Recommended by Ruben Carbajal

  • Ruben Carbajal: Coffee with Irna & Gloria by Matthew Weaver
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    This excellent ten-minute piece gives a deserving nod to the history of an under-appreciated narrative form, where storylines evolve not over seasons but decades. Weaver has a light but substantial touch, and COFFEE displays his talent for dialogue. Two tremendous roles that showcase women who are tough, uncompromising, brittle and immensely likable. It almost demands an expansion into a full-length, though the play stands solidly on its own.

    This excellent ten-minute piece gives a deserving nod to the history of an under-appreciated narrative form, where storylines evolve not over seasons but decades. Weaver has a light but substantial touch, and COFFEE displays his talent for dialogue. Two tremendous roles that showcase women who are tough, uncompromising, brittle and immensely likable. It almost demands an expansion into a full-length, though the play stands solidly on its own.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Yellow Cardinal (a one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
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    A superbly well-crafted one-minute play. Great example of the possibility and depth of the form. Check it out!

    A superbly well-crafted one-minute play. Great example of the possibility and depth of the form. Check it out!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Animal Kingdom (a one-minute play) by Matthew Weaver
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    Spectacularly and delightfully "unproduceable." But also something that would be a terrific challenge to attempt and even more terrific to see on stage. The piece captures an unforgettable moment that leaves room for so much possibility.

    Spectacularly and delightfully "unproduceable." But also something that would be a terrific challenge to attempt and even more terrific to see on stage. The piece captures an unforgettable moment that leaves room for so much possibility.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Ashes by Arthur M Jolly
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    ASHES is a perfectly-measured play that delivers a substantial emotional heft in just 11 pages. A terrific challenge for a talented young cast. Truly haunting stuff. Highly recommended!

    ASHES is a perfectly-measured play that delivers a substantial emotional heft in just 11 pages. A terrific challenge for a talented young cast. Truly haunting stuff. Highly recommended!

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