Recommended by Donald Loftus

A bold, unflinching drama, "Chastity" confronts adolescence, sexuality, and trauma with striking honesty and urgency. Jess Eichen crafts raw, deeply complex characters whose volatile interactions reveal vulnerability beneath bravado. The play’s sharp dialogue and fearless storytelling create an intense, thought-provoking experience that challenges, disturbs, and ultimately compels with its emotional truth.

A heartfelt and warmly humorous one-act, Billy, Billy explores identity, memory, and unconditional love with charm and sincerity. Katherine Rasmussen blends narration and dialogue to reveal a mother-son bond shaped by honesty, fear, and acceptance. The play’s gentle humor and emotional candor build to a touching affirmation of self and family, leaving audiences uplifted and deeply moved.

A witty and engaging two-hander, Four Questions turns a simple blind date into a sharp, thought-provoking exploration of identity, faith, and modern values. Morey Norkin balances humor and tension with skillful dialogue that reveals deeper ideological divides without losing charm. The play’s clever structure and satisfying final turn leave audiences both entertained and genuinely reflective.

A witty, heartfelt short that turns a quirky omen into a moving act of reconciliation. Donald E. Baker blends humor and sincerity with precision, guiding a believable shift from resistance to love. A compact, audience-pleasing piece with warmth and emotional clarity.

A Thousand Words is a beautifully constructed, emotionally resonant play that weaves past and present with striking theatricality. John Mabey crafts vivid characters and lyrical dialogue, using photography as a powerful metaphor for memory, loss, and redemption. The storytelling is intimate yet expansive, culminating in a moving exploration of legacy, love, and the fragile imprint we leave behind.

A smart, inventive reimagining of Chekhov, Suffering, Inc. brilliantly transplants classic text into a contemporary corporate setting. Brendan Healy crafts a richly layered ensemble piece where overlapping dialogue and shifting styles capture both absurdity and melancholy. The play’s wit, theatricality, and keen insight into modern work culture culminate in a compelling, resonant portrait of ambition, stagnation, and human longing.

A gripping and darkly comic one-act, American Roulette masterfully blends tension, humor, and existential reflection. Dan West crafts sharp, naturalistic dialogue that contrasts everyday banter with life-or-death stakes, creating a chilling theatrical rhythm. The play’s escalating absurdity and final ironic twist deliver a powerful meditation on fate, chance, and the fragile illusion of control.

A bold and darkly comic satire, BabyLand skewers consumerism, globalization, and the commodification of human life with biting wit. Rich Rubin crafts vivid, sharply drawn characters whose absurd circumstances reveal unsettling truths about value, ethics, and desire. The play’s irreverent humor and escalating stakes culminate in a provocative, thought-provoking theatrical experience that is as entertaining as it is incisive. LOVED IT!

A fast-paced and cleverly irreverent 10 minute comedy, Oliver with a Twist delivers sharp satire with a playful theatrical edge. Jane Cafarella uses exaggerated characters and rapid-fire dialogue to skewer modern food culture, privilege, and performative ethics. Beneath the humor lies a biting social critique, culminating in a darkly comic and memorable final image that lingers beyond the laughter.

A sharp, darkly comic ten minute, two-hander, Terms & Conditions delivers a timely and unsettling exploration of desire, control, and digital intimacy. Danielle Wirsansky crafts incisive dialogue that exposes the fragile logic behind entitlement, using a clever theatrical conceit to blur the line between fantasy and autonomy. The play builds to a chilling yet satisfying conclusion, leaving a lasting impression about power, consent, and connection in the modern age.