Recommended by Philip Middleton Williams

This monologue goes right to the heart and grabs it. It's a loving, caring, and at the end a devastating tour de force. I loved hearing it in a reading through Almost Adults, and it is a great piece for an older actor, blowing away the stereotypes and making you believe in love at all its levels.

So often we hear about the impersonal and mechanical connections that we make in the digital age. But this short and beautiful piece is all about connecting in ways that go beyond the surface, even when you're just asking for a little assistance. It says a lot about the need for human connection and how we cherish it, even if just for a brief moment, and in this moment, John Mabey has restored a lot of faith in the simple act of helping someone, and showing how it goes both ways.

This is a clever and witty interpretation of "The Count of Monte Cristo" with strong roles for young actors. Charlie Stowe not only understands the inspirational material, he finds new ways to bring the tale to the stage. He has a good ear for the dialogue without resorting to stereotypes, and the action moves along smartly. I would love to see this on stage.

Exactly the right notes at exactly the right time. Thank you, Rachael, I needed this.

It only takes a moment... and what a moment. This little play captures the euphoria, the thrill, the anticipation, and yes, the dread of what lies ahead. And I hope this will not be a period piece.

A visually arresting play even if you only read it; the story grips you from the beginning, so just imagine how great it would be to see it. This is a horror story, meant to shock, and yet done in a way that it's not gratuitous. Each element, from the characters and their motives, is clear, concise, and pulls no punches. This is powerful stuff and well-played.

A fascinating tale with a twist that will leave you gasping.

A scent can bring back the strongest and clearest memories, and in this short, sharp but elegant play, Scott Sickles uses sense-memory as the key to this moment of recollection. It has echoes of Poe, Hitchcock, and even a bit of Serling, and takes us through the minds of the characters in a delicate but powerful way.

The perfect gift for the man who has so much: talent, humor, and generosity. Thank you, Monica Cross, for thinking of him and crafting a moment that says it all.

Ah, family. Can't live with them, and can't... what was that, dear? Jack Levine encapsulates a moment a lot of us recognize and makes us cringe, smile, and wonder if we do the exact same thing ourselves.