Recommended by Arianna Rose

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    An absolutely gorgeous short play about grief, healing, and the power of community. Playwright Robert Weibezahl has crafted two compelling characters in Bryon and Paola, so much so that I wanted to stay in their story and find out what happens next. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Italy, this lovely play is a reminder that the most important journey is the inner one and how we all impact each others lives. Read and produce!

    An absolutely gorgeous short play about grief, healing, and the power of community. Playwright Robert Weibezahl has crafted two compelling characters in Bryon and Paola, so much so that I wanted to stay in their story and find out what happens next. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Italy, this lovely play is a reminder that the most important journey is the inner one and how we all impact each others lives. Read and produce!

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    You had me at "Satan's Suburbs". What a delicious delight of a play! You'll want to spend a fun afternoon dishing with Sheila, Barbara, and Cathy, three baby boomers with a delectable secret. A wonderful ensemble piece for mature women, with lots of action and misdirects. Now I want cake! - but maybe not that one! Kudos to playwright Robert Weibezahl for another well-crafted and theatrical outing!

    You had me at "Satan's Suburbs". What a delicious delight of a play! You'll want to spend a fun afternoon dishing with Sheila, Barbara, and Cathy, three baby boomers with a delectable secret. A wonderful ensemble piece for mature women, with lots of action and misdirects. Now I want cake! - but maybe not that one! Kudos to playwright Robert Weibezahl for another well-crafted and theatrical outing!

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    My goodness, where is this retirement community of bridge-playing gals? I want to join in on their fun! Playwright Paul Donnelly has written a wonderful short play for two older women. We learn a remarkable amount about Moira and Sheila in a short time in this illuminating look at life in the mature years and the chance to start again. Read and produce - and get those singles ready for a good time at the strip bar!

    My goodness, where is this retirement community of bridge-playing gals? I want to join in on their fun! Playwright Paul Donnelly has written a wonderful short play for two older women. We learn a remarkable amount about Moira and Sheila in a short time in this illuminating look at life in the mature years and the chance to start again. Read and produce - and get those singles ready for a good time at the strip bar!

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    Dan Taube's clever and well-crafted play "What Did You Think of Me" took me right back to one of my roommates my freshman year in college and the challenges she presented. I wonder if I would have viewed her differently after reading this play. And that's the power of theatre - to enhance empathy in its readers and viewers. Playwright Taube has crafted a resonant two-handers with many reveals and reversals. He beautifully captures two opposing personalities and searching for commonality.

    Dan Taube's clever and well-crafted play "What Did You Think of Me" took me right back to one of my roommates my freshman year in college and the challenges she presented. I wonder if I would have viewed her differently after reading this play. And that's the power of theatre - to enhance empathy in its readers and viewers. Playwright Taube has crafted a resonant two-handers with many reveals and reversals. He beautifully captures two opposing personalities and searching for commonality.

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    A very timely and pointed play about the games our politicians play with truth and hypocrisy. Playwright Bruce Karp champions the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in much of his work and this is no exception. A terrific reveal at the end and great craft throughout, Big Beautiful Bill will have you making sure your voter registration is up-to-date and to hold your congresspeople accountable. Read and produce!

    A very timely and pointed play about the games our politicians play with truth and hypocrisy. Playwright Bruce Karp champions the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in much of his work and this is no exception. A terrific reveal at the end and great craft throughout, Big Beautiful Bill will have you making sure your voter registration is up-to-date and to hold your congresspeople accountable. Read and produce!

  • Arianna Rose: 37 Origami Bees by Aly Kantor
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    An astounding and brilliant short play about desperation, going the extra mile for those we love. The best kind of play that seems to be about one thing - a very funny play about a young woman in a manic crisis focused on a scientific experiment - and then turns into something else entirely. Playwright Aly Kantor's writing is unique, fresh, funny, and so deeply relatable. I wish we could give the entire world a "TIME OUT" like Mina commands.

    An astounding and brilliant short play about desperation, going the extra mile for those we love. The best kind of play that seems to be about one thing - a very funny play about a young woman in a manic crisis focused on a scientific experiment - and then turns into something else entirely. Playwright Aly Kantor's writing is unique, fresh, funny, and so deeply relatable. I wish we could give the entire world a "TIME OUT" like Mina commands.

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  • Arianna Rose: Maybe Next Year by Brent Alles
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    A lovely, bittersweet, relatable short play about family and the ties that bind us, release us, and sometimes gag us. I loved learning about the Kowalski Gift Exchange and about each of these compelling characters. It's remarkable how playwright Brent Alles has been able to give us a snapshot of a complicated yet loving family in just ten minutes time. I loved the entreaty to keep the old and add something new. A perfect play for the holidays but an enjoyable read any day of the year!

    A lovely, bittersweet, relatable short play about family and the ties that bind us, release us, and sometimes gag us. I loved learning about the Kowalski Gift Exchange and about each of these compelling characters. It's remarkable how playwright Brent Alles has been able to give us a snapshot of a complicated yet loving family in just ten minutes time. I loved the entreaty to keep the old and add something new. A perfect play for the holidays but an enjoyable read any day of the year!

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  • Arianna Rose: Persephone Wasn't Hungry That Day by Aly Kantor
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    Pulsing Pomegranate, I loved this play! So painfully relatable, I now want cheese...cheese...cheese... and chocolate cake with frosted flowers, and I'm a vegan! So well-written and superbly crafted. You don't need to know anything about Hades/Persephone to fully enjoy this play, but it adds an extra layer of delight if you do. Playwright Aly Kantor deserves all the bread bowls for this one.

    Pulsing Pomegranate, I loved this play! So painfully relatable, I now want cheese...cheese...cheese... and chocolate cake with frosted flowers, and I'm a vegan! So well-written and superbly crafted. You don't need to know anything about Hades/Persephone to fully enjoy this play, but it adds an extra layer of delight if you do. Playwright Aly Kantor deserves all the bread bowls for this one.

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  • Arianna Rose: KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    A fun short play that celebrates women supporting women, with some fantastic one-liners along the way. Grace is all of us! Playwright Marj O'Neill-Butler has crafted another hit with wonderful roles for mature actors.

    A fun short play that celebrates women supporting women, with some fantastic one-liners along the way. Grace is all of us! Playwright Marj O'Neill-Butler has crafted another hit with wonderful roles for mature actors.

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  • Arianna Rose: ILLUSION - A SHOWBIZ BIO MUSICAL (revised 2026) Book & Lyrics by Donald Loftus
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    In the grand tradition of Gypsy and Kiss Me Kate comes a rip-roaring backstage Show biz musical! I am so glad librettist/lyricist Donald Loftus wrote about Julian Elton’s. Although I was familiar with the name, I didn’t know any of the backstory. With a clever framework with gossip columnist Louella Parsons we see the trajectory of Julian’s career and personal life unfold, including some very moving scenes with the love of his life. I hope Julian’s soul is tingling from this lovely tribute.

    In the grand tradition of Gypsy and Kiss Me Kate comes a rip-roaring backstage Show biz musical! I am so glad librettist/lyricist Donald Loftus wrote about Julian Elton’s. Although I was familiar with the name, I didn’t know any of the backstory. With a clever framework with gossip columnist Louella Parsons we see the trajectory of Julian’s career and personal life unfold, including some very moving scenes with the love of his life. I hope Julian’s soul is tingling from this lovely tribute.

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