Recommended by Steven G. Martin

An intense ghost story/haunting fully developed in 10 minutes.

The plot may last only 10 minutes, but I love that Bridgette Dutta Portman has created a detailed history between Cara and Brian, and refers to it throughout. This backstory helps the audience understand the transgressions between the characters as well as the symbolic conclusion.

Mature female actors will greatly enjoy playing Dominique and Maria -- The Sensational Sisters superhero duo.

I love that the play focuses on the human side of these heroes. There's just enough action and superhero style in the script, but John Mabey provides another satisfying layer with sincere and heartfelt explorations of sibling rivalry and of varying degrees of contentedness while growing older.

This is an intense, naturalistic, domestic relationship drama with dimensional characters.

Gretchen Suarez-Pena's 10-minute play is direct and unsparing. It's clear why it's already been produced and received workshops, and will doubtless be produced more.

A funny, yet bittersweet, yet funny short play about taking action against the disappointments and diminishing opportunities in life.

Grijalva creates a pretty direct scene that opens up theatrically into different key events of Anna's life. And I love Anna's spirit, her sense of adventure and play ignited when it feels like she's up against the wall. This is a fun, thoughtful script.

"We take risks for the art and we lose shit we love telling our truth." - Franky Gonzalez

Gonzalez takes risks and tells the truth in this (almost) one-man play. And it is electrifying. He shows his flaws and strengths as they relate to experiences with his father and his son. You will believe in and feel such empathy for Franky Gonzalez.

This play is real enough that it stings a bit.

Sickles dramatizes a situation fraught with ... well, ultimately nothing; the bond between these two men is strongest as friendship. But that level of affection still is nice.

"The Night is Young, the Sky is Clear" contains one of Scott Sickles' funniest bits of dialogue.

What's wonderful is that not only the line itself hilarious and jaw-dropping, but it's also the very moment when things change for the characters in this 1-minute play.

Delightful and smile-inducing.

How do you contend with the (at least) one sourpuss in your family? Someone who doesn't enjoy even the smallest of joys or appreciate the variety of beauty in the world?

If you're in the wedding party in "Destination: Wedding," Scott Sickles' cycle of 1-minute plays, you love and accept that person to the last, and perhaps while also ignoring some ostentatious remarks so you can appreciate that joy and beauty yourself. Funny, but also a bit sad.

New relationship goals: Find someone who loves and is loved as much as Reese and Jenny love one another in this duo of one-minute plays by Scott Sickles.

Sickles theatrically shows just how much in love these two adorable weirdos are -- you put them in close proximity and they almost can't function because they are in so much love.

This duo of 1-minute plays is pure romantic comedy and will leave everyone smiling.

A whimsical romantic comedy that'll bring smiles to audiences' faces.

This play is a lot of fun thanks to Garcia's bold choices for setting and characters, dialogue, and self-awareness. It'd be fun to see Travis, Trevor, and Mysty on stage at a short play festival with LGBTQIA characters, or with St. Patrick Day's themes, or in the romantic comedy genre.