sickles captures a quiet, terrible moment of regret and pain and fear perfectly. Because of his actions, Robert only has one Person left to confess to and this moment is portrayed with heartbreaking vulnerability. So, so sweet and sad.

    Childhood is a minefield, and Sickles captures a quiet, terrible moment of regret and pain and fear perfectly. Because of his actions, Robert only has one Person left to confess to and this moment is portrayed with heartbreaking vulnerability. So, so sweet and sad.

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  • DC Cathro: Blanche in a Wheelchair by Aaron Leventman
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    A dark comedy, a drama tempered with pratfalls, and you’ll recognize this kind of relationship. Ted and Danny bicker in a way that says true love. Reminiscent of old “buddy comedies” but with a dash of camp and real heart.

    A dark comedy, a drama tempered with pratfalls, and you’ll recognize this kind of relationship. Ted and Danny bicker in a way that says true love. Reminiscent of old “buddy comedies” but with a dash of camp and real heart.

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  • DC Cathro: Puppers [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
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    Less a play, more an energetic poem! A delightful foray into the mind of a simple beast, and one I find myself envious of these days. Hey Steve, this would also make for a pretty great children’s book. Wonderful fun!

    Less a play, more an energetic poem! A delightful foray into the mind of a simple beast, and one I find myself envious of these days. Hey Steve, this would also make for a pretty great children’s book. Wonderful fun!

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  • DC Cathro: Camp Killspree by Sean Abley
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    Ridiculously campy, bloody, catty, funny, and gay! This romp through the pop-culture pantheon of horror movies with a queer twist is twisted indeed. Hilarious cliches, one-liners, and action throughout. Leave Mama at home for this one! Super funny and (did I mention) super gay?

    Ridiculously campy, bloody, catty, funny, and gay! This romp through the pop-culture pantheon of horror movies with a queer twist is twisted indeed. Hilarious cliches, one-liners, and action throughout. Leave Mama at home for this one! Super funny and (did I mention) super gay?

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  • DC Cathro: And the Wisdom to Know the Difference by Philip Middleton Williams
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    A powerful piece rich in history and the complicated relationship between a father and son. Williams has a way with dialogue that is so natural when using humor to diffuse tense situations. Especially poignant to anyone familiar with the 12-Step programs, but still accessible.

    A powerful piece rich in history and the complicated relationship between a father and son. Williams has a way with dialogue that is so natural when using humor to diffuse tense situations. Especially poignant to anyone familiar with the 12-Step programs, but still accessible.

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  • DC Cathro: Antagonism, or, Some People Like to P*ss in the Pool [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
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    A pointed statement about “to each their own” wrapped up in a short and sweet bow. This micro-play has shades of Chicago’s Neo-Futurists, which is a huge compliment. Visual, full of action, emotional... all in one minute. Quite a feat, and one Martin excels at.

    A pointed statement about “to each their own” wrapped up in a short and sweet bow. This micro-play has shades of Chicago’s Neo-Futurists, which is a huge compliment. Visual, full of action, emotional... all in one minute. Quite a feat, and one Martin excels at.

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  • DC Cathro: The Object is to Prevent Moisture (Playing on the Periphery #5) by Scott Sickles
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    Scott Sickles writes so visually, so emotionally, and so vividly. He paints beautiful pictures with his words, and you can feel every bit of anger, angst, compassion, betrayal, and forgiveness. In just a few pages, a few lines, you know these kids as real humans in a world that doesn’t get them. Lovely stuff in here.

    Scott Sickles writes so visually, so emotionally, and so vividly. He paints beautiful pictures with his words, and you can feel every bit of anger, angst, compassion, betrayal, and forgiveness. In just a few pages, a few lines, you know these kids as real humans in a world that doesn’t get them. Lovely stuff in here.

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