Recommended by Kathleen Maule Holen

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    Oh, dear! I have seen the future and it is mine! From this day forward I will be kinder to those folks in Customer Service. Highly recommended. Lesson learned!

    Oh, dear! I have seen the future and it is mine! From this day forward I will be kinder to those folks in Customer Service. Highly recommended. Lesson learned!

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    I laughed until I realized the gravity of the situation. Who dares pull on Superman's cape? The shock hits when one realizes that if Superrman can't win, who can? Highly recommended as a needed commentary on our times.

    I laughed until I realized the gravity of the situation. Who dares pull on Superman's cape? The shock hits when one realizes that if Superrman can't win, who can? Highly recommended as a needed commentary on our times.

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    In this microcosm of history one feels the horror of WWII through the experience of Rose. It seems that the cruelty humans are capable of inflicting are boundless when motivated by misplaced duty and false beliefs. We are left with only a glimmer of hope that she will be rescued. There are many life lessons to be learned from this short play. In particular,that history can be repeated. Recommended for thought provoking performances.

    In this microcosm of history one feels the horror of WWII through the experience of Rose. It seems that the cruelty humans are capable of inflicting are boundless when motivated by misplaced duty and false beliefs. We are left with only a glimmer of hope that she will be rescued. There are many life lessons to be learned from this short play. In particular,that history can be repeated. Recommended for thought provoking performances.

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    This is a lovely play about a very special kind of loving relationship. Plutonic, or is it, really? Will it grow, will there be a tragic end, will it just fizzle out? Time will tell. The gentle kindness of the script consumed me from the very beginning. The mystery of the love story kept me guessing. Definitely recommended.

    This is a lovely play about a very special kind of loving relationship. Plutonic, or is it, really? Will it grow, will there be a tragic end, will it just fizzle out? Time will tell. The gentle kindness of the script consumed me from the very beginning. The mystery of the love story kept me guessing. Definitely recommended.

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    I loved this play. Ok, I may be a bit biased. I'm a Michigander and retired nurse who lives in Topeka and whose son lives in South Carolina. This play triggered so many memories of my life in Michigan; my father,the North woods and being a Michigan girl. Only thing missing is Vernors and a Coney Island. Otherwise,it is heavenly. Baughman instills such a deep peace into the dying process that the play is comforting on many levels. It will be a great addition to any festival of short plays.

    I loved this play. Ok, I may be a bit biased. I'm a Michigander and retired nurse who lives in Topeka and whose son lives in South Carolina. This play triggered so many memories of my life in Michigan; my father,the North woods and being a Michigan girl. Only thing missing is Vernors and a Coney Island. Otherwise,it is heavenly. Baughman instills such a deep peace into the dying process that the play is comforting on many levels. It will be a great addition to any festival of short plays.

  • Kathleen Maule Holen: FIRST CONTACT by Debra A. Cole
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    Funny but with a chilling message, this short play is a quick reminder to take a look at ourselves from an outside perspective. I can picture it being performed and almost hear the discussions in the car on the way home from the theater. The message is clear. Highly recommended.

    Funny but with a chilling message, this short play is a quick reminder to take a look at ourselves from an outside perspective. I can picture it being performed and almost hear the discussions in the car on the way home from the theater. The message is clear. Highly recommended.

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  • Kathleen Maule Holen: Visibly Invisible by Marilyn Ollett
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    The playwright is probably not from Kansas like I am, but this play is spot on in describing the problems and the blessings that come with aging no matter where one lives. I laughed out loud as I read the all too familiar encounters with invisibility faced by the actor and myself (aged 77) for that matter. I loved the revenge scene at the computer store and may try that one myself. I definitely recommend this for performance.

    The playwright is probably not from Kansas like I am, but this play is spot on in describing the problems and the blessings that come with aging no matter where one lives. I laughed out loud as I read the all too familiar encounters with invisibility faced by the actor and myself (aged 77) for that matter. I loved the revenge scene at the computer store and may try that one myself. I definitely recommend this for performance.

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  • Kathleen Maule Holen: The 146 Point Flame by Matthew Salazar-Thompson
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    This well written and evocative play brings tragic death to life. The imagery is astounding and the story, based on true events, is compelling. One experiences the frightening tragedy as if there with them through the words of each character. The play structure is unique and draws the audience in. I highly recommend this thought provoking work.

    This well written and evocative play brings tragic death to life. The imagery is astounding and the story, based on true events, is compelling. One experiences the frightening tragedy as if there with them through the words of each character. The play structure is unique and draws the audience in. I highly recommend this thought provoking work.

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  • Kathleen Maule Holen: Edison's Last Breath by Dan West
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    Unique plot and timely illustration of the wages of greed and self importance. Edison was known for being shall we say,unkept. Perhaps it was bad breath?
    The new ending does bring the play to a conclusion that satisfies those wanting to see Funk get his come-uppence. Honestly I likesd the first version better- but that's just me. The producers,directors and audiences are the ones that count. I will say audiences seem to like ghosts.
    Good luck with this one. I still think the overall plot is brilliant!
    Kathe H

    Unique plot and timely illustration of the wages of greed and self importance. Edison was known for being shall we say,unkept. Perhaps it was bad breath?
    The new ending does bring the play to a conclusion that satisfies those wanting to see Funk get his come-uppence. Honestly I likesd the first version better- but that's just me. The producers,directors and audiences are the ones that count. I will say audiences seem to like ghosts.
    Good luck with this one. I still think the overall plot is brilliant!
    Kathe H

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  • Kathleen Maule Holen: EQUALS OF A NATURE by Jack Levine
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    A funny yet thought provoking scenario.This play will certainly generate discussions in the car on the way home from the theater! What is love and marriage without trust? What is trust without truth? Who are these two people, really. Satisfying twist at the end. You go girl!

    A funny yet thought provoking scenario.This play will certainly generate discussions in the car on the way home from the theater! What is love and marriage without trust? What is trust without truth? Who are these two people, really. Satisfying twist at the end. You go girl!

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