Recommended by Marj O'Neill-Butler

I recommended this play to a friend after I read it. It's a lovely and simple tale about being afraid and hating what you don't know. And all it takes is a little listening and understanding. Perfect short play for elementary students. And there's a Dragon!

What happens when a character starts to axe the others in a play? In this campy, very smart piece, you'll find out.

A sweet two-hander about an older couple who meet at a bus stop. This will be a hit on the festival circuit. And Harvey is a real smoothy. Sue is a lucky gal. No dating sites for them.

I tell no lie. This is a fun two hander. Charlotte and Max just can't help themselves. Fun references from other mediums. This short play is a lark.

I have read all four of the Joey plays and my heart hurts. Bravo to Joe Swenson for telling the tale of his life in these short plays. Thank heavens for his imaginary friend.

The connection between the grandmother and granddaughter is so beautiful. With every word, I could picture the two of them. There's a wig and it symbolizes so much. I am ever hopeful for Bubbe.

This five minute two hander had me emotionally involved from the top. The pain of Katherine not being out to her family is palpable. In contrast, Aurelia has a mother who flies a rainbow flag. Even at five pages, you want so much to have them connect and be able to move on. A lovely piece.

Oh the telling of tales once the summer is over. Is there just an ounce of jealousy about the summer residents. If secrets get told... This is a short and to the point monologue about one man left when the rich go home.

A sweet short play about two siblings arguing about appropriate dress for their mother’s funeral. Wasn’t sure where it was going and loved the surprise turn about at the end.

This is a mysterious piece of writing...now I want to know more. What happens to Samantha and Akuma now. Vinterlys, the theme of this piece, didn't turn out the way I thought it might. Very entertaining play leaving us with a lot of questions.