Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

A masterful work. Burbano creates characters with autism, but shows us that they have hopes, dreams, flaws, and virtues like the rest of the world. In other words, people. Her story has a message, but it is not laid out for us. Instead, we are enraptured in the story, and from there, we see what it is the characters have to say. This is definitely a play I'll be thinking about, and I think you will, too!

We all know what road is paved with good intentions. The Watchdog Society shows that while certain actions can maintain a superficial good feeling, they often have consequences. Perhaps unintended consequences, but that doesn't make them any less devastating. A forceful, no-punches pulled play that exposes the hypocrisy of the privileged, and the struggle of those who have a little to no voice.

Definitely a play that should be in any Halloween-themed festival, or any ten-minute play festival. The playwright nails the atmosphere, leaving you constantly wondering what will happen next. You'll have a surefire winner if this play is staged.

The pandemic has changed many things about our way of life, and St. James puts a microscope on three characters cut off from the rest of the world, and how they were affected. The results are stunning, with a raw energy and honesty that few may ever attempt. It draws you in and lets you truly feel the hope and heartache they have. Plus, it has David Bowie.

Consistently spooky and genuinely chilling, this little play is perfect for the Halloween season. The playwright weaves a tale with simple dialogue, and yet it will stick with you for a long time.

Heart wrenching, yet hopeful in the end, Water Child explores a painful yet plausible story of a family coming to terms with a tragedy. The characters each deal with it in their own way, and while we can watch objectively, the playwright invites us in to the emotional journey to see why they make the decisions they do. A very moving, powerful work.

Dean's focus on the past causes him to almost miss what is right in front of him. This play is a very touching love letter to the people in our lives who truly matter.

A play that mixes the mad scientist trope with the modern music scene. A lot of fun to be had when these characters are brought together. And it has a dancing wheel of cheese. What more could you ask for?

A play that really explores the meaning of justice, and how some have confused justice with revenge. The devastation of a heinous crime has many victims, and this play makes it all present.

The playwright has seen more than his share of 10 minute plays, but this is one of the best. The trappings and cliches are upended as each twist and turn shines new light on the old tropes of the form. The perfect way to end any 10 minute play festival.