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Claudia Haas

Recommended by Claudia Haas

  • Quack by Patrick Gabridge
    12 Apr. 2018
    “ A man and his duck - should be simple, no? You have to get drawn into this sweet comedy where a duck hatches, falls in love with Andy and they do everything together - until. There always has to be an "until." It's funny and silly and unexpectedly poignant. All I have to say after reading this is, "Quack." And I mean it in the best possible way. ”
  • Beatrix Potter Must Die! by Patrick Gabridge
    12 Apr. 2018
    “ This is a delightful romp through the past. I love how Gabridge intertwines Beatrix Potter with American farmer Sam McGregor and how this meeting even makes sense (in a far-off galaxy). It's clever, witty, packed with action and has a great turnabout at the end. A grand addition to a play festival. ”
  • Queen of Sad Mischance by John Minigan
    12 Apr. 2018
    “ There are three beautifully realized characters here and they're caught in circumstances that turn their lives into chaos. They each have their own personal webs whether they are formed by genetics, family, ambition or sometimes imaginary ones that are hard to escape. Minigan covers a lot of ground: feminism, academia, race, and Alzheimer's to great effect. All are affected by the "mischance" in the title. You very much want these characters to succeed and appreciate the small triumphs that make these three all so human. It's a smartly-written play that I would love to see staged. ”
  • The Great Globe Itself by David Hansen
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ This is an intricate and beautiful melding of history, theatre, it's people and the Great Globe Itself. Past meets present and there will be a future. Three time periods are carefully delineated and each have their own energy and reason to be. The characters drift in and out of time (not unlike Doctor Who - who is cleverly inserted into the play). Hansen pays homage to the early greats but is not afraid to satirize with sly dialogue adding to the fun. The choices of the Bard's plays sing and highlight the conflict in the scenes. A must read. ”
  • Rules of Comedy by Patricia Cotter
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ This is the unlikeliest romantic comedy. The opening grabs you and you think you know where you're going. When you don't go there, you assume something else and finally you stop assuming because these characters are unpredictable. They're human, funny/not funny, angst-ridden and well-meaning. Just a beautifully written two-hander. I'd love to meet Caroline and Guy again. ”
  • Boo School by Bryan Stubbles
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ This is delightful for teens. It's all light and fluffy on the outside but the ending gives you something to think about. Haunt is no ordinary ghost - which has its downside - maybe - and he is being molded into the scariest ghost - we think. The audience participation and movement are perfect for young audiences. There's a lot of room to play in this play. ”
  • Kiss Me, Kismet! by Bryan Stubbles
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ "Even the people you think fit in, they don't fit in" and so it goes in high school. But this isn't any old high school ... play. It's a crazy dance with dream sequences, steampunk, Morp (yeah, Morp), pie fights and the worse matchmaking in the history of the art. Stubbles characters are all smarter than they think and they are all a hoot and a holler. The character names are inspired. Even the design elements are packed with humor. The play's a treasure trove of wonderful roles for young performers and a good time is guaranteed for all. ”
  • Playing With Fired by Steven Hayet
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ There's a lot of ambition overload in this job interview. There's also a ton of heart to counter the cold, corporate part of any job. Hayet finds a delicate balance between work-reality and work-love and "I want your job" syndrome. It keeps you guessing from start to finish. What's remarkable, is you root for all the characters. A delightful holiday comedy with the bonus of the unexpected all through it. ”
  • Road Trip by Katherine Vondy
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ I am in the same belief as Riley that a road trip can make or break a relationship. The deal breakers - Blue Apron and baseball and then the appearances of this mysterious hat all show forks in the road/relationship that must be dealt with. An enticing couple, a (maybe) jump through time and the fears of commitment all ring true. This is a delightful addition to any festival but especially those that focus on relationships. ”
  • Curves (a monologue) by Lindsay Partain
    10 Apr. 2018
    “ Yes! Women have curves. Women like to eat. Women also like to work out being ignored by others. You have to love the grinch belly, the spandex issue and the reward of Mac n Cheese on the couch. Partain clues into all of these truisms with wit and an all-knowing confidence that Shayna will get the audience on her side. The monologue has energy, movement and is a grand showcase for an actress. ”

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