Recommended by Paul Donnelly

Awwwww. The very funny premise of this piece, a man's dependence on his sock puppet, is both funny and touching in its execution. Asa just wants to do right by his best friend, but Mr. K seems unable to find Asa's ministrations sufficient to make him want to go on. The conclusion is surprisingly moving.

This is a unique and uniquely rendered love story. Zach's longing is as tangible as the object of his longing is intangible. I was carried along by the intensity of his feelings and the power and unpredictability of the unseen object of his obsession.

Two brothers connect over family history (the good and the bad) and a nearly lost holiday tradition in this affecting short. A lovely view of the Christmas holiday.

What a delirious salute to the triumph of the mundane. Poor Bert seems to be the only one concerned about the zombie apocalypse in the face of the matter of fact reactions of his co-worker and landlord. So many witty lines and situations fill this sly short. The concluding line puts a brilliant button on all that came before.

A clever and engaging comic romp that places Romeo and Juliet in Jurassic Park. Their love is sorely challenged, but not overcome, and Tybalt and Mercutio put aside their hatred to no avail. There is wit in the dialogue, wit in the premise and wit in the execution.

A tender monologue about memory and loss, Daddy Daughter Dance, is filled with detailed recollections that build to a very moving crescendo. Julie's memories are real and specific and deeply touching.

A sublime exploration of the loneliness of a cursed gorgon. Madame Medusa's wry voice is compelling and seductive as she leads us through her history and to the big decision she is about to make.

Lilly and Marsha are delicious comic creations with one big thing in common. Their escalating conflict plays out through Lilly's obsession with dog ordinances and Marsha fondness for her dog which leads to the reveal of Marsha's true agenda. The heightened language and wit of the dialogue adds a further engaging dimension.

Zombie hilarity at its finest. Sally's frustration with John is especially amusing as is the climax when the zombie action reaches its zenith.

Of all the blind date gone wrong scenarios out there, Rachel's fate may actually be the worst. This play takes us from a wonderful set-up to a brilliant conclusion in just a minute.