Recommended by Julie Brandon

Too many of us understand Maggie all too well. The words not spoken can keep us awake long into the night. DEBRA A. COLE has given a loving and gently example of how a partner's understanding can help promote healing. Well done!

The letting go is the hardest part. Even when it doesn't make sense or change the outcome, we hold on to that one thing, thought or behavior. A lovely, touching piece about how grief is often handled. Well done.

A strong reminder that we can get through the tough times even if we have tell ourselves. Uplifting and encouraging.

Our deep need to connect with those we lost is universal. As we look for signs, we often miss the obvious ones. A lovely and touching short play about recognizing and appreciating the connections that never go away.

This is a much-needed short play about differences and tolerance. Well-written and timely.

This is a conversation taking place all over America. Kudos to V.B. RANKIN for capturing the voices of many of us.

A much needed and well-written monologue. CHRISTOPHER SOUCY successfully uses food as a way to illustrate the differences in culture and religion. This would be an excellent piece for young actors. Well done!

A well-written piece about getting answers to the hard questions, even answers you're not sure you want. Intelligently written with compassion.

Ah, the great feline plan to protect the humans. Hysterical and Shakespearean in tone. Loved it!

Change the family name? The horror! A great little piece about how names came about and the family lore accompanying it. As someone who's family name changed twice, I can understand the concern. Great fun!