Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: Artifact by Robert Weibezahl
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    A beautiful interaction between two young people in very different places in life. The dialogue was fluid and honest. It would be a wonderful addition to any one act festival.

    A beautiful interaction between two young people in very different places in life. The dialogue was fluid and honest. It would be a wonderful addition to any one act festival.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Monster by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    THIS was a true joy to read. What reading about a monster can't be a joy? Floyd-Priskorn had me laughing out loud while experiencing the back and forth between human and monster. This piece would delight audiences at any 10-minute festival. BRILLIANT.

    THIS was a true joy to read. What reading about a monster can't be a joy? Floyd-Priskorn had me laughing out loud while experiencing the back and forth between human and monster. This piece would delight audiences at any 10-minute festival. BRILLIANT.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Tidy away my Soul by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    With a Truly, Madly, Deeply sort of feel to it, Tidy Away My Soul has charm and perfect comic timing. Letting go is hard, and Ferny-Williams beautifully touches on the challenges of moving forward after the loss of a spouse. I would love to see this performed. Such wonderful opportunities for a cast to shine.

    With a Truly, Madly, Deeply sort of feel to it, Tidy Away My Soul has charm and perfect comic timing. Letting go is hard, and Ferny-Williams beautifully touches on the challenges of moving forward after the loss of a spouse. I would love to see this performed. Such wonderful opportunities for a cast to shine.

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  • Debra A. Cole: How to Make a Play for a Girl (ONE ACT) by Ken Preuss
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    Absolutely precious... and PRECIOUS is a good thing when it comes to the interactions between a closeted writer and a clumsy drama girl. The dialogue flowed beautifully as two young human inch their way toward their dreams.

    Absolutely precious... and PRECIOUS is a good thing when it comes to the interactions between a closeted writer and a clumsy drama girl. The dialogue flowed beautifully as two young human inch their way toward their dreams.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Gun Story by Karen Saari
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    What a great intersection of gun violence and autism. The archaic, toxic, masculine father devices need to be gone. Saari does a beautiful job of offering that argument with humor, connection, and grace.

    What a great intersection of gun violence and autism. The archaic, toxic, masculine father devices need to be gone. Saari does a beautiful job of offering that argument with humor, connection, and grace.

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  • Debra A. Cole: POOPER: A PhD CANDIDATE MONOLOGUE by Asher Wyndham
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    I wish I could write that I have no idea what this is like... but alas...lactose intolerant... too much information? This monologue is too, but that is what makes it so real and funny. An actress would have field day with this witty piece.

    I wish I could write that I have no idea what this is like... but alas...lactose intolerant... too much information? This monologue is too, but that is what makes it so real and funny. An actress would have field day with this witty piece.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Donor Class by Scott Carter Cooper
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    Imagine...COLORS! I love the tables turning in this smart and witty piece on reproduction in the future. I am a sucker for strong dystopian writing, and The Donor Class satisfies all the requirements. Audiences will love this.

    Imagine...COLORS! I love the tables turning in this smart and witty piece on reproduction in the future. I am a sucker for strong dystopian writing, and The Donor Class satisfies all the requirements. Audiences will love this.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Password: 2020 Escape Room [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
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    Our worst nightmare - we all work furiously to get out of 2020 only to find out it will never end. Bravo, Martin, for capturing all of our feelings in such a tight and well constructed few minutes.

    Our worst nightmare - we all work furiously to get out of 2020 only to find out it will never end. Bravo, Martin, for capturing all of our feelings in such a tight and well constructed few minutes.

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  • Debra A. Cole: PICKUP (a 5 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    O'Neill-Butler got me. I was hooked with each line of dialogue and the surprise twist was truly delightful. I am always in awe of a playwright who can do so much with so few pages.

    O'Neill-Butler got me. I was hooked with each line of dialogue and the surprise twist was truly delightful. I am always in awe of a playwright who can do so much with so few pages.

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  • Debra A. Cole: REBEL by Stephanie Alison Walker
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    So lovely to find humor during the pandemic! I adore a good twist, and Walker delivers it with perfect timing and ease.

    So lovely to find humor during the pandemic! I adore a good twist, and Walker delivers it with perfect timing and ease.

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