Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: Dead of Winter by Brent Alles
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    What a fabulously chilling short piece by BRENT ALLES. A deputy leads a writer head out into the cold of the northern Michigan wilderness, as he is in search of folklore and hauntings. Be careful what you wish for. Wonderful build up and resolution.

    What a fabulously chilling short piece by BRENT ALLES. A deputy leads a writer head out into the cold of the northern Michigan wilderness, as he is in search of folklore and hauntings. Be careful what you wish for. Wonderful build up and resolution.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Magic Wand (A Lost Children Story) by Hannah Lee DeFrates
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    Sad how many believe believe that breaking something is "the only way you can see the light inside." What a lovely piece. What lovely characters. What a lovely message.

    Sad how many believe believe that breaking something is "the only way you can see the light inside." What a lovely piece. What lovely characters. What a lovely message.

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  • Debra A. Cole: A Minute Past Midnight on Valentine's Day, or, the Untold Truth about Romantics [a 1-minute play] by Steven G. Martin
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    Heartbreaking. STEVEN G. MARTIN is a master of using a small number of words to express BIG feelings and moments. Just perfection.

    Heartbreaking. STEVEN G. MARTIN is a master of using a small number of words to express BIG feelings and moments. Just perfection.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Scarecrow by Dana Hall
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    I adore this short monologue by Dana Hall. "Everyone gets candy, and I get my boys," - what a beautiful line. What are parents willing to do to connection with their kids as they grow older and grow away from the kids that idolized their parents? JUST LOVELY.

    I adore this short monologue by Dana Hall. "Everyone gets candy, and I get my boys," - what a beautiful line. What are parents willing to do to connection with their kids as they grow older and grow away from the kids that idolized their parents? JUST LOVELY.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Let Lying Dogs Sleep by John Busser
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    LOVE the rhythm of this brilliant short play by JOHN BUSSER. I believe there is another cliche that states, "Don't ask questions that you don't want answers to." That couldn't be more true in this play. What FUN two actors would have bring this to life. WONDERFUL!

    LOVE the rhythm of this brilliant short play by JOHN BUSSER. I believe there is another cliche that states, "Don't ask questions that you don't want answers to." That couldn't be more true in this play. What FUN two actors would have bring this to life. WONDERFUL!

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  • Debra A. Cole: Sleeping Stupid by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
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    Don’t mess with a woman after a good nap. She is rested and ready to do what is necessary. What a fun 1 minute.

    Don’t mess with a woman after a good nap. She is rested and ready to do what is necessary. What a fun 1 minute.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Make it quick: The Mother Chronicles Part 1 by Ryan Vaughan
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    The tension in this short piece starts with the very first line and doesn’t let go. WOW. So much can be done with so few words in the deft hands of a playwright like Ryan Vaughan.

    The tension in this short piece starts with the very first line and doesn’t let go. WOW. So much can be done with so few words in the deft hands of a playwright like Ryan Vaughan.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Boogie Man by Dana Hall
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    Nope. Nope. Nope. DANA HALL has created a chilling two minutes. Nope.

    Nope. Nope. Nope. DANA HALL has created a chilling two minutes. Nope.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Stay Gone by Dana Hall
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    Powerful! My heart aches for this child, and his new reality. Beautiful work, Dana.

    Powerful! My heart aches for this child, and his new reality. Beautiful work, Dana.

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  • Debra A. Cole: GULF (a monologue) by Miranda Jonté
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    Ellis needs to catch that flight. I volunteer to pick them up and make sure they are on-time. Glue is a fabulous bond, but sometimes, bonds need to be broken. MIRANDA JONTE has create a minute of perfection with this short monologue. It is amazing what a strong writer can do in such a concise space.

    Ellis needs to catch that flight. I volunteer to pick them up and make sure they are on-time. Glue is a fabulous bond, but sometimes, bonds need to be broken. MIRANDA JONTE has create a minute of perfection with this short monologue. It is amazing what a strong writer can do in such a concise space.

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