Recommended by Steven G. Martin

This short play is so wonderful in its story details and that's because of John Patrick Bray's skills. The setting, rich and detailed and full of possibilities. The characters and their backstories and shared personal history? Same. I also love the themes of generosity, of apology and (perhaps) acceptance, of letting go and moving forward. "A Johnnie Walker Blue Christmas" is a feel-good play. It is, indeed, peace on Earth and goodwill to man. [24/09/26]

What a send-up of reality TV cooking shows and the egos that compete on them. :) "I'm a Chef on a Reality TV Cooking Show and You're Damn Right I'm Going to Make Risotto" is a delicious, tart spoof that actors will love. Bravo, Hayet! [24/09/25]

Joshua H. Cohen has written a stellar one-act play. "'That Sleep of Death' by Morris Uriel" is all I could have hoped for in a play about dreams and dreaming and the hazy logic of dreams and the in-between oddities created from waking up and conscious logic.

This play is dark, psychological, emotional, funny, metatheatrical, twisting and turning, thoughtful, visceral, and intelligent. The plotting and world-building are terrific, the protagonist is wonderfully formed. [24/09/25)

It's finally been done. Scott Sickles has perfectly described what it feels like to have a soul. Definitely it's not heroin.

"The Ho-Hum Possession of Daniel Prillaman" is a fun, metaphysical short comedy featuring everyone's favorite Daniel Prillaman (and his ever-so-slightly more chipper soul). It's a brisk, airy, light, thoughtful, and fun. [24/09/24]

Morey Norkin sheds light on three universal truths in this short comic monologue. 1) Temptation or curiosity is powerful. 2) If no one took a photo or video of an event, it never happened. 3) Cats are eloquent, well-spoken, and thoughtful when need be, even after they've thrown up on the carpet.

"The Cat in the Box" has a fun premise and is well executed. This monologue will tickle an audience's funny bone. [24/09/23]

Everyone has a novel or a screenplay in them. Everyone wants feedback. And maybe they shouldn't. ;) Evan Baughfman's short comedy "The Writing Bug" goes in an unexpected direction that only makes the situation funnier. Audiences will love this short play. [24/09/22]

There are several reasons to love Mark Harvey Levine's one-minute comedy "School of Thought." Do you respond to physical comedy? It's in here. Do you enjoy satirical commentary about politicians and their incessant claims? It's in here. Do you like wry references to Dr. Seuss titles? They're in here. "School of Thought" was a lot of fun to read; I would love to see it performed live. [24/09/20]

Betsy Dudak has written a fun short comedy that goes exactly where an audience will expect it to go. "Same" has a wonderful setup and lovely execution. It's very satisfying to read and I'm sure would be terrific to watch. [24/09/20]

Wild and theatrical, pretentious and dangerous, silly and absurd. "37 Scenes and a Watermelon" is like nothing I've read, and it's jolting. Seriously, what the hell. But also, there's a story here and if you can suspend disbelief that watermelons have nightmares (among other other actions), it'll be affecting. No matter where it's produced, this play will be remembered a LONG time. Ian Downes, you're mad and out there and marvelous. [24/09/18]

Spare and mysterious. Life-altering challenges, stakes, and resolutions in less than a minute. Marco Di Stefano's one-minute drama "Roof - Knocking" is intense. It would be exciting to watch a full production. [24/09/18]