Recommended by John Medlin

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    You know, I feel like this short play is how the interaction between Apollo and Oeddy would play out. Apollo clownin around, as he's prone to do, and Oedipus grappling with the startling realization that he's both slept with and birthed a lineage with his mother. This play is funny af. The banter is immensely enjoyable. The jokes are executed quite well. I could definitely see this play doing numbers at a one act festival for theatre people.

    You know, I feel like this short play is how the interaction between Apollo and Oeddy would play out. Apollo clownin around, as he's prone to do, and Oedipus grappling with the startling realization that he's both slept with and birthed a lineage with his mother. This play is funny af. The banter is immensely enjoyable. The jokes are executed quite well. I could definitely see this play doing numbers at a one act festival for theatre people.

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    "What's my crime? Being f****** majestic" is a brilliant line. I might just have to bookmark this monologue and save it for a comic audition, because this is an excellent piece for this. Not Tony is such a powerhouse of a character for comedic performers.

    "What's my crime? Being f****** majestic" is a brilliant line. I might just have to bookmark this monologue and save it for a comic audition, because this is an excellent piece for this. Not Tony is such a powerhouse of a character for comedic performers.

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    This play is an excellent premise delivered expertly. Elizabeth Keel peels back the world of this world slowly letting us fall in love with the two leads. There is a heart beating in the core of this play that gives it such life. Really wonderful writing.

    This play is an excellent premise delivered expertly. Elizabeth Keel peels back the world of this world slowly letting us fall in love with the two leads. There is a heart beating in the core of this play that gives it such life. Really wonderful writing.

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    I had an amazing time reading this play. The tongue in cheek tone is handled so well. Though the unicorn is a hysterical character, he helps to form a biting message of what it's like to exist in a feminine body in a patriarchal world.

    I had an amazing time reading this play. The tongue in cheek tone is handled so well. Though the unicorn is a hysterical character, he helps to form a biting message of what it's like to exist in a feminine body in a patriarchal world.

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    Porkchop isn't a play that's afraid to go to some absurd places. It dives headfirst into insanity and creates an experience you won't forget.

    Porkchop isn't a play that's afraid to go to some absurd places. It dives headfirst into insanity and creates an experience you won't forget.

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    I love a piece of absurdist theatre when it is done well. The Last Play Ever succeeds on every front. Its a laugh from start (or before the start in this case) to finish. There are so many brilliant comic bits put into this piece. My personal favorite involves a t shirt and a grass whistle. All of this is upheld by Drew Paryzer's polished dialogue.

    I love a piece of absurdist theatre when it is done well. The Last Play Ever succeeds on every front. Its a laugh from start (or before the start in this case) to finish. There are so many brilliant comic bits put into this piece. My personal favorite involves a t shirt and a grass whistle. All of this is upheld by Drew Paryzer's polished dialogue.

  • John Medlin: "Saturday(s)" by Ashleigh Ann Gardner
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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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  • John Medlin: OUT THERE - Horror Monologue by Debra A. Cole
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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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  • John Medlin: War: A Love Story by Megan Tripaldi
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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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  • John Medlin: After the Deluge by Ken Love
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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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