Recommended by Steven G. Martin

An intense, pulse-pounding thriller.

I'd love to watch "Perfect" in performance. The tone of this short play by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm shifts throughout, but there's a subtle, underlying, "not-quite-right" feeling from the start. And it ratchets up with multiple reveals and genuine surprises. I love that the climax of the conflict is visual, and it is breathtaking and funny and a little upsetting all at once. Better yet, I love how "Perfect" makes me wonder about character backstory and what has led to this moment Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm has dramatized. An excellent, complex short play.

Robert J. LeBlanc imbues a sense of tension and dread throughout "The Angel" from character introduction to the final tragic beat, which feels inevitable. It's a chilling short play and an audience will enjoy the goosebumps.

Maximillian Gill's skill opens up what seems to be a straightforward story into a complex appreciation of the different types of storytelling and their impact: to protect, to distract, to soothe, to inform and more. Tales and the retelling of tales that were told bloom in "And Shahrazad Broke Of ..." And audiences will realize through Gill's writing that not all tales are pretty or have a happy ending, which doesn't mean that they shouldn't be told.

Crisp dialogue, broad character types, and a clear conflict. Sam Heyman's added a nice layer of depth, too. "The Golden Egg Cream Gold Club" is a cheeky comedy and social satire that audiences and performers will love.

Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos creates a krazy kwilt of comedy with Cat Ladies, Ouija boards, irascible technology that'll put haters in place ("You shut up."), gaslighting, and some genuinely heartwarming support.

"Cat Funeral" packs just the right amount of cringe, chaos, and (ultimately) warm emotions in 10 minutes. This is a memorable comedy.

You think you survived the harrowing ride, not realizing that the ride never ends until you're old enough to know better and see the patterns were always there.

Robert J. LeBlanc's remarkable monologue casts a critical eye on the world and its many actors from the 1970s through the present. Clear-eyed perspective, visually stunning, and more than a bit exhausting and relatable to an entire generation. Brilliant.

This script is a lot of fun! From the opening ultra-violent, epic action sequences to the intimate, underplayed ending, Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm is using all extremes in this short, dark comedy. This would be a stand-out performance at any event.

Dark, funny, and satiric as hell. You can't name another play that includes noodle arms, FONCs, charity walks, sterilization, The Cheesecake Factory, DNR codes. "Do Not Resuscitate: A Mini Play about the Able-Bodied" is one of a kind thanks to H. Avery's talents.

Scott Sickles has written an entertaining and deliberately exhausting comedy that two actors with excellent chemistry will adore. "Poetica" feels like a fencing match with advances and retreats and reversals and deep dives and approvals and rejoinders and all for the sake a very pleasant conversation.