Recommended by Robert Weibezahl

‘My body gives me no choice but to slow down. And when you slow down, you’re more aware.’ This wisdom-filled line gets to the heart of the matter in this penetrating, genuine monologue. Despite the serious subject, witty wordplay and a healthy perspective leavens the relatable and surprisingly hopeful story of this wheelchair-bound elderly man who still travels—and soars—in his head and heart. A beautiful piece for an older actor to sink his chops into.

The perfect slice of NYC, which will especially resonate with anyone who lived there and rode the subways in the 80s. The set-up is dead-on, and Miller perfectly captures the spunky jockeying for primacy that is a daily survival skill in the city. Edgy NYC wit at its best. And I can still TASTE that damned meatball hero. Thanks for that, D. Lee!

Samuel Beckett meets Laurel & Hardy in this absurdist desert island tale. Taube's quick-paced dialogue keeps the laughs coming and the action moving. A fun 10-minute romp for three game comic actors.

A funny and poignant look at the inter-generational divide, that underscores the importance of family and preserving the past - especially in difficult times. The character of Al is a prize for an older actor - equal parts wry quips and well-earned wisdom. You feel like you know these very human characters, because we all have versions of them in our lives.

Two adult sisters dance around the unexpressed until an unhoused man wanders into their home. But is he an uninvited guest? Or is something else at play? No one captures domestic disharmony and life lessons with as much humor and heart … and accuracy! … as the ever-talented and perceptive Marj O’Neill-Butler.

“It is 1984. The AIDS crisis is in full bloom.” These descriptors signal what’s in store in Karp’s heartfelt play, which reminds us – and educates a younger generation – about the horrors that literally and emotionally decimated the gay community and so many individual lives. But this tender play is not an angry screed. It is filled with humanity, complicated emotions, and, delightfully, hope and friendship and love.

It’s one battle after another for poor Casey, who has struggled with food issues her whole life. And the battles are HILARIOUS thanks to Arianna Rose’s one-of-a-kind penchant for anthropomorphism. As Casey travels through the looking glass into an anti-wonderland of sneaky snacks, snaky weight loss “miracles,” and boastful vegetables, you can’t help but relate. Pass the kale! (Well, maybe not the kale.) Read this kooky, riotous play and produce it NOW!

A lifetime of pain and trauma is captured with breathtaking skill and raw honesty in this four-minute monologue. A harrowing testimony of the spiraling, neverending damage of childhood sexual abuse. You will never forget this piece.

Miller perfectly captures the voice of Arlene, a feisty elder who may not understand everything about today's world, but she knows what's important about the past. Both funny and poignant, this exploration of family and the ties that bind will be catnip for older actresses.

In this beautifully crafted, circular monologue, “Person”’s imagined future has unexpectedly evaporated in a flash, and the possibility of getting through the night rests in the hands of an unseen friend on the other end of the call. We hope friendship wins out. We can’t know, but we can hope. So many layers to explore in this heart-piercing piece.