Recommended by Patricia Milton

A jolly good comic take on how times (and love letters) have changed since the 1850's.

This is a lovely Christmas play that follows in the Dickensian tradition of ghosts crafting happy endings. There are surprises and sly humor at every turn, and Ebenezer Scrooge makes an appearance. Best of all, an unsentimental warmth and humanity infuses the script. This is the perfect play for a theater that is perhaps a bit tired of A Christmas Carol, but wants to attract and delight the audience that loves that play. Beautifully done.

"At the Bedside" is the heartfelt story of the emotional healing of a family as its oldest member heals physically. I appreciate its characters' resilience in the face of obstacles. Well done.

Marjorie was polishing this gem at the Vermont Studio Center where we both were in residence. So much to love and laugh with here: the plucky protagonist, the sly wit, the exasperation felt by every female playwright since the dawn of theater, the fun characterizations of historical characters. Enjoy!

"Second Look" may be an excerpt, but its humanity is rich, full, and complete. The two characters are beautifully drawn, and never condescended to; instead their funny, serious, hopeful interaction unfolds in poetic motion, albeit with awkward moments. Lovely work.

This chorus of lamenting Black mothers, expressing grief and sorrow over their murdered sons, is deeply affecting. I found the poetic language stunning. It is a simple, heart-piercing play that I would love to see staged, and would make a lovely audio play as well.

This well-researched play follows Charles S. Gilpin as he grapples with the role of Brutus in O'Neill's THE EMPEROR JONES. Although universally lauded for his acting skill, Gilpin experiences an anguished struggle with O'Neill's stereotypical depiction of the character, demeaning dialogue, and use of the "N" word. Adrienne Pender illustrates this artistic and personal discord beautifully and powerfully. Gilpin's wife is also caught up in his clash of conscience and artistry, and she is expertly portrayed. An unusual play illustrating theatre and race in the US from a black actor's viewpoint. Highly recommended.

This play is powerful in its depiction of a white couple whose souls and relationship are corrupted and eventually destroyed by white supremacy and violence. In this two hander, the dialogue is rich and deep and the emotions evoked are wrenching.

This is a lovely, warm-hearted play that made me feel good. The perfect length to learn about these characters and go on a little journey with them. It's a gem!

This is a fascinating play inspired by real events and people of the Watergate era, focusing on Dorothy Hunt, CIA operative and wife of E. Howard Hunt. Alarmingly pertinent to the present day, and told with marvelous theatricality.