Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: THE MIRROR KNOWS YOU by Jaxson Mackling
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    Two travelers meet, connect, and yearn in JAXSON MACKLING's new short play THE MIRROW KNOWS YOU. What is ahead for them? Will they find what they are both looking for? I believe this is just the beginning for these two searchers.

    Two travelers meet, connect, and yearn in JAXSON MACKLING's new short play THE MIRROW KNOWS YOU. What is ahead for them? Will they find what they are both looking for? I believe this is just the beginning for these two searchers.

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  • Debra A. Cole: A Makeup Tutorial for a Beautiful New You Script by Lou Jones
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    Passions can turn to obsessions at the cost of everything else. LOU JONES reminds us all of this danger in her new monologue that peels away the facades of beauty and reveals the truth under it all. Yes, sometimes, going backwards is the right move. The emotional layers and physical performance aspects of this piece will be a gift to actresses.

    Passions can turn to obsessions at the cost of everything else. LOU JONES reminds us all of this danger in her new monologue that peels away the facades of beauty and reveals the truth under it all. Yes, sometimes, going backwards is the right move. The emotional layers and physical performance aspects of this piece will be a gift to actresses.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The First Constitution Lottery [a 1-minute satirical monologue] by Steven G. Martin
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    Yep. This should feel futuristic or absurdist, but it doesn’t. A powerful 60 seconds of live theatre… while we still have it.

    Yep. This should feel futuristic or absurdist, but it doesn’t. A powerful 60 seconds of live theatre… while we still have it.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Young Beholders by D. Lee Miller
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    Silly boys, beauty is more than a photo... or poster. D. LEE MILLER offers audiences a telling, inside view into the confused and exploratory brains of blooming, barely teens boys. Eddie and Tony still have so much to learn about respect, consent, and boundaries... and coveting family members. Thank you, MILLER for writing an eye-opening five minutes of theatre.

    Silly boys, beauty is more than a photo... or poster. D. LEE MILLER offers audiences a telling, inside view into the confused and exploratory brains of blooming, barely teens boys. Eddie and Tony still have so much to learn about respect, consent, and boundaries... and coveting family members. Thank you, MILLER for writing an eye-opening five minutes of theatre.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Sentence - 10 Minute Play by Ryan Kaminski
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    The taking of a human life is one of the greatest evils on Earth. RYAN KAMINSKI skillfully approaches all sides of the trauma for families in THE SENTENCE. KAMINSKI's thoughtful short play asks audiences to reflect on their own beliefs around death - looking straight through the glass to the results of the violent act of taking a life.

    The taking of a human life is one of the greatest evils on Earth. RYAN KAMINSKI skillfully approaches all sides of the trauma for families in THE SENTENCE. KAMINSKI's thoughtful short play asks audiences to reflect on their own beliefs around death - looking straight through the glass to the results of the violent act of taking a life.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Hansel and Gretel: The Tables Turned by Julie Brandon
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    Delightful! I adore a fractured fairy tale, and JULIE BRANDON has given us one whose time has certainly come. Women in traditional fairytales get such a bad rap... most not deserved... some... maybe earned for good reasons.

    Delightful! I adore a fractured fairy tale, and JULIE BRANDON has given us one whose time has certainly come. Women in traditional fairytales get such a bad rap... most not deserved... some... maybe earned for good reasons.

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  • Debra A. Cole: I Can Sort of See It by Anj Marie Riffel
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    Tragic, familiar, and beautiful, ANJ MARI RIFFEL has found the words that so many mothers search for as we age in this touching 3-minute monologue. Seasoned actresses will get it. Audiences will get it. RIFFEL's gentle touch, with a subject that few of us are gentle to ourselves when discussing, is masterful. Thank you.

    Tragic, familiar, and beautiful, ANJ MARI RIFFEL has found the words that so many mothers search for as we age in this touching 3-minute monologue. Seasoned actresses will get it. Audiences will get it. RIFFEL's gentle touch, with a subject that few of us are gentle to ourselves when discussing, is masterful. Thank you.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Sight Unseen - A Monologue by Julie Brandon
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    Beautiful hearts see each other, and SIGHT UNSEEN is proof of that. JULIE BRANDON has written a monologue that the majority of the world can relate to - the feeling of not quite measuring up in the eyes of others, while knowing inside you have so much more than they see. This tender monologue is just... well... beautiful.

    Beautiful hearts see each other, and SIGHT UNSEEN is proof of that. JULIE BRANDON has written a monologue that the majority of the world can relate to - the feeling of not quite measuring up in the eyes of others, while knowing inside you have so much more than they see. This tender monologue is just... well... beautiful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: The Fall of Annabella D'Ball by Jarred Corona
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    Holy cow, this one hit me hard. I was emotional from the very first painful moment, through the vicious violence and vile words, and until the very last show of grace and fortitude. JARRED CORONA captures a moment in our country that is shameful, and not for the reasons expressed by the announcer and certain politians in this brilliant and powerful short play. This should be required viewing for the sake of all humanity.

    Holy cow, this one hit me hard. I was emotional from the very first painful moment, through the vicious violence and vile words, and until the very last show of grace and fortitude. JARRED CORONA captures a moment in our country that is shameful, and not for the reasons expressed by the announcer and certain politians in this brilliant and powerful short play. This should be required viewing for the sake of all humanity.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Somebody Else by Brian Cern
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    BRIAN CERN has written a fabulous one person short play channeling the powerful voices of many - many who have lived, many who have made mistakes, and many still here to tell the tale. SOMEBODY ELSE is full of dark humor and somber moments, but there runs a layer of hope throughout the entire piece that will leave audiences satisfied. Strong work.

    BRIAN CERN has written a fabulous one person short play channeling the powerful voices of many - many who have lived, many who have made mistakes, and many still here to tell the tale. SOMEBODY ELSE is full of dark humor and somber moments, but there runs a layer of hope throughout the entire piece that will leave audiences satisfied. Strong work.

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