Recommended by Steven G. Martin

"Just Ice" is the definition of a slow burn. I love how Jonny Bolduc reveals character and conflict only when necessary, allowing audiences -- and even the characters -- to think they're in one story when it's something else altogether. This is a terrific read, and I have to imagine it would be terrific to watch on stage.

I like this bristling, satiric short play. Alexander Perez tackles the stupidity of office politics and leaders in a brisk few moments, and leaves audiences knowing nothing will ever change. "Warm Re*ards" is silly and stinging. [And for the record, Eckhart.]

Lots of puns, lots of silly humor, a few references for grown-ups in the audience ... what's not to love about "Vegetables are Revolting!" This would be great fun for young actors and audiences alike, and costumers would have a wonderful time, too.

A silly, fun script filled with wordplay and physical action. You can tell Plumridge really likes the original nursery rhyme, and this is a charming expansion of it.

Fast-paced, horrific, funny and silly. There's more than enough comedy in "Playwrights Versus Zombies!" to please an audience, including some sensational physical humor, and horror that will cause goosebumps. Plumridge also throws a few barbs at writers and agents in this brisk horror-comedy, which I thought was a nice touch.

"The Wallabies of Venice" would be a delight for actors, filled with a variety of colorful, foolish characters from a sweet but distracted old man to pompous artiste to a overindulgent historic lover and more.

The banter is silly, the problem is ridiculous, and the climax is beautifully played out after the seed is innocuously planted among the first lines of dialogue. A lot of fun in a few short moments.

I love Floyd-Priskorn's Faye Ferria. She is an iron lady, just like her last name suggests. And I say good for her. Good for her not to let her neighbors get away with stealing, good for her to say that retirement homes are places "where old people go to be forgotten," good for her to stand up for herself.

"Backyard Stonehenge, Reclaimed" may be a litmus test, showing who you are depending on who you side with more. There's nice depth in this 10-minute play because of Floyd-Priskorn's skill. I'd love to see it staged in repertory with "Backyard Stonehenge."

There's a lot going on in this short play, from its fun comic opening to relationship drama and a bit of romance. TJ and Kendra have already been on a journey thanks to the backstory Floyd-Priskorn has created for them. It feels they're ready for the next steps in that journey because of this play.

I loved reading this melodramatic, grand, shocking, expressive, romantic, emotional, lush, sumptuous one-minute play. The dialogue is spare, the stage directions are poetic, the actions are definitive. Talk about a life-changing moment!

A lawyer, his wife, an ironically prescient newspaper crossword puzzle, eyebrow-singing insults, power plays, reversals, and a sweet emotional resolution. "Let Lying Dogs Sleep" has so many great things going for it that audiences will love it.