Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

The tension in this play is so intense, it needs to either explode or break. Paul Smith brings this tension to a head with tight and authentic dialog. Well done.

Who hasn’t wondered hat happens to us after we die? “The Door” is an imaginative, sweet, and funny play that explores this question in a unique way. We find ourselves rooting for this eclectic group of quirky ghosts. Actors would have a blast with these characters.

A beautiful, heartfelt play. A family entrenched in traditions navigates their place in the current world, The women, especially, search for peace. The love is real. The conflicts are real. The stake are high. This play is both relevant an timeless.

“Checking In” is a relevant play of today. Although it could not have been conceived of a few short years ago, it is the reality of many now. While juggling a home life and work life has been a challenge for generations, this is the first time our home lives are so exposed to our work and employers. This play captures the essence of this struggle.

A marriage lifetime told through the couple’s relationship with their china. Fast paced and real. We can all relate to the weighing the desire to use something delicate against the fear of damaging it. Well done.

“Companion” by Mackenzie Raine Kirkman is a sensitive gem that asks what it means to be human. This play explores loneliness, search for purpose, and the need for connection in a tight ten minute play.

A beautiful and wrenching story inspired by Edward Hopper's painting "The Automat." A period piece that speaks to audiences of today.

Honest and heartbreaking. A man reflects on a time in his youth when feelings were often kept secret. A discovery about his father helped him better understand himself in his youth and the discoveries of his own feelings help him to better understand his father.

A sweet and funny two-hander about accepting or not accepting our inevitable aging. Love this couple and how they care and know each other. Well done!

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a power struggle between turkeys! So much fun. Actors will have a with these roles. This play would be a great addition to a holiday play festival or any short play festival.