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Daniel Guyton

Recommended by Daniel Guyton

  • The Haunted Widow Lincoln by Donna Latham
    27 Apr. 2024
    “ We read this terrific play over Zoom. It was poignant and meaningful - showing us a side of history that we rarely get to see. We all know Boothe and Abe, but how many of us know what Mrs. Lincoln endured that fateful evening and beyond? This play examines her grief, and the unfortunate misery that befell her in the months and years that followed her husband's demise. ”
  • Come on, ref! by Bram Hartman
    21 Jun. 2023
    “ Very charming play about two men watching a child's soccer game. Both are parents of one or more teammates, but one truly loves the sport and the other is trying to learn for his child's sake. We learn quite a bit about both men in this short play, and they are both fascinating characters. It is heart-warming, sad, and funny in equal measure. All in all, very charming, LGBTQ-affirming, and a great family play. I hope it gets many productions! ”
  • A House with Good Bones by Deirdre Girard
    21 Sep. 2022
    “ Super spooky play about a family with a dark secret in their closet. We loved this play so much, we included it as part of "Things That Go Bump 2022" - our annual festival of short Halloween plays. It is short, creepy and a lot of fun! ”
  • Digital Christmas by Jonathan Cook
    19 Aug. 2022
    “ Very clever, funny play about Santa trying to automate Christmas through drone deliveries, etc. It’s cute and charming, and very timely. ”
  • No One Asked by Cary Pepper
    19 Aug. 2022
    “ Very charming play about a grown woman meeting Santa Claus and thinking he’s a burglar. I really loved the message about gun violence, and the jokes are delightful. I'd love to see this one produced! ”
  • The Long Christmas Journey to Wellesley and Weston by John Minigan
    19 Aug. 2022
    “ I recently read a ton of holiday scripts, and this was one of my absolute favorites. Beautiful and mournful. About an Italian Catholic family going through several generations at Christmas. Explores death, birth, marriage, love, etc, all in the span of 30 minutes. Has some humor and wonderful staging opportunities. This is a really terrific piece and deserves a lot of productions! ”
  • A Christmas Bedtime Story by Peter Dakutis
    19 Aug. 2022
    “ I love, love, love this script. It is charming, funny and adorable. On first read, it seems a bit too "tell instead of show"; however, there is so much potential for staging outside of the two characters speaking. For instance, other actors could play out the parts, projections and/or puppetry could be used. There are many options for a magical, theatrical experience. I really think this could be an audience favorite. Great script! ”
  • Oy Vey Maria (a ten minute play) by Mark Harvey Levine
    19 Aug. 2022
    “ I saw this at OnStage Atlanta several years ago. It was hysterically funny. The character development, the jokes, the pacing, etc. It all works beautifully. One of the best 10-minute holiday plays I've ever seen. ”
  • This Dump Could Use a Makeover by Lee R. Lawing
    14 Jun. 2022
    “ A very funny satire of modern-day influencers and the narcissism that tends to be present in such individuals. In this short play, two internet influencers compete with each other to try to help a refugee father and daughter, though it's clear from the get-go that the person each influencer really wants to help is themself. It's tongue-in-cheek but very timely. Would be great in an evening of short plays about modern technology. ”
  • Science Friction; or, The Rapid Deconstruction of a Rational Mind by Ken Preuss
    10 Nov. 2021
    “ One of the best 10-minute plays I've ever read! Incredibly funny and profound. We produced it at our annual Halloween festival this year, and it was the absolute highlight of the evening. No weak moments in the entire play, and the actors who brought it to life were beyond superb. This piece gets a chef's kiss for its stellar dialogue and delicious character choices. Bravo! ”

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