Recommended by John Medlin

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    This play manages to say a lot in its short run time. It is frustrating to see so many men get away with and rewarded for atrocious things. Especially when their victims are left with nothing but the scars of the encounter. Saturday(s) expertly explores that moment when enough becomes enough. Excellent dialogue. Brilliant use of silence. If you're looking for a short play for an evening of entertainment, this one would be an excellent pick.

    This play manages to say a lot in its short run time. It is frustrating to see so many men get away with and rewarded for atrocious things. Especially when their victims are left with nothing but the scars of the encounter. Saturday(s) expertly explores that moment when enough becomes enough. Excellent dialogue. Brilliant use of silence. If you're looking for a short play for an evening of entertainment, this one would be an excellent pick.

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    Debra Cole always does an excellent job on delivering on unique premises. Out There is just another excellent example of that. It is tense. Taunt. There are hints at some fascinating lore surrounding this extreme game of hide and go seek.

    Debra Cole always does an excellent job on delivering on unique premises. Out There is just another excellent example of that. It is tense. Taunt. There are hints at some fascinating lore surrounding this extreme game of hide and go seek.

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    Wow! I love when modern artists examine ancient myths through a modern lens, and War: A Love Story does that beautifully. The pacing in this play is immaculate. Aphrodite is painted as such a strong and compelling character. Sure, the piece plays fast and loose with the mythology, but it knows that. The Furies themself confirm it. It allows Megan to dismantle the patriarchal framework of these myths and give the divine feminine a chance to shine. I would love to see this show on stage one day.

    Wow! I love when modern artists examine ancient myths through a modern lens, and War: A Love Story does that beautifully. The pacing in this play is immaculate. Aphrodite is painted as such a strong and compelling character. Sure, the piece plays fast and loose with the mythology, but it knows that. The Furies themself confirm it. It allows Megan to dismantle the patriarchal framework of these myths and give the divine feminine a chance to shine. I would love to see this show on stage one day.

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    The flowery language in this one person one act does an excellent job of evoking this mystical air. Ken Love's worldbuilding makes submerging yourself into the world of the woman effortless. This play is atmospheric. Intentional. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a quick read.

    The flowery language in this one person one act does an excellent job of evoking this mystical air. Ken Love's worldbuilding makes submerging yourself into the world of the woman effortless. This play is atmospheric. Intentional. Definitely check it out if you're looking for a quick read.

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    This play slaps. Like, everything in it just works so well together. The characters are excellent mirrors for the world we live in today. The thing that most impressed me was the slow shift in tone as the play goes on. The first half is so funny. The passive aggressiveness and awkwardness got some good laughs out of me. The scene leading up to the optional intermission is great writing. The layering of the comments with the general chaos of the stream was masterful.

    This play slaps. Like, everything in it just works so well together. The characters are excellent mirrors for the world we live in today. The thing that most impressed me was the slow shift in tone as the play goes on. The first half is so funny. The passive aggressiveness and awkwardness got some good laughs out of me. The scene leading up to the optional intermission is great writing. The layering of the comments with the general chaos of the stream was masterful.

  • John Medlin: soft target by Emily Kaczmarek
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    Goodness what a fantastic play. I can just imagine what it would be like seeing this on stage. Reading it alone had me in tears. The premise is fantastic and inventive. This play needs to be seen and read by people. I know I'll be recommending it for anyone looking for a good read.

    Goodness what a fantastic play. I can just imagine what it would be like seeing this on stage. Reading it alone had me in tears. The premise is fantastic and inventive. This play needs to be seen and read by people. I know I'll be recommending it for anyone looking for a good read.

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  • John Medlin: 2 Shots of Baileys by Debra A. Cole
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    This is a really charming short play. Bailey and Bailey's chemistry comes off the page. Definitely a great pick for any short play festival.

    This is a really charming short play. Bailey and Bailey's chemistry comes off the page. Definitely a great pick for any short play festival.

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  • John Medlin: The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt by Brenton Kniess
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    I really love the concept of this play. It balances humor with heart with a message sure to touch anyone.

    I really love the concept of this play. It balances humor with heart with a message sure to touch anyone.

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  • John Medlin: the pigeon. by Jonathan V. Edmondson
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    This honestly was a healing play. As someone who is Queer, it really is hard to imagine a world where we can be who we want to be. Love who we want to love. Without fear. The monologues in the interlude were impactful and rich with character. The ending made me tear up. This was a touching piece of theatre that I would love to see on stage someday.

    This honestly was a healing play. As someone who is Queer, it really is hard to imagine a world where we can be who we want to be. Love who we want to love. Without fear. The monologues in the interlude were impactful and rich with character. The ending made me tear up. This was a touching piece of theatre that I would love to see on stage someday.

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  • John Medlin: Mrs. Whitman's Words for Women by Shayne Kennedy
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    The character work in this play is impressive! I love the core trio's friendship with one another. Ida was such a fun character to explore. Even Grace's brother was fun, even though he was an absolute tool. It serves as a great introduction to the First Wave of Feminism and the women who fought for reproductive rights.

    The character work in this play is impressive! I love the core trio's friendship with one another. Ida was such a fun character to explore. Even Grace's brother was fun, even though he was an absolute tool. It serves as a great introduction to the First Wave of Feminism and the women who fought for reproductive rights.

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