Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

I had the pleasure of attending a reading of this beautifully heartbreaking play. Jackson’s journey to find their truth is fraught with pitfalls and pain. Sam Heyman makes us care and fear for Jackson and hold our breathe until the satisfying ending.

”Audubon Sucks” by Robin Rice is a layered piece about satisfy life desires. Whether a starving pigeon or a woman starving for validation, we all have needs. Love the cross conversations and witty dialogue.

Tom Erb’s “A Rainy night in Hollywood” is a nostalgic peek of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Erb transports us back in time and serves up a strong dramatic piece.

“Zamera: A Monologue with Three Prom Dresses” pulls the audience in from the first words. Asher Wyndham’s monologues are legendary and this one is no exception. We feel deeply for young Zamera and care what happens to her. We want her to have a perfect prom and hope helping her pick her dress will make that happen. Well done.

“Conferences” is pure fun, as we see this frustrated teacher unleash on her students. Just imagine what drove her to this point. Great piece for actors.

“Waiting for Roger” by Lynn Millar is a fun little gem where three dogs are hanging out in a bar, waiting for their friend Roger who they hope will save them from “National Noise Day.” Does he come and save them? Read and find out. :)

“Just An Old Fashioned Love Song” by Philip Middleton Williams is a sweetly nostalgic piece (with a little sassy spice) that reminds us that nothing stays the same. As the characters struggle considering their fates, we also think about our own. Actors will enjoy portraying these characters and costume designers will have a blast.

What a fun play for actors and audience -- one "Dad" joke piling on after another will keep the audiences laughing the entire time.

Finn Anderson’s “I Spy” is a lovely, heartwarming play where two close friends look back on their lives and contemplate the future. An opportunity for older actors and a sweet addition to any short play festival.

Yes, yes, yes -- Tinsel wars were definitely a "thing" in the 1970s! Christopher Soucy captures the absurdity of traditions where we dig our toes in deep and shows us how we can laugh at ourselves instead. Well done.