Recommended by Arianna Rose

Rome is indeed ready for a woman war correspondent! Lenny Hort's clever satire on the stabbing of Julius Caesar, and the resulting media coverage, bears some striking resemblance to what happened to the United States on January 6 2021. Playwright Holt effectively conveys an all too familiar scenario between co-workers Terence and Claudia, and brings us right into the moment, which is still shocking even though we know what happens. I was lucky enough to see a zoom production of this by Rainy Day Artists Collective. Produce it!

A comic delight about the harsh realities of internet dating when you reach a certain age. Playwright O’Neill-Butler delivers another impeccably crafted piece with relatable characters and some very humorous lines. Read it and produce it!

Playwright Charles Scott Jones has also mastered the fine art of the logline/synopsis. Just reading about THE BIG NAP made me download it. The originality, craft, and homage to the film noir genre are spot-on and so enjoyable. On a side note, it made me miss Hawaii! Hope and Finn are intriguing, multi-layered characters and that's quite a feat for a 10 minute play. Kudos to the playwright. I'd write more, but I feel a pineapple martini calling my name...

A lovely play about father-daughter relationships, a daughter ready to spread her wings out in the world, and her stuffed bear that helped her through her childhood. The characters arcs for Jenny, her father and Fwuffels are so beautifully and cleanly defined; this is a treat for actors to play and for directors to stage. Playwright Jim Moss deftly reminds us of our own childhoods and talismans. I hope this play receives many productions and so does Fwuffels I dare say!

I love satire, I love metaphysics, I love funny, and playwright Joe Swenson knocked the ball out of the park (or the God off the throne) with all three! Alpha Omega Incorporated is clever, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining. I hope to see this performed very soon, as it should be!

A genius last line of the play, which I won't give away, had me laughing out loud and nodding my head in commiseration. What a fun romp through writer Jack Levine's imagination as he tackles the subject of writer's block. A truly original take on a common mishap, playwright Levine creates juicy roles for actors and a gorgeous monologue at the end. Would love to see this one performed!

Oh, my word. Playwright Vince Gatton takes us to very unexpected places in this play. Twist upon twist with a horrifying reveal. This is such masterful writing. I'll be thinking about this piece for a long time. She's Blown Away is a fantastic opportunity for young actors and deeply relevant. So much wisdom and life lessons packed into a ten minute play. I'm in awe.

A stunner of a play. Tugs at your heartstrings, and for those of us who grew up with those "Beatles hard black circles" it's a lovely paean to our childhoods and the important role music plays in our lives. Playwright Jennifer O'Grady manages to pack a whole world into a very short play. We learn so much about Hailey and her life, through her unique lens and way of expressing herself. I'm really in awe of the craft shown here in this play. Read it and then go listen to some Elephant Gerald - it'll do you good.

This was such a fun read - and would be such a fun play to perform and direct! This sly satire will have you giggling from the get-go. Playwright Jack Levin is a master of comedy and MY PARADISE ISLAND is a must-see destination. Would love to see this performed!

What a fertile imagination playwright Christopher Plumridge has! The breadth and variety of his work leaves me breathless. His imagination knows no boundaries, and I am Esmerelda is a perfect example of that. What a fantastic monologue for an actor. I could feel the wind and power of Esmerelda through his words...and as a Floridian felt the sting of her actions! A beautiful jewel of a monologue.