Recommended by Arianna Rose

Ms. Ruetz has masterfully used dramatic irony to great effect. The fun in this piece- and it is great fun- is watching the realization unfold for both women and seeing where they take it from there. A tale of inter generational female bonding. Read it, produce it!

A long-time student of metaphysics, this play definitely registered a 100 on my 'bliss band'. A compassionate look at how underneath the routine of daily life (or daily lives, in this case), we are all longing for connection and a happy ending. A fascinating and theatrical look at the many possibilities we create in each moment and each decision. I would love to see a production of this play!

I am a huge fan of absurdist comedy and this fit the bill. A smart and funny send-up of tv binging, episodic television, and the tropes of pop culture. Ken Preuss cleverly pokes fun at the way we rush through everything in our lives, not stopping to savor the milestones. I would love to see this performed. It's a sure-fire laugh-getter. Read it! Produce it! And why am I hungry for lasagna right now?

I was lucky enough to see a staged reading of SNEAKING A PEAK in South Florida. Ms. O’Neill-Butler has written two characters everyone can identify with, regardless of age or gender. The audience laughed throughout the piece. I love how it deftly skewers prejudices against older women and gives us insight into the very real discrimination older women face on a daily basis. I highly recommend this two-women play for everyone. Read it, produce it!

I had the pleasure of seeing this play performed three times at a recent festival in Manchester England where my play was also being produced. This hilarious, absurdist play had the English audience laughing non-stop. I love these kind of plays that take literary characters out of context. We see Richard the III with new eyes while enjoying the familiarity of his history. Mr. Yancey skillfully builds the comedy to the perfect final line.

I have had the good fortune to see crabs(dot)com three times when it shared the bill with one of my plays in Manchester England. I love the originality of this piece and the humor. Ms. Carnes takes a familiar tale of retribution against an ex and makes it fresh, funny, and compelling. I am a fan after seeing this play. Ms. Carnes’ work is being produced everywhere and it easily apparent why: she is that good! You’ll be itching- and laughing - for a long time after you see this play.

I am a sucker for a good ghost play, and this one got me in all the right places. A beautiful series of moments about regrets and the road not taken. It will take your breath away and make you think about your own unfinished business. A perfect gem. Read it, produce it, see it!

I love parodies and satire, and White Noise does not disappoint! A very pointed and funny satire on how people say one thing but secretly think another. This comedy would work well everywhere - high schools, community theatre, professional theatre, and is unfortunately very timely. Kudos to playwright Steven G. Martin for shining a light on bigotry and prejudice in such a humorous manner.

I had the happy occasion to see a production of Mama's Things. It is all the things a ten-minute play should be: taut, dramatic, full of surprises and saying something about the human condition: in this case, forgiveness. With a cast of an older woman and a younger woman, it's perfect for so many theatre companies. I highly recommend this touching play.

I am a big fan of Bruce Karp's short plays, and this one is one of my favorites. Goy Meets Girl is funny, touching, and has a wonderful surprise twist at the end. I love that it focuses on Chanukah and family and gently nudges they way we stereotype people. I would love to see a production of this play.