Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: Life Is Sweet by Daniel Prillaman
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    Wow! DANIEL PRILLAMAN has created a world that sounds like complete Hell. The normal teenage angst portrayed by Mandy feels true to her age until the audience discovers there is a bit more going on here. The relationship between Mandy and her Uncle Dan feels genuine, relatable, and maybe full of hope... until we realize, she's right... no one can help her.

    Wow! DANIEL PRILLAMAN has created a world that sounds like complete Hell. The normal teenage angst portrayed by Mandy feels true to her age until the audience discovers there is a bit more going on here. The relationship between Mandy and her Uncle Dan feels genuine, relatable, and maybe full of hope... until we realize, she's right... no one can help her.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Laundry Day by Neil Radtke
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    This one minute describes the final moments of a relationship with layers… so many layers. One character clueless - the other character with a plan. What a lovely piece about power and forward motion.

    This one minute describes the final moments of a relationship with layers… so many layers. One character clueless - the other character with a plan. What a lovely piece about power and forward motion.

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  • Debra A. Cole: WHAT'S THAT SMELL? by Michele Clarke
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    A simple “first line prompt” turns into a delightfully sinister short play in the talented hands of MICHELE CLARKE. What a ride any combination of actors will have with the witty dialogue, dramatic tension, and physical acrobatics. LOVE IT!

    A simple “first line prompt” turns into a delightfully sinister short play in the talented hands of MICHELE CLARKE. What a ride any combination of actors will have with the witty dialogue, dramatic tension, and physical acrobatics. LOVE IT!

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  • Debra A. Cole: Rockabye by Ryan Vaughan
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    What would you do for love? RYAN VAUGHAN offers audiences a glimpse into a system that is broken and the power of love as the solution. Just when audiences think the story is going one way, VAUGHAN turns the tables to show a new twist.

    What would you do for love? RYAN VAUGHAN offers audiences a glimpse into a system that is broken and the power of love as the solution. Just when audiences think the story is going one way, VAUGHAN turns the tables to show a new twist.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Always by Dana Hall
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    The short two-hander produces all the wonderful feels you hope it does when two seasoned actors are in the leads roles. DANA HALL creates a world of tenderness, fear, memories, and hope as audiences fall in love, for the first time with these characters, during their second time around...but most likely their 100th time around. Just beautiful.

    The short two-hander produces all the wonderful feels you hope it does when two seasoned actors are in the leads roles. DANA HALL creates a world of tenderness, fear, memories, and hope as audiences fall in love, for the first time with these characters, during their second time around...but most likely their 100th time around. Just beautiful.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Hugh Done It by Evan Baughfman
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    Who’s on first? Perhaps now it should be, “Hughes on first!” EVAN BAUGHFMAN has created a delightful two-hander that audiences will adore. Give me a play about a play on words any day.

    Who’s on first? Perhaps now it should be, “Hughes on first!” EVAN BAUGHFMAN has created a delightful two-hander that audiences will adore. Give me a play about a play on words any day.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Jade's Monologue from THE PHYSICS FOR POETS CLUB by Nora Louise Syran
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    Go, Jade! A girl who collects bugs and questions the world is my kind of girl. Jade’s strength in loving who she is will fascinate audiences and make them love her too.

    Go, Jade! A girl who collects bugs and questions the world is my kind of girl. Jade’s strength in loving who she is will fascinate audiences and make them love her too.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Brook's Monologue from THE PHYSICS FOR POETS CLUB by Nora Louise Syran
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    I am fascinated by the character of Brook. In a world where she is invisible, and her needs ignored, she is ripe for engagement… wherever is comes.

    I am fascinated by the character of Brook. In a world where she is invisible, and her needs ignored, she is ripe for engagement… wherever is comes.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Audubon Sucks! (15 minutes) by Robin Rice
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    What a short piece! The rythym in the banter is exceptional and the deeper layers of feminism sublime. ROBIN, who I hope is named for the bird, has truly created something special here.

    What a short piece! The rythym in the banter is exceptional and the deeper layers of feminism sublime. ROBIN, who I hope is named for the bird, has truly created something special here.

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  • Debra A. Cole: MOO SHU - DINNER by Deb Meyer
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    Oh, the roller coaster that is youthful hormones! DEB MEYER gives us all the moments of a daughter growing up and chaos that ensues. While we all know it passes, in the moment, it’s nice that these parents have each other to stay sane. A lovely piece that will have audiences smiling in recognition.

    Oh, the roller coaster that is youthful hormones! DEB MEYER gives us all the moments of a daughter growing up and chaos that ensues. While we all know it passes, in the moment, it’s nice that these parents have each other to stay sane. A lovely piece that will have audiences smiling in recognition.

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