Recommended by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

An urban legend come to life! I was freaked out despite myself! A thrilling read that would be a great addition to any horror or Halloween-themed festival. I especially enjoyed the dialogue with its callbacks to classic sitcoms and scary movies, cementing this in the "real world" where such things can't happen...or can they?

Beautifully and richly written. Great piece for a young actor to flex their skills and showcase dramatic range.

"Is there a Better way to be a Mother?/other than making that child the Center of the world?"

I applaud this piece with my entire being and ache as I recognize parts of myself in this apologetic woman. A beautiful, challenging, poetic piece for an actress of a certain age (50+) that doesn't reduce her to grandmother or washed-up woman, but instead, a woman actively doing the washing up for those around her. An A+ metaphor for womanhood today but hopefully not for the womanhood of tomorrow. Strong works such as this by writers such as Goldman-Sherman give me hope.

Very funny piece! Anyone familiar with improv comedy will be smiling and laughing along at this fun take on a police interrogation made to celebrate and showcase its actors' talents!

I am fascinated by this short mime play and would love to see it performed; the subtleties of it and its simplicity hide a lot of depth about life, happiness, and finding meaning. Of the two proposed endings, I lean towards the less comical of the two, but depending on the actor and the venue, could see both being successful and effective.

A succinct and hopeful staging of an American classic! I love how universal and direct this adaptation is, appropriate for all ages, and how it eliminates less than flattering characters from the original story, such as the nagging wife. Well done!

Clever and cute, this play takes the notion of reincarnation for a spin--with twins! I particularly love imagining this in production, as even in the simplest suggested staging, it has a sparkling creativity that is sure to make you smile. As the mother of a toddler, I felt particularly tickled and touched by the implications of both new and renewed life in Rose's work.

Devastatingly funny, incredibly perceptive, and so important. It is every uncomfortable, politically-incorrect conversation you've ever endured met with hard truths, a mirror, and a steady hand. An exceptional work!

I got to read this play for callbacks at the Phoenix several years ago, and it is such a beautiful, haunting work of art. The poetic and visceral nature of the work is 100% engaging and entrancing. Produce this! See this! Read this!

A fascinating piece that offers a fun glimpse into the English language and how much of a story can be told through physicality and inflection. A juicy challenge for actors to tackle, and an accomplishment for Rose!