Recommended by Claudia Haas

  • Claudia Haas: GET SEXY ON ZOOM, a 10 minute Zoom play by Andrea Aptecker
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    Aptecker zooms in on this new world where a flirtation that may work in-person can be woefully lacking in zoom. Couple that with the awkwardness of our political climate, our “aloneness,” and our desire to stay safe and you have an impossible situation with no winners. Aptecker manages all of this and more - it’s funny, painfully awkward and to the point.

    Aptecker zooms in on this new world where a flirtation that may work in-person can be woefully lacking in zoom. Couple that with the awkwardness of our political climate, our “aloneness,” and our desire to stay safe and you have an impossible situation with no winners. Aptecker manages all of this and more - it’s funny, painfully awkward and to the point.

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  • Claudia Haas: Misfortune by Richie Cannaday
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    Who’d ever think a fortune cookie and Little House on the Prairie could be forever linked? I needed this quirky first date for the laughter and now will wait for the second date where I hope to meet the absent 3rd person in the play. A rom-com that would be a hit with all audiences - not just “prairieheads.”

    Who’d ever think a fortune cookie and Little House on the Prairie could be forever linked? I needed this quirky first date for the laughter and now will wait for the second date where I hope to meet the absent 3rd person in the play. A rom-com that would be a hit with all audiences - not just “prairieheads.”

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  • Claudia Haas: THE FERRIS WHEEL - a short play for both stage and radio by D. Lee Miller
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    From being at the top of the world and to every point in-between, the play skillfully gives us a love story in succinct scenes. Nuanced, heart-holding, funny, and every thing in-between, there are lives lived in a scant ten minutes.

    From being at the top of the world and to every point in-between, the play skillfully gives us a love story in succinct scenes. Nuanced, heart-holding, funny, and every thing in-between, there are lives lived in a scant ten minutes.

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  • Claudia Haas: Two Turtle Doves (a 5 minute play) by Nora Louise Syran
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    Syran captures so many midwinter themes here and weaves together a tale of loneliness and heartache. The haunting cooing and gentle sounds of Christmas carols evoke yearning whispers on a long winter’s night.

    Syran captures so many midwinter themes here and weaves together a tale of loneliness and heartache. The haunting cooing and gentle sounds of Christmas carols evoke yearning whispers on a long winter’s night.

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  • Claudia Haas: A Perdrix in a Pear Tree (2 minute play) by Nora Louise Syran
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    Daedalus and a wild boar in a Christmas tale? It works beautifully. And it doesn’t need to be Christmas to appreciate this story of care.

    Daedalus and a wild boar in a Christmas tale? It works beautifully. And it doesn’t need to be Christmas to appreciate this story of care.

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  • Claudia Haas: WEDDING BELL BLUES (a 10 minute comedy) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    Mothers do love planning weddings. O’Neill-Butler hits all the right notes in this emotional discussion and serves this play up as the perfect wedding cake - delectable and wonderfully rich.

    Mothers do love planning weddings. O’Neill-Butler hits all the right notes in this emotional discussion and serves this play up as the perfect wedding cake - delectable and wonderfully rich.

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  • Claudia Haas: EMOJI ME NOT (from the STILL FEISTY Collection) by Vivian Lermond
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    When he-who-knows-everything is a foot doctor and you’re at an art exhibit of emojis and dogs, anything can happen and does. Lermond gives us a welcome look at revitalizing a marriage and treats us to surprises that both “rock” and are sweet. Brava for fun roles for mature actors.

    When he-who-knows-everything is a foot doctor and you’re at an art exhibit of emojis and dogs, anything can happen and does. Lermond gives us a welcome look at revitalizing a marriage and treats us to surprises that both “rock” and are sweet. Brava for fun roles for mature actors.

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  • Claudia Haas: Candy's Christmas Wish (6-7 min.) by Robin Rice
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    You never know what people want for Christmas. But I have a feeling that Candy’s request isn’t that unusual. A fun little ditty about Christmas, under-appreciated Mrs. Claus and a Christmas wish. It’s not a sugarplum play but it does have enticing spice.

    You never know what people want for Christmas. But I have a feeling that Candy’s request isn’t that unusual. A fun little ditty about Christmas, under-appreciated Mrs. Claus and a Christmas wish. It’s not a sugarplum play but it does have enticing spice.

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  • Claudia Haas: Privileged Information: The Dwarf Problem by John Minigan
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    In less than a minute, Minigan sums up the state of talk show tv today. And solves the dwarf problem. Okay, not really. When has talk show tv solved anything? Great, silly, fast fun.

    In less than a minute, Minigan sums up the state of talk show tv today. And solves the dwarf problem. Okay, not really. When has talk show tv solved anything? Great, silly, fast fun.

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  • Claudia Haas: The Brisket by Carol Lashof
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    Beware: reading this will make you yearn for brisket and a rescue puppy. Love the sister interaction and that they are 58 plus! They have history and it shows. Lashof’s play wraps around what is true and needed during this season of expectations. And when all the sisters have their expectations in a knot, Lashof delivers the perfect twisty ending.

    Beware: reading this will make you yearn for brisket and a rescue puppy. Love the sister interaction and that they are 58 plus! They have history and it shows. Lashof’s play wraps around what is true and needed during this season of expectations. And when all the sisters have their expectations in a knot, Lashof delivers the perfect twisty ending.

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