Recommended by John Medlin

  • John Medlin: Can I Get Uhhhh

    I don't know why, "sorry, we only have sliced cheese" had me cackling the way it did. "Can I Get Uhhhh" is a brilliant absurdist comedy. Cole keeps the jokes rolling with this one, frequently making me laugh out loud.

    I don't know why, "sorry, we only have sliced cheese" had me cackling the way it did. "Can I Get Uhhhh" is a brilliant absurdist comedy. Cole keeps the jokes rolling with this one, frequently making me laugh out loud.

  • John Medlin: ZILLIONAIRE SPACE TOURIST: A PRESS CONFERENCE: A MONOLOGUE

    This monologue made a few people come to mind. It's a clever exploration of the performative charity the ultra-wealthy love to do to drum up positive press. As an actor, I would love to tackle this satirical zillionaire. The writing is sharp and witty. The dark undertones are topical and are executed flawlessly. A very fine monologue!

    This monologue made a few people come to mind. It's a clever exploration of the performative charity the ultra-wealthy love to do to drum up positive press. As an actor, I would love to tackle this satirical zillionaire. The writing is sharp and witty. The dark undertones are topical and are executed flawlessly. A very fine monologue!

  • John Medlin: A Minute Past Midnight on Valentine's Day, or, the Untold Truth about Romantics [a 1-minute play]

    It's an amazing feat to be able to craft such an impactful moment in one minute. Steve G. Martin's short play is a heartbreaking scene that would be perfect for any acting exercise or short play festival. I could feel the moment Robin's heart broke. Beautifully done.

    It's an amazing feat to be able to craft such an impactful moment in one minute. Steve G. Martin's short play is a heartbreaking scene that would be perfect for any acting exercise or short play festival. I could feel the moment Robin's heart broke. Beautifully done.

  • John Medlin: Vegetables are Revolting!

    This 10-minute show proves sometimes it is okay to play with food. I always enjoy a La Cage Aux Folles reference too.

    This 10-minute show proves sometimes it is okay to play with food. I always enjoy a La Cage Aux Folles reference too.

  • John Medlin: Silent Minority

    What a reversal! Debra A. Cole has written a thoroughly entertaining 10-minute play about the struggles of dealing with difficult neighbors. It tackles misogyny, neighborhood relations, and workplace politics with ease. All while being a very funny short.

    What a reversal! Debra A. Cole has written a thoroughly entertaining 10-minute play about the struggles of dealing with difficult neighbors. It tackles misogyny, neighborhood relations, and workplace politics with ease. All while being a very funny short.

  • John Medlin: SO GAY

    Theatre of the Oppressed is a fantastic way to approach a lot of what is happening in the world today. "So Gay" by Debra A. Cole is a fine example of how. Having a show like this performed while I was in high school or middle school would have been a huge help! It's timely, well-researched, and gives a way for faculty to engage with stuff that happens to LGBTQIA+ youth every day. I hope this show makes its rounds with high schools around the country. Its message right now is a necessity.

    Theatre of the Oppressed is a fantastic way to approach a lot of what is happening in the world today. "So Gay" by Debra A. Cole is a fine example of how. Having a show like this performed while I was in high school or middle school would have been a huge help! It's timely, well-researched, and gives a way for faculty to engage with stuff that happens to LGBTQIA+ youth every day. I hope this show makes its rounds with high schools around the country. Its message right now is a necessity.

  • John Medlin: I Survived Being Haunted at my Childhood Home: Age 6

    I remember walking through my house late at night. The shadows playing tricks on me. This play puts that experience on stage. The night scenes are tense and atmospheric. The banter between Mom and Dad breaks the tension with its comic tone. "I Survived Being Haunted..." is a great, bite-sized horror suspense fit for any one-act festival.

    I remember walking through my house late at night. The shadows playing tricks on me. This play puts that experience on stage. The night scenes are tense and atmospheric. The banter between Mom and Dad breaks the tension with its comic tone. "I Survived Being Haunted..." is a great, bite-sized horror suspense fit for any one-act festival.

  • John Medlin: Time to Talk

    Christopher was able to accomplish so much in such a short play. Time to Talk is equal parts tragic and hope. It's a beautifully written piece that captures the brevity of life and the endlessness of possibility.

    Christopher was able to accomplish so much in such a short play. Time to Talk is equal parts tragic and hope. It's a beautifully written piece that captures the brevity of life and the endlessness of possibility.

  • John Medlin: Last Night, First Time

    Last Night, First Time is a touching short play. I love the frank discussions that the mother and daughter are able to have. Especially when it gets to topics that people tend to tip-toe around. It is a refreshing reminder that sometimes it's best to have those awkward, difficult talks. Yeah, you might end up imagining a family member in a compromising position, but you might end up protecting them from making the same mistakes you did. And sometimes that risk is worth it.

    Last Night, First Time is a touching short play. I love the frank discussions that the mother and daughter are able to have. Especially when it gets to topics that people tend to tip-toe around. It is a refreshing reminder that sometimes it's best to have those awkward, difficult talks. Yeah, you might end up imagining a family member in a compromising position, but you might end up protecting them from making the same mistakes you did. And sometimes that risk is worth it.

  • John Medlin: Coff(ee)in

    Cole really knows how to raise the "stakes" in their plays, don't they? This piece was fun. I love the chemistry between Danny and Blair. Navigating a blind date can be so awkward and it was a joy to see these two stumble through it.

    Cole really knows how to raise the "stakes" in their plays, don't they? This piece was fun. I love the chemistry between Danny and Blair. Navigating a blind date can be so awkward and it was a joy to see these two stumble through it.