Recommended by Ryan M. Bultrowicz

I was expecting a comedic thrill-ride when I read the title - that was delivered. I was not so much expecting to feel such a full-range of emotions (I should have, of course. Weaver's genius when it comes to writing is a certainty). It's funny, it makes you reflect on love and life, and it's full of Weaver's trademarked charming dialogue. A whole-hearted and honest play that would be a delight to see on stage.

I have the warmest spot in my heart for birds so I was super excited to read this. Rice has created a charming and hilarious play about two bowerbirds (who exchange some irresistibly fun dialogue) and the zany adventure that is their mating ritual. This would be an absolute spectacle to see on stage!!!

You know a play is going to be something special when it features a "charming and gentle octopus" and this play delivers. A great dive into the challenging topics of homelessness and mental health. Easily accessible to all and packs quite the (octopus) punch.

It's Levine, you know it's going to be good. That being said, I really really love this play. I'm so happy I stumbled upon it again. I originally discovered it in a playwriting class (all the greats study Levine, come on!) and was in awe of it's unique depiction of a couples quarrel and the stinging end that comes with it. Do yourself a favor and read/produce this.

Weird, wild, and perfectly puppet-tastic. The absurdity of office life is wonderfully highlighted by Mooney. Full of some fun nonsensical nonsense that takes the well-known workplace culture and molds and stretches it askew as if it were taffy.

When mafia movies meet recess you get this wonderfully comedic and original piece from Hageman. This show plays with mafia tropes in a really fun way and it would be a real blast to see it performed. Educators - keep this one on your list!

A really beautiful depiction of two people sharing an intimate connection - this play was an absolute joy to read. Weaver's ability to deliver an authentic relationship in ten-minutes and with no dialogue is a testament to his great writing ability. A brilliant and sincere piece of theatre perfect for any ten-minute play festival.

I laughed at loud at the Taylor Swift/Justin Bieber call out in this play - and that was only one of the moments where I found myself cackling at the words on my computer screen. Stubbles play is full of his hilarious and stylized wit. Within the fun of this play is a timely and important message about individuality, executed so well that one might not even notice it at first. Might I add that this is the PERFECT show for this season?

Weaver's poetic dive into this world of mythology and magical realism is as haunting as it is sensual. A creative piece exploring the tug-of-war between innocent and not-so innocent. With expert skill, "The Boy on the Beach" presents to us a beautiful subversion of a typical trope.

A really unique show that turns the typical interrogation scene on its head. I love the use of the "Changing Styles" improv game in here - it really works well. If you've done improv before or have been a fan of improv you knew immediately where this show was going when that bell got pulled out and it was a wonderfully hilarious ride!

Charming, fun, and a love letter to improv, Busser's play is perfect for any short play festival.