Recommended by Abby Burgess

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    A fun read that immerses the audience directly into the trial as it unfolds! “Snark” excellently examines the symbiotic, albeit sometimes toxic, relationship between artists and critics and asks the audience to decide: who’s really at fault here? Would be very fun to see this staged!

    A fun read that immerses the audience directly into the trial as it unfolds! “Snark” excellently examines the symbiotic, albeit sometimes toxic, relationship between artists and critics and asks the audience to decide: who’s really at fault here? Would be very fun to see this staged!

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    I love that this script wastes absolutely no time dropping you directly into the action! It has a wonderful father/son dynamic that would be so fun for actors. The script is rounded out with taut beats and a tense environment that culminate in a skin-crawling, final reveal of the true nature of the text messages. This feels like the first 10 minutes of an X-files, in the best way, very cool and creepy!

    I love that this script wastes absolutely no time dropping you directly into the action! It has a wonderful father/son dynamic that would be so fun for actors. The script is rounded out with taut beats and a tense environment that culminate in a skin-crawling, final reveal of the true nature of the text messages. This feels like the first 10 minutes of an X-files, in the best way, very cool and creepy!

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    A fun, quick and campy ride from start to finish! Wirsansky packs an abundance of laughs, attitude and glitter into this witty 5-minute script that culminates in a fun, meta twist for our characters and narrator! Would be so fun to see this staged!

    A fun, quick and campy ride from start to finish! Wirsansky packs an abundance of laughs, attitude and glitter into this witty 5-minute script that culminates in a fun, meta twist for our characters and narrator! Would be so fun to see this staged!

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    Weird weird weird and I loved every second of it! A wonderfully-absurd one-act that deftly balances comedy and horror.

    Weird weird weird and I loved every second of it! A wonderfully-absurd one-act that deftly balances comedy and horror.

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    A sweet, little play, “Inked” examines memory, regret and the mindset around permanence! Lots of fun opportunities for physical comedy and Kendall and Benny’s dialogue feels so natural to an enduring friendship!

    A sweet, little play, “Inked” examines memory, regret and the mindset around permanence! Lots of fun opportunities for physical comedy and Kendall and Benny’s dialogue feels so natural to an enduring friendship!

  • Abby Burgess: This Person DID Exist (A darker companion piece to Steve of Absence) by John Busser
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    A fresh and timely look at the dehumanization of art and media through A.I. generation. This a creepy, cool piece that amps up the tension and a final beat that’s sure to keep audiences ruminating long after it ends.

    A fresh and timely look at the dehumanization of art and media through A.I. generation. This a creepy, cool piece that amps up the tension and a final beat that’s sure to keep audiences ruminating long after it ends.

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  • Abby Burgess: White Walls by Justin Borak
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    A play that makes you want to hold your breath and scream at the same time. A truly eerie and atmospheric piece that begs the question “Which should we fear more: the unknown or repetition to the point of stagnation?” This script offers complex and beautiful design opportunities and an ending that will linger long after the house clears. Would be truly fascinating to see this staged!

    A play that makes you want to hold your breath and scream at the same time. A truly eerie and atmospheric piece that begs the question “Which should we fear more: the unknown or repetition to the point of stagnation?” This script offers complex and beautiful design opportunities and an ending that will linger long after the house clears. Would be truly fascinating to see this staged!

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  • Abby Burgess: Alarm of the People by Danielle Wirsansky
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    A truly gripping short! This a fascinating historic-thriller that twists and turns til the very end. Some wonderful, dramatic scene work and captivating visuals!

    A truly gripping short! This a fascinating historic-thriller that twists and turns til the very end. Some wonderful, dramatic scene work and captivating visuals!

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  • Abby Burgess: I AM A HOUSE. by Johnny G. Lloyd
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    This is entertaining, strange and haunting all in one. It would be such a blast to see this house come to life onstage and watch it’s unbridled rage begin to seep in through the cracks!

    This is entertaining, strange and haunting all in one. It would be such a blast to see this house come to life onstage and watch it’s unbridled rage begin to seep in through the cracks!

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  • Abby Burgess: He Ain’t No Stephen Adly Guirgis by Kim E. Ruyle
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    There’s nothing more relatable (and terrifying) than having to work with less than desirable texts. This script is a fun and fascinating look at how we, as creatives, work through those challenges and ultimately put together the puzzle that is producing a new piece of theatre! And lots of fun dialogue to boot!

    There’s nothing more relatable (and terrifying) than having to work with less than desirable texts. This script is a fun and fascinating look at how we, as creatives, work through those challenges and ultimately put together the puzzle that is producing a new piece of theatre! And lots of fun dialogue to boot!

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