Read A Book Day: Our Staff’s Recommendations

This #ReadABookDay, why not read a new play?

Check out this list of plays our team members have been loving this summer.

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Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau

“High school students navigating racial injustice and what it means to protest!”
— Sean, International Licensing

(US/UK)

Bulrusher by Eisa Davis

“This Pulitzer finalist is a master class in language, both in her use of poetry and as a study in sociolinguistics.”
— Garrett, Acquisitions and Artistic Development

(US/UK)

Dance Nation by Clare Barron

“This is to read with a buddy, as the shared moments of laughter and awkwardness will surely make you start remembering your own adolescence, and all the beauty and ferocity that went with it.”
— Courtney, Marketing

(US/UK)

The Hatmaker’s Wife by Lauren Yee

”Have you ever used the phrase ‘If these walls could talk’? Well, in this magical play, THEY DO JUST THAT.”
— Tyler, Operations

(US/UK)

Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Good by Adam Szymkowicz

“We are taken to Sherwood, where identity, gender and names shouldn’t be more important than kindness and empathy.”
— Rosemary, Amateur Licensing

(US/UK)

She Talks to Beethoven by Adrienne Kennedy

“A short, layered and non-linear play that explores revolution, loss and the cathartic power of art.”
— Rachel, Acquisitions and Artistic Development

(US/UK)

The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window by Lorraine Hansberry

“A thought-provoking exploration and indictment of White Liberals.”
— Fiona, Music & Publications

(US)

10 Out Of 12 by Anne Washburn

“Because you know it’s bad when you’re missing tech.”
— Theresa, Professional Licensing

(US/UK)

For even more plays and musicals, visit concordtheatricals.com.