Recommended by Lee R. Lawing

I feel that given the situation, I'd wind up in Doolittle's spot on the pecking order. Sickles packs a lot in this one minute monologue and you feel you've met this Gerta at some point in your life and seen this scene play out before where you hold your breath to make sure you've done everything just right, only to find you haven't. Lesson for Doolittle is to pick someone else for adultery but I have a feeling he's gotten what he thinks he deserves.

Saw this horror tale read on Tiny-Theater and the actors captured the thrill of her words so very well. Sadly the world is in need of more vigilantes who roam this world and those beyond looking for sexual predators like Max. We can only hope one day they won't be needed.

I love the lines that she is leaving out the beginning as that's not the most interesting part. Suzanna shares her tale with us all, as we all fear for her safety and her sanity as we lose a grip on our own. I saw this read by the very talented Miranda Jonte on Back Porch Theater and you could see all the shadows gathering around her as she performed.

At some points in our life, we will feel like the "odd" one out and try to just disappear through the blacktop or floor in order to be anywhere else but where we are. Malone's Kangaroo Boy give us small moment in time where friendships can be forged because as we all know we need those friendships in our lives because not matter if we move countries or states or change up something personal about our own selves, we will always, always have to face the assholes out there.

This is one of those plays that you'll be so happy that you read, not just because of the powerful story which is a thrill ride, nor the characters which are all so well developed and draw you into their tale of terror with all the heart that it takes to live in such a time as Germany during WWII, but the "Ah" moment which occurs will make everyone appreciate Plumbridge's skill and masterful story telling that gave us this perfect capsule of a certain time and place which nevertheless is timeless as war and love are.

This playwright was the playwright of the day and I saw this delightful title and had to dive in. Halloween is the best holiday of the year I am just like Julie in not wanting to see it end. This play works its magic around the commercialization of how you can't even get through October without seeing those Christmas decorations appear, but I know it's the same for those Halloween ones that go up in August when one doesn't want to even think abut the cold weather or those fall days coming up. Except for me.

Was this a dream? Beat. Or nightmare? Either way, it was a fun adventure and Plumridge takes you down a rabbit hole of zaniness that is held together with humor and a little insight to what might be akin to open night jitters brought to life.

I was drawn to Charlie instantly in his desire of wanting to do other things besides write. As a life-time writer, it has felt so nice to take breaks along my journey, and I'm on the verge of another one at this present time so feel the way Charlie is feeling. Funny spoof and yet all so painful to read as it hits closest to home for those of us who love the art of writing so very much, but at times would just love a little of the adulation that comes with the end results.

Broken hearts can often lead to literary gold and with Acosta's piece, we have just that, a man who has lost in love many times but has used that sadness and that grief to fashion a monologue that as fragmented in action as his broken heart once was. Small steps as one heals that damaged muscle.

Saw this read on Tiny Theater and it shows the power of the playwright that the first play was a funny funny play and this one so dramatic right out of the gate. With riveting dialogue and an ending that leaves your mind reeling with all the possibilities that could be and none of them all that pleasant.