ONE MINUTE: An over-opinionated, loud, bossy person cannot stand that three people are quietly minding their own business, enjoying their leisure time in a way that makes them happy. So, the antagonist takes action.

TEN MINUTES: Jaded, conniving, bored spectators have little interest in discussing art prior to the unveiling of a new work. When they see the new piece, however, they are stunned by the beauty before them.

ONE ACT: Lying on his deathbed, Montresor confesses to God how he killed Fortunato.

When his neighbor Mrs. Trelawney Justice asks if he would be willing to care for a kitten, Daniel Prillaman agrees to take on the task.

TWO MINUTES. Before he attends a meeting with colleagues, Nathan goes on the attack, tearing down a key member of his team.

TWO MINUTES. As a group of men expresses frustration, loneliness and anger, Vince leads them to a solution.

FULL-LENGTH. Ralph travels to the Underworld of Greek mythology after his husband's death in order to say goodbye.

ONE MINUTE: A violinist loses everything, except he hasn't.

TWO MINUTES: Stella and Stellan spend the last two minutes of Earth's existence complaining about how terrible Tuesdays are, discussing out-of-production lip balm and sipping macchiatos.

ONE MINUTE: 9-year-old Dylan receives a lesson in becoming a man from his older brother Connor.

ONE MINUTE: Simone wonders what all the fuss is about while her husband runs around naked off the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada's High Basin Desert just after 6 in the morning. Gale then points out the obvious.

ONE MINUTE. Maria, the office place lemon face, is ready to give Ginny a piece of her mind. Because sometimes things like that have to happen.

ONE MINUTE. La Maestra prepares to conduct an unusual orchestra.

Perhaps for the first time, HERO must make a major decision that permanently affects where life will lead. Many OPTIONS beckon, not all of them good, but the choices must be made, the journey continued.

"The Paths" is an experimental, near-silent, multi-scene, movement-dominated play about choices made, paths chosen and disregarded, and the first and final moments that bookend life.

Upon awakening, Puppers is off and running. This puppy is full of vim, vigor, playful exuberance, and perhaps a wandering mind that is instantly transfixed by whatever crosses it.

"Puppers" is a monologue about enthusiasm, joy, exploration, energy, and good cheer as shown through the comic antics of an eight-month-old puppy.

TEN MINUTES: Wanda is being recognized for her complete oeuvre of poetry this evening. Unfortunately, she is completely aware that her mastery of words, images and poetic devices is slipping away.

"Recognition" is a monologue for a middle-aged female actor that explores no longer being able to do what one was meant to do.

ONE MINUTE: The group has assembled in a safe space, but the enemy approaches. The rules for surviving are laid out.

FULL LENGTH: The highlight of forty-year-old Benny V.'s day is eating his microwaved dinner and falling asleep at 8 p.m. in his apartment decorated with old college dormitory furniture. Then a mysterious invitation leads Benny V. on a journey that connects him with new people, places, and experiences. "The Subtle, Sublime Transformation of Benny V." looks at how we engage the world and how going outside our comfort zone affects our lives.

ONE MINUTE: Third-Year Scholar Novotny and Distinguished Professor Andraslev survey a park covered with several growths of lichen. The future plans for the area depend on what the pair learn about the past while in the present.

TEN MINUTES: College-aged students Paul and Con notice one another for the first time. The pulse quickens, breathing turns shallow, gazes linger, but neither can bring himself to say anything to the other.

TEN MINUTES: Hollis prepares herself with lists of facts so she can succeed in her mission.

FIVE MINUTES: An ever-growing chorus of diverse voices speaks against the rise of hatred, bias and inequality due to religious and ethnic or racial differences. More of the disenfranchised seek to share their story, seek to be understood by white, Christian Americans, which could lead to uncomfortable conversations and soul searching. What can white Americans do as internal strife grows?

The perfect remedy: a 2-CD compilation called "White Noise," which plays over the complexity of today's world with soothing, easy-to-appreciate babble of little consequence. Available at several convenient locations, including most broadcast and print media.

TEN MINUTES: Emotions run high in the judges room during an art competition. Two judges implore the third judge to vote in favor of their favorites, and when the artists are invited for interviews chaos erupts.