Recommended by Arianna Rose

Naughty or nice? You get both in this very funny short play about an elf, some cookies, and an illegal substance. Playwright Daniel Guyton has crafted a sure-fire hit for the holiday season.

I just want to give Bertram a hug and tell him it gets better, but I don't think he even needs to hear that. This eight year old is wise beyond his years, with an emotional I.Q. that's off the charts. I particularly loved the lines: "You had to pick a side. And you picked the side where you have to shove me to the ground to prove he’s wrong about you." Bravo to playwright Scott Sickles for writing a character that is so relatable and one to root for, with skill and empathy.

Team Daphne for the win! A tea party to end all tea parties, with a hostess with the mostess on the ball. Playwright Scott Sickles has crafted a character and a monologue that will make you want to be a guest at Daphne's. A hilarious, astute eight year old character, and a premise that is comedy gold. What a treat for an actor to play and for us to read!

Claire's Dilemma left me breathless and sad when it was over. So beautifully crafted, with great attention to detail and authenticity. The tension mounts with the last relationship, a menage-a-trois that is quite dangerous. Playwright Ken Love has given us a flawed, human, relatable character to root for in Claire. What a gorgeous piece of writing. Would love to see this performed!

A beautiful, searing piece about how hard motherhood is, and how we fall into the trap of making the same mistakes as our parents. Playwright Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn writes a fable that feels like it is timeless and been around for centuries - yet relevant to every generation of parents. Gorgeous imagery and stage business that will break your heart. Read it and produce it...and don't let the faeries catch you!

An all-too-real Karen encounter. Playwright Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn deftly skews the neighborhood crank with humor. Whether Number 1 or Number 2, in BAGGED the foibles of humanity are laid bare. Woof!

stunning, achingly beautiful, searingly honest in its portrayal of how 9-11 affects us all and this character in particular. As an NYU grad and native New Yorker I deeply resonated to this beautiful monologue on the events that forever change us. Playwright Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend writes with great skill and an open heart.

A funny, delightful, and succinct 1-minute play. Such a relatable premise - who hasn't had to make these lists?-and a twist at the end that will keep you thinking about the play for several minutes more. Deeply Hurt Proust was my favorite character. Playwright Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend has mastered the one-minute play with this gem!

Angels and Pastrami was recently selected for Sauk Short Play Festival and it's a slam dunk as to why. A poignant, sad, but lovely tale about how our actions and inactions affect others...and how memories of something wonderful keep us going. I'm so glad audiences will get to have this transformative experience from Bruce Karp's play. Read it, weep, and go find someone in need.

Playwright Jack Levine tackles the modern art world with a twinkle in his eye and a speck on the canvas. The dialogue between the artist and the art dealer is crisp, relatable and thought-provoking. The last line is perfection, and will bring up many memories for the reader of staring at Rothko and other modern art masters. What great fun this would be to perform, direct, or watch!