Recommended by Debbie Lamedman

The emotion of Love is so elusive. It is impossible to understand the effect it has on us humans, and if you're already dealing with ADHD or any other type of neurodiversity, it complicates that understanding all the more. Sickles brings all that confusion, illumination, and beauty to the forefront in this piece. This monologue is so "nail on the head" perfect in its explanation of how someone with this affliction processes how and why someone could love them. I teared up reading this. It is universal. It is a beautiful, uncomfortable truth. Highly recommend!

Kane creates this credible scenario between two 20-somethings, and the audience spends the next ten minutes witness to this intense roller coaster ride. The dialogue rings true as ambitious P.J. will do anything to get his article published. It's set in the '90s but not much has changed in today's culture. The ambiguous ending will leave you hanging but it couldn't be more satisfying. Easily staged for festivals. I loved it!

This monologue is absolutely chilling in context to what is happening with climate change, and the rise in destructive hurricanes. Plumridge suggests the piece as a radio play, and it would work well, perhaps even better than a visual play. I AM ESMERELDA builds in such a subtle way, that with the right sound effects and character voice, the audience will find themselves directly in the eye of the storm. Great work!

Every artist I know has suffered the feeling of invisibility. It's one of the worst feelings anyone can experience. A child in a large family can also identify with that feeling of aloneness. Dana Hall's monologue "Invisible" perfectly captures that sense of insecurity and fear when people simply forget to include you and then later state it was "an oversight." Recently, I experienced this exact feeling when I was told my play had "slipped through the cracks." I questioned my purpose for days. This monologue will resonant with so many, and a strong actor could really make this shine. Bravo!

This short two-hander does an excellent job of parodying the work-from-home conundrum during the pandemic. Stratford’s character depictions of Cindy and Jane are both hilarious as well as seethingly frustrating. Cindy is someone we’ve all encountered in our lives and the tension that builds during this conversation is authentic as well as maddening. This is a terrific piece for a short play festival and flexible enough for Zoom or live performances. Well done!

This play is absolutely beautiful, filled with ripe, vivid imagery, and a father/daughter relationship that will break your heart. A gorgeous, poetic piece that is easily produced and perfect for short play festivals. Watermelon should be served to the audience! Wonderful work!

If you would rather laugh on Halloween than be frightened, this is the play for you. Dakutis has introduced us to the latest in a long line of comedy duos, Dave and Buster, and they are the Beavis and Butt-head of this fast-paced, devil-worshipping comedy. Simply by mistaking a single vowel, these two meatheads find themselves worshipping a fabric rather than a demon! This piece is a lot of fun, and if you find yourself replacing the word “Namaste” with “Lurleen,” then Dakutis has worked his magic on you!

This delightful two-hander shows what turning sixty can do to us psychologically. In this play, Maripat Allen uses her wonderful sense of humor to show a sixty-year-old making sure she is ready for the "big journey". The husband and wife dialogue is fast-paced, sharp, and witty, and both characters are honest and authentic. I found myself laughing out loud, but at the same time thoroughly understanding what happens to us as we age. This play is a modern, humorous look at aging and is easily produced. I highly recommend it for 10-minute play festivals. It's a gem!

The Last Appointment is a wonderful and theatrical two-hander that is utterly engaging. These two characters are perfect for each other, and we soon learn why as their story unfolds. Koepfinger keeps us riveted as the tension builds as well as our curiosity. This would a fun and challenging piece for two actors, and a terrific entry for a ten-minute play festival. I really loved this work and highly recommend this play.

Faust's "Exposure" shows us a moment in time; a glimpse of a young person in the midst of a terrifying panic attack. In three short pages, the audience is caught up in the anxiety that young Avery is experiencing. It's a whirlwind of a play even in its brevity. This would be a terrific and challenging piece for a teen actor. Great work!