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John Medlin

Recommended by John Medlin

  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SLAM, a 10-minute LGBTQ+ comedy in modern language by Arianna Rose
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ I have a special place in my heart for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Arianna Rose captures the comedy of the original piece, while breathing a new, and queer, life into it. Sappho brings in the Puck-like banter and meta theatricality. Helena and Hermia's relationship is melodramatic and quite funny. A Midsummer Night's Slam is a clever romp in one of Shakespeare's most memorable worlds. ”
  • OPEN UP by Sam Heyman
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ It's interesting how a place meant for healing can be so damaging. "Open Up" is a play where healing is found in therapy, but not in the way that it is intended. Sam Heyman's clever use of language sets up later reveals with nuance. Clay is a deeply compelling protagonist, and their struggle feels real. As does the danger they are in. The pace of the piece is built into the dialogue. It's a play that showcases Heyman's storytelling prowess in a compact ten minutes. ”
  • Horror Baby by CLAUDIA PERRY
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ "Horror Baby" is a chilling short play by Claudia Perry about the cages migrant children are put in through immigration. It suggests that, while in some cases are quite literal, the cages are those set upon people by society. It's the broken foster system. It's the lack of support for migrant children. It's the families separated due to a fundamentally flawed immigration system. It begs the reader or audience to consider if systems should exist that judge whether or not a person has a right to merely exist within a country. The play is short, but impactful. Well done. ”
  • A Dream Of Japanese Horror by Rob Matsushita
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ Rob Matsushita sure knows how to inject fun into the apocalypse. "A Dream of Japanese Horror" is a short piece that knows the genre it's situated in. The self-awareness is where this piece soars. The dialogue flows naturally. The story is engaging. The twist is masterfully handled. I highly recommend producing this piece. ”
  • A Lot of Time to Think by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ "A Lot of Time to Think" is a cheeky short horror isn't it. Cole Dzubak knows how to insert humor in dark stories, but not detract from the horror of what is happening. This piece kept me engaged. The twist at the end was well executed. It makes me want more of this world. ”
  • A Three-Wish Bar by Cole Hunter Dzubak
    30 Nov. 2022
    “ I love a dark comedy. Cole Hunter Dzubak gave me exactly what I love about the genre in "A Three-Wish Bar." It's equal parts camp and creep. I can see this being edited to suit just about any audience. I love the touch of avoiding gendered language. The flexibility of this piece makes it a great addition to any spooky one act festival. Solid work! ”
  • Snowing In November by Jaxson Mackling
    28 Nov. 2022
    “ "Snowing in November" by Jaxson Mackling is a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly night. Beth and Jenna's relationship is fun to read. Their lines bounce back and forth with ease. One line about a haunting was particularly well done. The play is concise, festive, and a good read for the Christmas season. ”
  • A Tragedy Of Owls by John Mabey
    10 Nov. 2022
    “ WWII Amsterdam serves as a backdrop for this tragic drama "A Tragedy of Owls." John Mabey uses flowery language to great effect in telling the story of Willem and his coconspirators. It shines an interesting light on the treatment of LGBTQIA+ individuals in Nazi-occupied territories, and on the treatment of Queer people in the recording of history. ”

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