Recommended by Martha Patterson

A tight, short script where two old friends recount experiences with sexual abuse...skillfully done with the actors who are playing the "abusees" changing roles into the abusers...quite moving.

A shocking play, however brief, about gun violence in schools. Clara clearly loves and appreciates her mother - as her mother does, her - but it is the end of this very, very short play that strikes such a chord with those who worry about their kids' safety.

As a woman who got sick and tired of being told to "smile" by total strangers when I lived in New York City, this story of a woman being harrassed rang true. Very short but pithy.

A twisted take on two famous men - one, a politician, the other, a musical star - and, contrary to what we might expect, we see them "get it on" with each other, and make love, not war.

"A lost love is a thorn in the heart forever." From the gentleness of the story, to the truncated dialogue, to the artful stage directions, this is a lovely play. Stubbles and Maddox have made their collaboration seamless.

A thoroughly delightful and hilarious story about Mrs. Claus and Santa discussing her "change of life," this is a short play that could be done by any holiday-themed festival with a sophisticated audience. Not for children, but very funny.

A very comical take on noir themes, about a meek accountant whose unexpected lapsing into his "super-hero" mode leads to a saxophone playing in the background and sudden terse and tough dialogue. Great job by the wonderful writer John Minigan.