Recommended by Christopher Soucy

Unexpected. Warm. Delightful. This short play gives us a look at an underrepresented corner of deep, dark emotions. What starts as a routine day in a shop of uncommon items for even more uncommon shoppers becomes a refuge for a lost soul. This show is a treat and would be wonderful on stage.

What a trippy show! Fun throughout, this fever dream of utter variety in cameos is a delight. Somewhere in the back of my head was playing the Rich Little Christmas Carol in which his impersonation of WC Fields took the role of Scrooge. This zany comedy is definitely a must for Christmas themed readings!

I never realized how much I had in common with a Turkey until I read about Gobbler’s aspirations. I fully support the artistic efforts of doomed poultry. This is an endearing look at pitiful animals who know their time is short and decide to make a difference with the time they have… I’m speaking of playwrights.

Short, succinct, and oh, so familiar. Adam cuts right to the center of our self consciousness. A perfect amuse-bouche for dinner with relatives.

A tearful confession, a patient priest, and a TWIST! This is a great short that has you on the edge of your seat. Guessing and wondering what the conclusion could be, and delivering a wonderfully wicked ending.

Brilliant short thriller. This piece ratchets up the tension and intrigue with every passing minute. A clever play with twists and turns aplenty.

This is a very funny play. Some conversations are hard to have in the most normal of circumstances, this is anything but normal. This is the perfect piece to round out an evening of supernatural shorts.

This sweet little gem is a perfect piece of unexpected science fiction. It delivers a portrayal of earnest, delightful wonder and the importance of friendship.

Personal rituals are important. Sacred even. Joe Swenson has given us Hank and Buster’s weekly tradition of fishing off a dock. The conversation is laced with nostalgia and deep love. A great, relaxed peace of theater with a gentle tug at your heart.

This is a comic gem that reminds us of the lack of interpersonal connection in today’s hectic consumer arena. A truly enjoyable short that would be a genuine hoot to see on stage.