Recommended by Bruce Karp

Such a funny premise and well-executed. The title alone was enough to get me to select it for a read. Clever, great setup and exposes some of the foibles of marriage and sex. For a short play, it was a packed package, pardon the expression...

A screwball comedy about a family dinner gone...screwball. Funny and clever, Mr. Levine's story makes some head-spinning turns to keep the action moving to a hopeless and hilarious conclusion. Very enjoyable!

The character of Joni is beautifully brought to life. Whether or not the story is based on a real person, I wanted to know so much more about her. Having known some very vocal and mentally stable 90-year-olds, his portrayal of Joni is spot on. Well done!

I very much enjoyed the interaction between the characters of this play. Ms. Rose is an expert at crisp, believable dialogue and the setup and resolution of the plot is expert. I also applaud her for making the woman character the smartest and strongest character.

Ms. Porter's play reminds us how important our pets are to us. I certainly identified with the play's premise that when a dog is sick, you find some way to make the dog well again, no matter the cost. Ms. Porter ramps up the tension nicely, setting up a conclusion that should satisfy all animal lovers.

This is a beautifully conceived and written play about two sisters of whom most people know very little - the Cones of Baltimore. You'll want to know more about their lives after reading this play. The language and visual effects are inventive and stunning. You may also be surprised to learn about the sisters' relationship with the estimable Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. A full production is inevitable!

With a clever premise, full of little and bigger surprises, Williams has created a warm comedy-drama with well-written and relatable characters, and a twisty-turny story that has a highly satisfying ending. It's a play that also makes the case that a family is what you make of it. Read, enjoy, recommend and, to producers, produce it!

An absolutely delightful look at small town politics and the joys of living in a town where everybody knows your name - and your business. Great characters, realistic and often hilarious dialogue, and a heartfelt finish. Worth reading and producing.

I loved the concept of Martin's play as well as its execution. A chance to look back at your mistakes (and baggage one carries around) and look ahead with some hope. I also get the title, but will let readers figure it out...well done and should be produced!

OMG, this is a brilliant cat-and-mouse story that is one of the cleverest stories I've read. I cannot give anything away, but Mr. Kendall weaves a story with many twists and turns and a knockout ending that should have readers (and viewers, when produced on stage) talking about it long after they've finished the play. Well done, sir!