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Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

Recommended by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

  • Abandon All Hope by Peter Fenton
    15 Jan. 2024
    “ Residing at the intersection of gay and godly, this four-person, post-death exploration takes us on the edifying journey of what we might learn about ourselves in the afterlife. Let’s just say - there’s hope in spite of the title! With a wink to Sarte’s “No Exit” and even a pinch of “The Wizard of Oz” self-discovery, these well-drawn characters rise to the occasion even with - or perhaps because of - their human flaws. I particularly appreciated the balanced structure of the play and the ample opportunities to incorporate multi-media. A solid choice for college-aged actors. ”
  • " ... Time's Up!" (30 minute version) by Trevor Martin
    6 Jan. 2024
    “ A snappy one act with an unexpected, intoxicating mix of the Gothic (insanity, decay, predatory female), noir, and comedy of menace. Deceptively minimalist in scale, its driving energy is generated by the unsettling relationship between the doctor and her patient. A relationship so cringe-worthy and wrong it’s fun. In the same way watching a house fire is fun. Disturbing, off-kilter, and laden with style, this play’s production possibilities are boundless. I would love to see it staged. ”
  • Heist! by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
    19 Dec. 2023
    “ This play was selected for the Snowdance 2024 season at Over Our Head Players.

    While we shouldn’t condone theft, I was kind of rooting for these bumblers who had the audacity to go after the Hope Diamond. I especially enjoyed the silent, invisible Marianne, a character we never see or hear but who is fully fleshed out by our thieves mere reactions to her mute responses. I would love to see more of these two. Well done. ”
  • Turn Around Where Possible ( A Sat-Nav Dilemma) by Christopher Plumridge
    19 Dec. 2023
    “ Admittedly, I’m one of those drivers who hurl abuse at the GPS system when driving, so I found this two-hander particularly funny. Hopefully, I’ll never have to deal with one that’s been recently updated in this way. A really fun short everyone who drives can relate to. Loved it! ”
  • THE BIG NAP by Charles Scott Jones
    19 Dec. 2023
    “ Three things I love - pineapple, noir, and the unexpected. And Charles Scott Jones gives me all three in this fun, slightly off kilter short play. I especially enjoyed pondering the wife’s motivations and her ability to manipulate Finn. Two well-formed characters and a simple set makes this short a great choice for any festival. ”
  • I'm Not Wearing The Green Dress by Jillian Blevins
    4 Dec. 2023
    “ Mother looms large in this short though she never makes an appearance. These siblings have endured her tyranny for the last time. And this is a Christmas photo that will change the family forever. Fully fleshed out roles for two teens that would be wonderful for school competition or for a Christmas-themed play festival. ”
  • Come Again by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
    17 Sep. 2023
    “ Dellagiarino Feriend’s full-length play, “Come Again” features characters that are fresh, endearing, with a premise that’s timely and critically important. What she does so well here is the switching back and forth between high humor and sobering reality. It’s a really funny play about a really terrifying subject. It’s a marvel how she is able to deftly weave in so many relevant complicating factors that illuminate the complexities of the climate crisis. Race, class, regionalism, religion, capitalism, each receive their due. This is the kind of smart, effective theatre I like to see. Well done. ”
  • Counter Programming (MONOLOGUE) by Paul Donnelly
    8 Sep. 2023
    “ You got to feel for Sandy, our central figure, and the predicament she finds herself in. AGAIN. Donnelly’s anecdote to the “same old, same old” Christmas programming (which, by the way, thank you for addressing!) is really something quite…the opposite. I enjoyed the hopeless, disgruntlement of our promotional copy writer for the theater who’s forced to promote the same show every year (no, not THAT show). But the meat in this piece is the subtext, which added much depth and richness to an otherwise light and comical monologue. Well done. ”
  • The Rotary Phone by Andrew Martineau
    7 Sep. 2023
    “ As I've said before, you know you love a play when you wish you'd written it yourself, or you want to be cast in it. For me, this play is both! The premise is brilliant, the resulting dialogue is hilarious, the generational pokes go both ways, and Martineau even throws in some social criticism for good measure - like a good playwright does. What a delight this play would be to see fully staged. It will likely have a long tenure on the list of my most favorite shorts on NPX. Highly recommend! ”
  • The Burning by Courtenay Schembri Gray
    4 Sep. 2023
    “ Reminiscent of Sarte’s “No Exit”, “The Burning” throws four characters together to manage a hot, snowy night trapped in a Swiss chalet. Poetic, dark, surreal and far from predictable, this short play packs plenty of action in its 10 minutes. And Gray sets an exquisitely macabre mood, too. Excellent choice for a night of dark and gloomy theater. I’d love to see it performed. ”

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