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Daniel Guyton

Recommended by Daniel Guyton

  • Capstone by John Patrick Bray
    16 Apr. 2021
    “ I love the dialogue in this play, especially the poetry. Even the 9/11 stuff manages to be funny AND deeply uncomfortable at the same time. Overall, this play makes some compelling points about America's obsession with patriotism, as well as with our media's obsession with tragedy. This play is not for the faint of heart, but if you like edgy plays with a social conscience, this is a great one to consider! ”
  • THE LAST RITES OF ORSON WELLES by Paul Smith
    14 Mar. 2021
    “ I love Orson Welles, and I especially love those Paul Masson wine bloopers that have circled the internet. This play satirizes the wine bloopers, but also dives in further to the man himself. My first thought was that the real bloopers were funny enough without needing a parody, but this play includes deeper analysis of Welles' career and life, in the context of those bloopers that reads really well. This piece is funny and sad, often within the same moment. Great job! ”
  • Would This Girl Tell by Donna Gordon
    7 Mar. 2021
    “ A powerful drama that fits in perfectly in the #metoo age. A wealthy man named Mr. Charles likes to lure young girls to his penthouse with the promise of a well-paying job, only to take advantage of them sexually. His assistant Nadine is all too complicit in the crimes. It is eerily reminiscent of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This play focuses on one of the victims, Susie. My only concern is that the play feels like it ends too soon. I would love to see more from this piece. ”
  • Offboarding by Peter Dakutis
    28 Feb. 2021
    “ One thing I love about this play is that both characters can be any age, gender, ethnicity, etc. We read this aloud at our writers' group meeting, and it was fun to imagine how different the play would be with different dynamics between white/black, old/young, male/female, etc. If you saw it several times with different casts, the play would resonate wildly differently each time. Great set-up, dialogue, and a dream come true for most casting directors. ”
  • Best Mother-in-Law Ever by Peter Dakutis
    28 Feb. 2021
    “ We produced this play at Merely Players Presents as part of our Amplifest production. It was one of the most enjoyable shorts of the night, with four very enjoyable and funny characters. It's light, sweet and festive - like a tasty Chardonnay. ”
  • Witchy Harmony by Peter Dakutis
    28 Feb. 2021
    “ This is a very funny short Halloween play about two witches who concoct a love potion to ensnare some hunky warlocks. However, an awkward human arrives, demanding a love potion to pursue the object of his affection. The witches are prepared to sell him some, except he then demands that it be gluten-free and vegan, which their eye-of-newt, etc, products are not. Hijinks ensue. Very funny, witty, and enjoyable. ”
  • The Satin Worshippers by Peter Dakutis
    28 Feb. 2021
    “ One of the funniest Halloween short plays I've ever read. It is a laugh-a-minute riot as Dave and Buster attempt to summon Satan by enlisting the help of other Satan worshipers in the area. However, they do not know how to spell, so they end up summoning a local SATIN worshiper who teaches them the value of this very exotic fabric. It's a perfect short play for Halloween, or just about any time that you want to laugh. ”
  • SKULLDUGGERY by Donna Latham
    22 Sep. 2020
    “ We loved this piece so much, we accepted it for OnStage Atlanta's "Things That Go Bump" series. It's a very funny and clever piece about two grave robbers, and the skeleton that just wants to be left alone. Perfect for Halloween! ”
  • 16 HOURS: September 5, 1972 by Loren Marsters
    14 Jun. 2020
    “ I really enjoyed reading this piece. The dialogue is crisp and tense. The suspense gets you, without ever seeing any actual bloodshed. Hearing about it is plenty. Added to the fact that everything in the play is ripped from the pages of history makes it even more powerful. It gave me chills. ”
  • Uncle Charlie Sings (a ten minute play) by Mark Harvey Levine
    9 Jun. 2020
    “ I directed this play at Onstage Atlanta this past December. We had a lovely time. It's a cute play with several funny lines - but a very sweet and tender ending. Warning: There is a significant Christmastime spoiler alert in this one. ”

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