Recommended by Paul Donnelly

One man's tortuous path to vegetarianism is brought to riotous life in this witty, witty monologue. That this path involves the audition from hell is the source of most of its rich humor. This character's voice is so engaging that I forgot I was reading a work of fiction.

A lovely exploration of a troubled young woman's spiritual journey. The language is exquisite, the rhythms seductive, and the humor invigorating.

The need behind many of these questions is almost haunting. The interpretative possibilities are endless. There is just so much resonance and potential humor packed into this short found piece.

What a funny and farcical twist on an old theatrical chestnut.

Wow. What a chilling bit of misdirection. The set up is engrossing and the pay off is dynamite.

A funny and flawlessly structured film noir send up. The characters are delightful, the dialogue is delicious, and the whole effect is de-lovely.

We could all use a friend like Merry even in non-Covid times. Sam's disappointment at the damper Covid put on his favorite holiday certainly resonates with me. He is fortunate to have Merry to pull him and his pumpkin, Jack, out of their shared funk.

Ethan's advice to start every day on a positive note has resonance well beyond his wife. And, bless his heart, he finds his positivity in the oddest places.

Deciding how to approach the topic of sex with their precocious seven year-old causes Larry and Ernie to evaluate their own communication around sex and consent. This play is also filled with both deliberate and awkward humor that serves the action well.

Funny and clever, this play is a real delight. I found myself laughing aloud from the deadpan listing of the ingredients in the Crones' stew and their typical cooking show host asides to their recounting of the Scottish Lord's post-death fate.