Recommended by Donald Loftus

Steven G. Martin is a true artist. He has created a number of short plays that absolutely capture the audience and make us feel something important in as little as one minute. Pure brilliance. I would love to see an entire evening of his work on a stage.

A hysterical view of an experience most men have actually lived through. Great characters and witty dialogue combined with a non-conventional theatrical setting make this play work extremely well.

It is clear to see why "FAMILY BY NUMBERS”, Arianna Rose’s beautifully written play about families has won multiple awards. It is not only a compelling drama that captures us from the start and holds us until the final blackout, it is also a cleverly devised play using a “numbering device” that drives its important message straight home. It is most impressive what Ms. Rose can make us feel in just ten minutes.

Ms. Stuccio's dialogue is honest and powerful. Her ability to take us to the scene of the crime is so real, it actually makes you nervous! A terrific set-up which holds our attention throughout. Well done!

Carol Berman's dialogue is so authentic and gripping, you feel like you are in the room with these colorful characters. Although set in the sixties and dealing with Nazi’s from the 40’s, it feels uncomfortably relevant to these times we are living in.

I experienced this play when it was presented as part of The Taphouse Theatre’s virtual on-line play festival. It is beautifully written, powerful and honest... and actually made me cry. To create such characters and a plot that can touch an audience in just ten minutes is a true art and Jackie Martin is one of its masters.

Greg Lam assembled 8 playwrights from around the country to write this play in one afternoon. The process was fascinating to experience as the next scene was started before the ones before it were finished. Miraculously, it all came together and was performed in the same day by a troupe of equally impressive actors.

It is clear to see why "Phillie's Trilogy" by Doug DeVita has been so highly praised. As a guy who grew up in the 70’s the play rings true with well-developed characters and sharp dialogue that brings back memories and delivers a satisfying and engaging theatrical experience.

Tight and sharp dialogue and colorful characters create a story about human relationships that hits home. Exactly right for today’s world.

A moving story with very developed and interesting characters dealing with very real prejudices, problems and concerns. Very compelling, very timely.