Recommended by Bruce Karp

I enjoyed this short, sweet play, and could relate, as I had an aunt who refused to wear black to funerals because she thought the deceased should be celebrated, and wearing colorful clothes was her way of showing what she felt. Some of the relatives would roll their eyes, but I believe she had the right idea, and so does Ms. Sullivan.

A clever take on how to handle protests in light of recent newsworthy ones. I won't give away the ending, but it's a clever and apt surprise. Enjoy!

An excellent example of a great setup leading to a surprising conclusion, with Ms. O'Neill-Butler's signature well-written, snappy and comic dialogue. Great title, too! Though reminiscent of Noel Coward, it works as a gay comedy, something Coward wasn't able to write in his day. This should be a hit in any short play festival.

After reading this play, I had to sit for a moment. It's such a moving and cleverly constructed play, with a lot of heart, subtly revealed, deeply felt. Quite an accomplishment for a six-page play. Well done!

I must compliment Ms. Feeney for this compelling and ultimately satisfying and twisty play. Secrets are revealed perfectly and surprisingly, by strong characters. The story begins in a way which has you wondering how the characters are connected and the answer is revealed in an extremely clever way. Kudos to Ms. Feeney for this idea and for the way she ramps up the drama to a logical conclusion.

I viewed a performance of this lovely play, where two people confront loneliness and some fears about how life will go on without loved ones. It is very moving, sweet and funny, and leads to a satisfying conclusion where the two comfort each other, moving towards what we would hope is a new and lasting friendship.

Ms. O'Neill-Butler's ability to convey so much in so little words is on display in this short dramatic play. Cleverly moving through a year's time, she takes us through a family's attempt at reconciliation. The staging is simple so that the viewer relates to the emotions of the characters. At the end, hope for a new beginning. Well worth reading and would like to see it performed.

This is an intense and heartfelt story of a marriage that shifts from loving to terrifying. Ms. O'Neill-Butler has given so much of herself to tell this story. You will feel the frustration, the fear and the heartbreak. It's as raw as it gets.

A play about what might have been "That Kiss" provides a great and somewhat manic part for an actress who can portray a fast-talking, off-the-wall character. Well-written, the play holds your interest as the characters discuss their differing memories of an earlier event, leading to my favorite type of conclusion: one that leaves you wondering what would happen next. Well done.

Wow, talk about a wild and hilarious ride! "Big Date" will give you a giddy feeling as you fall into the crazy world created by John Busser. Over the top, beautifully so, with crisp, funny, punny dialogue, this short play may drive the designers crazy, but it will delight the audience. I hope a theatre festival takes it on!