Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: After Happily Ever After by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Princess is a hero to us all - just a girl doing her job with confidence and realistic expectations. Rachel has done it again with clever dialogue, real emotions, and fully realized characters - all in just five minutes!

    Princess is a hero to us all - just a girl doing her job with confidence and realistic expectations. Rachel has done it again with clever dialogue, real emotions, and fully realized characters - all in just five minutes!

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  • Debra A. Cole: There Are No Closets in My Classroom by Nora Louise Syran
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    As a retired teacher who had kids come out to her every year, not like Luca, but beautifully none the less, this touched home. We live in a time that seems to be marching forward for our youth, and backward for so many others. I miss the classroom, not for the subject matter I taught, but for the ideas, compassion, and critical thinking the curriculum provided. Thank you, Nora, for giving a voice to so many frustrated teachers.

    As a retired teacher who had kids come out to her every year, not like Luca, but beautifully none the less, this touched home. We live in a time that seems to be marching forward for our youth, and backward for so many others. I miss the classroom, not for the subject matter I taught, but for the ideas, compassion, and critical thinking the curriculum provided. Thank you, Nora, for giving a voice to so many frustrated teachers.

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  • Debra A. Cole: TOMORROW by Vivian Lermond
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    Same, girl....same. All of our good intentions start tomorrow especially when chocolate is involved. This one minute piece is DELICIOUS!

    Same, girl....same. All of our good intentions start tomorrow especially when chocolate is involved. This one minute piece is DELICIOUS!

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  • Debra A. Cole: Angry Child by Jessie Salsbury
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    Some kids have to grow up faster than others, and this child is no exception. Precociousness is usually charming in a child, but in this piece, it just make me sad for the childhood that has been lost due to alcohol abuse in the household. A thought-provoking short piece for any holiday short play festival.

    Some kids have to grow up faster than others, and this child is no exception. Precociousness is usually charming in a child, but in this piece, it just make me sad for the childhood that has been lost due to alcohol abuse in the household. A thought-provoking short piece for any holiday short play festival.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Last Week by Jessie Salsbury
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    What a poignant and moving interaction between health caseworker and patient. Not everyone has someone in their end hours, but here, the kindness and dignity given by a non-family member is just what is needed. A touching piece for any 10 minute festival.

    What a poignant and moving interaction between health caseworker and patient. Not everyone has someone in their end hours, but here, the kindness and dignity given by a non-family member is just what is needed. A touching piece for any 10 minute festival.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Most Precious Thing by Amy Dellagiarino
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    What a beautiful short play. As the clock ticks, one woman must defend her life in order to live. Audiences will love this powerful piece.

    What a beautiful short play. As the clock ticks, one woman must defend her life in order to live. Audiences will love this powerful piece.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Writing Bug by Evan Baughfman
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    I would SO read Monsquitos. The Writing Bug is a great minute that all writers on NPX will relate to. Oh, and by the way, Evan, I have something I would love your feedback on...

    I would SO read Monsquitos. The Writing Bug is a great minute that all writers on NPX will relate to. Oh, and by the way, Evan, I have something I would love your feedback on...

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Curse of Eve by Danielle Wirsansky
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    Fascinating piece of history for women! Strong characters - big stakes. I think this would make a wonderful full length play.

    Fascinating piece of history for women! Strong characters - big stakes. I think this would make a wonderful full length play.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Batter's Box by Cole Hunter Dzubak
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    An atypical, tender sports moment in-between typical, aggressive behaviors - SO REFRESHING! A great opportunity for male actors to show a softer side on stage. There is true strength in kindness.

    An atypical, tender sports moment in-between typical, aggressive behaviors - SO REFRESHING! A great opportunity for male actors to show a softer side on stage. There is true strength in kindness.

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  • Debra A. Cole: We Should Talk by Matthew Weaver
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    Tight and well constructed, this short play will resonate with anyone who has gone through a breakup.

    Tight and well constructed, this short play will resonate with anyone who has gone through a breakup.

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