Recommended by Bruce Karp

Wow, you see the names Abbott and Costello and you think, this is going to be fun. It's not. But it is a tense and compelling story of two abused sons, who deal with the abuser (their father) the only way they know how. I won't give away what comes next, but it is disturbing, and apt. Crisp writing, well crafted.

It's really difficult to read Arianna Rose's play without thinking that this is something that could happen to those who don't fit a certain category. We seem to be heading in that direction. To say this is a cautionary tale is perhaps an understatement, but this is a scary and tautly written play that will certainly make you think and needs to be seen.

I just finished reading (and identifying with) this hilarious take on seniors and technology. Ms. O'Neill-Butler expertly conveys the frustrations of taking on a resistant parent, while still showing love for the characters. If you need a good laugh (and who doesn't these days) read this play!

A lovely play, written from the heart. Clever in that it works with any combination of actors. Read it and produce it!

I heartily agree with other's recommendations that this is a delightfully sweet play with relatable characters and some lovely surprises (the floating water bottle/the counselor's unqualified acceptance of Mo's imaginary friend). It's perfectly normal to go through periods of self-doubt at Mo's age, and a little help from a friend, real or imaginary, can only be good. Heyman's sense of whimsy comes through.

This is a brilliantly thought out, heartfelt play. Period. It's story is riveting, the pacing is perfect and the characters are expertly drawn. It reminds us that even those who survive a war are casualties. Unfortunately, we're seeing more evidence today. Read this play and if you can produce it, please do. It is a powerful reminder of the pain of war.

Adrift is full of comedy and then, mystery. (Mystery loves company...) The characters are typical 20-somethings, navigating relationships, making attempts at being responsible, and trying to find out why there's an unconscious woman floating alone in a boat in the sea. Though we are never told the reason (part two is coming, perhaps?), there's enough speculation, some logical, some wild, to give the characters and audience much to think about. The situation is set up very well, with excellent detail, and the characters all have specific characteristics that set them apart from each other. Well crafted and hope it's produced!

A new twist on a buddy story, this delightful play sustains interest with its two quirky characters, fully realized but full of surprises, and a wonderfully visualized setting in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico. It's nice to see how the relationship between the two characters evolves during the play and the Inge reference was nicely done, especially if you know the significance of it to the playwright. Well done and hope it gets lots of productions.

Baker's play is about decisions made and I think, also decisions not made. His terrific setup of two guys talking about their earlier escapades, which they thought were innocent at the time, turns into discussions of infidelity, secrecy, and unspoken desires, which do finally get spoken in a way.

I like that the story is left somewhat unresolved at the end, but by the end, there is much for the characters and the audience to think about. This play should be a part of any festival of LGBTQ plays.

What a perfectly awful character brought to brilliant, yet horrible life by Mr. Baker. I am quite sure that this type of woman is living all over our country. She's as much a queen as any gay person she hates - namely, the Queen of Hypocrisy. Well done and needs to be part of a monologue festival.