The final week of my NPX binge! I read some truly exceptional plays this month and added a lot of names to my reading list!

FEBRUARY 22: My Own Darling Boy by Kaylin Jones
“ Sweet and sad, MY OWN DARLING BOY walks a beautiful line between tragedy and romance. In a time when LGBTQIA2S+ liberties are under constant threat by state governments, this play serves as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we still have to go to ensure the safety and dignity of our neighbors. ”

FEBRUARY 23: Telecommunication by Alexa Jordan
“ There's so much packed into this ten-minute play about the age of Covid: how will we help our kids?; how will we keep ourselves safe?; how will we keep ourselves sane? Jordan takes the built-in high stakes of the pandemic and adds fuel to the fire. A great short play that would be a perfect addition to a festival of Covid plays. ”

FEBRUARY 24: The Bomb by Lisa Langford
“ Wow. This play gave me chills that would not go away. THE BOMB gives so much in such a short span: romance, comedy, overwhelming danger, rage, grief. The dialogue is quick and sharp as a knife. It's perfectly paced, and the stakes continue to crank up to a fever pitch by the end. This is a really special play. ”


FEBRUARY 25: The Bitches by Brie Knight
“ Have I ever enjoyed a play as much as THE BITCHES? It's hard to say. I do know I'll be telling everyone I talk to about it. It is such a fun romp with so much depth -- a perfect satire. I'm desperate to see this produced. ”

FEBRUARY 26: And Other Dreams We Had by Phanesia Pharel
“ This play gave me shivers that won't quit. An absolutely devastating piece about what we carry on and what we leave behind when we're gone. AND OTHER DREAMS WE HAD is poetic and visceral, a stark look at a future that doesn't feel too far removed from reality. ”

FEBRUARY 27: Stiletto Envy by Eliana Pipes
“ I'm absolutely in love with STILETTO ENVY. It's sweet, it's sad, it's funny: it's really a perfect ten-minute play. ”

FEBRUARY 28: The Last Airbender Was Whitewashed by Imani Alyse Redman
“ I love this short play. The dialogue is focused, intense, and visceral -- I truly didn't know how it would end, and I was on the edge of my seat. A really great short play. ”