Recommended by Steven G. Martin

There's a lot of depth in this monologue that spotlights two characters: Barry and his very recently deceased father, "Micky the Bricky."

Barry has such a clear, well-rounded view of his father and his father's exploits, which only serve to make his father more human. And the depth of character and story isn't just verbal, either. Dickson excels with visual storytelling -- Barry's suit, the use of hands and scars, and the central metaphor help an audience understand the relationship.

Very well written.

This one-minute play is a brief, but evocative, character study of two people at a crossroads in their relationship. Succinct and full of implications, although no answers. I enjoyed a performance during the Quaranteeny Play Festival from Fat Turtle Theatre Company in May 2020.

I love how Speckman's evocative imagery and choral structure earnestly highlight what it means to love and to wait to be loved in return. I enjoyed a performance during the Quaranteeny Play Festival from Fat Turtle Theatre Company in May 2020.

What a difference a few years can make when reading & considering a play. Light, jovial, and meta on its surface, "Help! I'm Trapped in a Monologue Written by Matthew Weaver!" has a scarier undertone when read/performed during the coronavirus pandemic. Audiences will shiver a little, shudder a little -- underlying darkness is written that well.

This one-minute play is a circus feat, a tightrope act that Levine executes perfectly. For all the rules of this world, Levine still tells a cohesive story with emotion and characterization. You're going to enjoy this play.

"Ten Picnics" is epic, yet intimate. It's reminiscent of Wilder's "The Long Christmas Dinner" in structure, but focused on one character's growth. Theatrical, emotional, and very satisfying.

I loved reading this mashup comedy -- the situation is filled with silly humor, it's brisk, and it comments about performing theatre. Read it, and you'll smile with joy.

A wonderful mantra, filled with affirmation and vigor. All playwrights should print a copy and hang it in their writing spaces.

Zaffarano's play is ultimately compassionate, highlighting Hailey's radical perspective change from being obsessed with details to clearly seeing a bigger picture. She goes from frantic to focused, and the switch takes only a micromoment.

"Superhero" is quite funny, but it's more resonant than a one-note joke. Levine allows his characters moments of doubt, self-confidence, silliness, and power. Lots of great lines but also lots of action and visuals.