Recommended by Steven G. Martin

"That would be absurd." And that would be the point of DJ Kaiser's brief, table-turning comedy. I especially love that "Very Experimental: a play about you" is going to create some tension between the actors and the audience. Brief and comical tension, but still palpable and interesting to experience.

There's comfort in Silberman's short play: Knowing that Giant Pandas think about and are concerned for the people who visit, knowing there's language that unites rather than divides, knowing there's connection that allows us to realize commonalities and overlook differences. There's a comfort moving from Po's restless pacing to Tian Tian's calm stillness. And the stage directions are lovely. This is a soothing play, more thought than action. More resolution than conflict.

The afterlife in Floyd-Priskorn's "Squisher's Atonement" is a little scary, a lot comforting, and ironically jaw-dropping all in 10 minutes. Ultimately a feel-good story for our hero Margie, but with enough twists and reveals to keep an audience on edge. I'm glad this short play has a robust production history and I want it to grow.

Yes, this is a life-changing moment for Ronnie and Jo but what's telling to me is the method to deliver the message; it reveals character beautifully. I imagine Ronnie has a gleam in their eye, a grin on their face, and a "Gotcha" as the line after this play ends. And Jo's response speaks volumes about them. "Tails" is funny, sassy, and romantic.

A perfect 10-minute drama for Dystopian times led by Christian fundamentalism's wielding of power. There's only so much that Tabitha can overlook until it's time for a change.

This short comedy can appeal to audiences as an homage to the origin story of Marvel Comics' Captain America and as a satire about the oversimplification of symbols of national pride and the danger present when they cannot be entirely controlled. It's a wry comedy, getting audiences both to laugh in recognition and to think broadly.

This charming romantic comedy finds the humor in a situation and then plays a game to ramp it up higher and higher. "Film Appreciation" would be easy to produce and audiences will love it all -- the characters, the premise, the outcome. I hope its production history grows even more robust.

"Oh, fuck you and this fucking world where you’re killing slow dolphins." This short play by Joe Swenson spotlights modern life and its annoyances in a funny, absurd way. The dialogue is brisk and crisp, the characters are driven with their singular need. Terrific stuff!