Recommended by Doug DeVita

"Time: A year or two later."

Right there we know everything we need to know going into this monologue.

And yet, as with any death, we're not really prepared, and this monologue from Weibezahl slowly, elegantly, and beautifully ratchets up the emotions, like a perfectly pitched piece of music. Stunning, moving, and heartbreaking.

Math and Noir. Punny, funny, fast-moving, and all so Noir-By-The-Numbers perfect. What's not to love?

The confluence of theater, poetry, and art makes for a gorgeous five minutes from Speckman, who raises the stakes with her diametrically opposed characters, an artist and a critic who were once friends. Beautifully done.

Osmundsen's affectionate, knowing tribute to the volunteer front of house staff at a small community theatre in Sarasota is a touching character study in which all the archetypes are present, with all their foibles, petty jealousies, passions, and desires on display. What sets "The Ushers" apart from other theatre-folk comedy/dramas is the humanity with which Osmundsen imbues his characters; he obviously knows, and loves, these people. Great roles for 5 older actresses and 1 older actor.

I had the pleasure of being in a workshop with Evangelia during the early development of this comedy; what a pleasure it is to read the completed script, which more than delivers on its initial promise. Fast moving, frantically funny, and universally recognizable family situations make this holiday farce a dizzying delight.

The bonds of childhood friendships are strong, and in this taut memory play a source of conflict and tension. A strong work from Weibezhal with a terrific sense of time and place, and a central role that's a showcase for an older actor.

How wonderful it would be to experience this as an immersive piece being performed on location. Gacinski's political passion allied with his naturally poetic flair give "Diluted Democracy" an inherent dramatic tension that could be dynamite if/when it is performed on a street corner in real time.

This monologue is a stunning punch to the gut, filled with level-headed passion and emotional truths that resonate long after one’s read it.

I can’t wait to read the full-length that will contain it — if it can be contained. It’s that powerful.

What a nifty bit of viciously comic fun with a comically vicious twist.

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to date Abena, but I sure as hell would LOVE to be her friend and converse with her for hours. What a wonderfully straight-shooting character in a wonderfully straight-shooting monologue, and a gift for an actress to perform.