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Mike Sockol

Recommended by Mike Sockol

  • BLISSFULLY YOURS by Jack Levine
    31 Jul. 2022
    “ If you ever wondered about the conversation that took place between Dustin Hoffman and Katherine Ross as they drove away on the bus at the end of The Graduate, "Blissfully Yours" will give you a pretty good indication. A mismatched couple acts on impulse, begins to have second thoughts, and needs divine intervention from a bus driver. Jack Levine offers quite a trip--physically, romantically, and spiritually. ”
  • I THINK IT'S A WHALE by Jack Levine
    6 Feb. 2021
    “ Kafka meets Woody Allen in a play both a little bit goofy and a little bit scary. Jack Levine's latest work that makes you think twice, or even multiple times. ”
  • FLOATING BUBBLES by Jack Levine
    6 Dec. 2020
    “ A playful look at how two people manage to rescue each other. Delightful. ”
  • A TROUBLING STATE OF AFFAIRS by Jack Levine
    6 Dec. 2020
    “ A good ten minute play makes you wanting to learn more about the characters after the curtain comes down. Jack does that with an original, twisting play that starts a simple premise around crime and punishment and delivers a final surprise that no one sees coming. Well done. ”
  • PERSPECTIVES by Jack Levine
    2 Dec. 2020
    “ As a former marketing director for a small art museum, I can truly appreciate the occasional absurdities of modern art. Jack's play puts it all on display as effectively as if it was a work of canvas itself, and his final punch line puts the world of art criticism on notice. A fun and enjoyable play. ”
  • Balls by Emily Hageman
    14 Mar. 2020
    “ Five pages? Wow. Emily packs a lot of emotion and wisdom in a play that gets to the heart of the matter quickly with a powerful message, strong visual elements, and a confirmation that a rolled up ball of used duct tape can be pretty dangerous. ”
  • Accommodations by Donna Hoke
    18 Jan. 2020
    “ Two parents do all they can to guarantee a musical "solo" their son, regardless of the consequences. Donna accurately depicts the daily tug of war that exists between teachers doing what they think is right even if it doesn't jive with the viewpoints of a child's parents. Donna does a great job capturing dialogue and the emotion to create a confrontation that feels real and troubling all at the same time. ”
  • The Window by Tristen Canfield
    18 Jan. 2020
    “ Imagine Plato being driven crazy by the simple, repetitive observations of a student whose world view would be charitably considered limited. Now consider Plato as the cat and the student as the fish. Is the cat inspired by the fish's helpless condition or does he find meaning in these conversations that make it more worthwhile to continue this intellectual dance rather than succumb to his natural hunting instincts? As close as you are going to get to Godot with actors covered in fur. ”
  • INSERT TOKEN by Greg Burdick
    16 Jan. 2020
    “ It was my pleasure to see "Insert Token" performed at a festival in NJ. Greg does a great job capturing the wonder and the paranoia of a bit of fantasy in an age of obsessive surveillance. And it contains enough reality to make you wonder if his premise might be true.... ”
  • Modern Miracle by Steven G. Martin
    6 Jul. 2019
    “ Jesus shows the patience of Job as he tries to feed his modern day “disciples.” But Martin manages to do so much more with this simple premise. A fun and funny play with a closing line that will please both Christians and non-believers alike. ”

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