Recommended by Glenn Alterman

What Baggage by Kim E.Ruyle is a total delight! Two seniors have just made love and suddenly their conversation turns to moving into together and all the possibilities and problems they may encounter. The play is charming, touching, surprising, and very funny. The characters and dialogue feel totally believable. This is one of those plays you never want to end. It's a winner- read it-- and see!

Eileen's confessions at the last moments of her life in this extraordinary monologue are powerful, shocking, and touching. Not a thought is censored, it all just pours out. Andrew Martineau has written an exceptional monologue that lingers on long after you've finished reading it. You may need a few moments after reading Eight Aunt Mary's to feel the full extent of what you've just read/experienced- I did.

Every moment of this tension filled monologue keeps you connected to what Wendy, an alcoholic is going through. In Charles Scott Jones Night of A Thousand Sips, the inner torment is visceral. Should Wendy take a sip of that whiskey sour she's holding?! Beautifully written and totally believable. A wonderful monologue!

The first thing I noticed when reading Nora Louise Syran’s exquisite monologue, Speed-Dating: A Day At The Races, was her beautiful use of language- It’s exquisitely written. As she guides us through her deeply felt experience of speed dating, she expresses so much about what her character is feeling and thinking with each potential suitor. I was with her every step of the way. A wonderful monologue.

It's truly amazing how John Busser creates suspense and then a startling surprise all within a ONE MINUTE play. You may have an idea where you think you're going, but just wait. --- Tale this ride, you'll be thrilled in a minute.

Who’d ever think a monologue delivered by a pet rabbit could be so touching, painful and relatable? Jennifer O’Grady’s beautiful monologue CAGE, is poignant, painful and truthful. Some really lovely writing. Read it, you’ll be glad you did.

Donald E. Baker’s GETTING TO KNOW YOU, gets right to the point in the first few lines. Two co-workers, one gay and one straight are sharing a hotel room at a business conference. An “incident” has occurred and the two attempt to define what it means. The play moves like gangbusters as the two men thrash out what really happened. A quick read, a thought provoking play.

Susan Middaugh has written a touching and powerful play about two women whose lives are very different, forced to share a jail cell for drug possession. The dialogue really moves, the play feels very truthful. By the end of the play you feel like you really know these women and you really care about them.

This lovely two-hander will get to you early on and you’ll never want it to end. Touching, magical and romantic. Amongst The Stars is a sweet treat for both actors and audiences. Enjoy it.

Marj O'Neil-Butler's INGROWN FEAR says so much in so few words. In this wonderful monologue, you see a country boys life change in an instant. After I finished reading it it took me a moment to fully get how life changing a single event can be in our lives. Truthful and very well written. Read it!