Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

"The Witch Trial of Margery" shows that rumors and falsehoods can be conquered by reason. It is also a reminder that very often reason and facts are ignored and hysteria take their place. Adam Richter makes us care for Margery and breath a sigh of relief in her behalf. Well done.

"Here's Hoping" by Philip Middleton Williams is a powerful play that packs intense emotions in sixteen short pages. Although (thankfully) medical science has made advances since this play was written, the story of the human condition -- the fears and need for human connection -- are just as relevant today.

Steve G. Martin takes us into the world of the future through the lens of teenagers. I love seeing that, even far into the future, teens are still teens. A heartfelt play that gives us hope for humanity.

"Manes before Dames" is a beautifully layered play -- very funny and heartfelt. The struggles are real and human. Love that the characters are lions and lionesses (the pride community metaphor is fantastic). Well done.

What a fun and creepy (in all the best ways) play! DC Cathro creates a world where ghosts are the norm, but the neighbors are something more difficult to deal with. This play would be super fun to stage.

I laughed out loud at the hysterical, over-the-top romantic comedy be Greg Vovos. I would love to meet these characters, but would run away if that ever happened. Great fun for audience and actors.

I am so glad Lynn Millar has written this fascinating play about Dr. Marie Equi. A very engaging and informative work. This story needs to be heard by everyone, especially our youth. Well done.

“Art Doll” by Mike Byham is a creepy and clever sci-fi play, Byham creates a believable world that feels safe and then .. it doesn’t. I never saw the twist ending coming and it is so satisfying. Well done!

So much fun! I laughed out loud several times in Christopher Plumridge's absurdist piece about writing today. A fun window into the kinship of writers.

"The Santa Thing" by Greg Lam is adorably sweet and funny. A heartwarming addition to any holiday short play festival. Greg Lam's characters are so endearing that we want to invite them to our dinners.