Recommended by Philip Middleton Williams

What happens when mythology and millennials meet? Hilarity, for one thing, and in the deft hands of Joshua H. Cohen, it's a fun romp through legend and cultural references. I loved the humor and the generous spirit of this play, heard at the 2019 Midwest Dramatists Conference. All I needed was popcorn.

William Triplett has given us a powerful and harrowing moment in the lives of two people and holds nothing back. I heard this at the Midwest Dramatists Conference 2019 and it stuck with me long after it was over. Making a hard choice is never easy, but in the time it takes to tell the tale we see how lives that have already been changed can change even more.

This is an Edward Hopper painting come to life with seemingly simple brush strokes that really reveal great depth. You know these people, and in this short time they are brought to life. This is intimate theatre at its best.

Having just been through my first Code Red drill at my new school job, this searing monologue hits with an unforgiving punch. Not for the faint-of-heart, but it cannot be ignored.

Chris Gacinski gets us to the edge of our seats from the first beat and carries us through to the end. This character study of a driven-to-extremes man who struggles with both money and morality forced into an impossible choice and keeps the audience in suspense to the last minute.

A strong piece that comes from the heart, and in the hands of a good actor this would be a knock-out at any monologue festival. Eytan knows how to get the most out of his characters. Bravo!

Our memories can be manipulative things, and the stories we tell ourselves can be adjusted to make amends or carry hurts and pains for a very long time. This play is a deeply-felt work with vibrant characters who see their past and present at the same time; at times battling each other but also singing in harmony. This is an ambitious play that will touch you in ways you don't expect but also resonate. Bravo, Doug.

A delightful and poignant character study. The lyrical quality of the dialogue between Phil and Mel works very nicely and makes them believable, thoughtful, and fanciful. And not for nothing, it's nice to see a showcase for older actors.

A powerful study in contrasts with two people at polar opposites forced together with no rescue in sight. This would make a great addition to any short play festival.

Eytan knows how to build suspense and take what could easily be a cliche and turn it into a great tale of horror. You may think you know how it will turn out, but you can’t put it down. It’s both fun and scary: the perfect combination.