Recommended by Ruben Carbajal

  • Ruben Carbajal: These Eyes (a monologue) by Scott Sickles
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    This is powerful stuff. Finding oneself not just on the outside, but attacked by, nearly every community they should belong to is a special, acute kind of pain. Scott Sickles shines a light on this pain, and it was not only very moving for me, but made me feel less alone in the world. What more can you ask for from a work of art?

    This is powerful stuff. Finding oneself not just on the outside, but attacked by, nearly every community they should belong to is a special, acute kind of pain. Scott Sickles shines a light on this pain, and it was not only very moving for me, but made me feel less alone in the world. What more can you ask for from a work of art?

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Cracked Slipper by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    This delightful take from the prince's point of view adds a really fun twist to Cinderella. It leaves you wanting more. I'd not only love to see this performed, but to see this vision of a fairy tale fleshed out further! Great monologue for a younger actor.

    This delightful take from the prince's point of view adds a really fun twist to Cinderella. It leaves you wanting more. I'd not only love to see this performed, but to see this vision of a fairy tale fleshed out further! Great monologue for a younger actor.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: The Scorpion and the Frog by Evan Baughfman
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    A snappy, twisty adaptation of a well-known fable. There's a lovely sense of rhythm and repetition in the dialogue, which is lively and jumps off the page. What's best is how it takes the familiar into new, fresh territory while delivering a difficult lesson. Excellent!

    A snappy, twisty adaptation of a well-known fable. There's a lovely sense of rhythm and repetition in the dialogue, which is lively and jumps off the page. What's best is how it takes the familiar into new, fresh territory while delivering a difficult lesson. Excellent!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: All of the Napkins are Wet (a monologue) (Playing on the Periphery #1) by Scott Sickles
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    Daphne, world-weary and all of eight years old is a delight to spend time with. Cutting, energetic, and a lot of fun--a blast for an actor and audiences alike.

    Daphne, world-weary and all of eight years old is a delight to spend time with. Cutting, energetic, and a lot of fun--a blast for an actor and audiences alike.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Where are your wings, brother? by Lee R. Lawing
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    Some of the best examples of surrealism are accurate portraits of an unseen reality. Lawing takes inspiration from a fantastic painting and brings it to life in a heartfelt and very relevant way, without losing the poetry of its source. The visual picture the piece creates would be fascinating. A brilliant Zoom piece to produce!

    Some of the best examples of surrealism are accurate portraits of an unseen reality. Lawing takes inspiration from a fantastic painting and brings it to life in a heartfelt and very relevant way, without losing the poetry of its source. The visual picture the piece creates would be fascinating. A brilliant Zoom piece to produce!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: A Gentleman’s Agreement - A Script In A Day by Alice Josephs
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    It's truly remarkable the depth of character and satisfying arc of a story that Alice Josephs brings to this sharp, dramatic, and entertaining piece. It has tension, grace, and a very humane resolution. A unique, unusual gem of a short!

    It's truly remarkable the depth of character and satisfying arc of a story that Alice Josephs brings to this sharp, dramatic, and entertaining piece. It has tension, grace, and a very humane resolution. A unique, unusual gem of a short!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Some Game by Adam Richter
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    A lovely, humane play that resonates profoundly. It wisely points at the possibility of change. Worth reading and very much worth producing. Fine work!

    A lovely, humane play that resonates profoundly. It wisely points at the possibility of change. Worth reading and very much worth producing. Fine work!

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  • Ruben Carbajal: 19 Words (a monologue) by Matthew Weaver
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    A poem of a monologue, distilling everything to its most meaningful and heart-rending core.

    A poem of a monologue, distilling everything to its most meaningful and heart-rending core.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: God Chooses Arkansas by Lee R. Lawing
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    What starts out as a fun and funny exploration of die-hard fans asking for spiritual guidance takes some turns into the scarier (but still very funny) corners of fanaticism. Lawing adds so many nice theatrical touches (followers not being able to wear masks properly, God in a tattered robe) that add to its sharp focus. I could see this being the absolute hit of a 10-minute festival.

    What starts out as a fun and funny exploration of die-hard fans asking for spiritual guidance takes some turns into the scarier (but still very funny) corners of fanaticism. Lawing adds so many nice theatrical touches (followers not being able to wear masks properly, God in a tattered robe) that add to its sharp focus. I could see this being the absolute hit of a 10-minute festival.

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  • Ruben Carbajal: Balconies by Rachel Luann Strayer
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    A lot is going on beneath the surface of this charming play. Short in length but long in longing, the characters are full of dimension and life. Leaves you wanting more, but very satisfying on its own terms. Perfect for two actors looking to explore chemistry, romance, and unspoken feelings.

    A lot is going on beneath the surface of this charming play. Short in length but long in longing, the characters are full of dimension and life. Leaves you wanting more, but very satisfying on its own terms. Perfect for two actors looking to explore chemistry, romance, and unspoken feelings.

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