The stakes in this short are hilarious (register the kid for summer camp before it fills up), but as any parent will tell you, there are no higher stakes than that. I was equal parts anxious and delighted the whole way through, which is rare place to be. Love it!

Some say Hell is other people, but “Fresh Hell” is a whole other play! Brian Cern captures the frenetic, furious madness of trying to sign your kid up for summer camp and secure yourself some well deserved peace and quiet. I had the pleasure of seeing this play presented at the 2025 Midwest Dramatists Conference and I am a firm believer, this play is a cathartic crowd pleaser. Hilarious!

A slice of life that cuts straight through the heart of parenthood. A universal story for anyone hoping to find relief from the stress of life at the push of a button, only to run into connectivity issues. Saw a great performance of this at the 2025 Midwest Dramatists Conference.