Recommended by Paul Donnelly

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.

This touching monologue shows the impact of a medical miracle on a young child. The child's excitement at the possibilities his new hand opens up and their hope for acceptance are both movingly rendered.

What a hoot! This Christmas Carol origin story is filled with delirious word-play and rapid-fire humor. It spoofs literary pretentions, Victorian mores, and Dicken's creative process. All in all, a thoroughly clever absurdist romp.

Wow. I sure didn't see that coming. Two strangers meet and connect on a secluded park bench. What seems like a pleasant exchange and the acceptance of a simple favor turns on a dime and reaches a quick dark crescendo.