Recommended by Marj O'Neill-Butler

When reading this short play, I found I was holding my breath. The two characters speak their actions, and yet we see the attraction they have to one another. Such an unusual and very effective format. The brief ending says it all.

So much goes on in this very fun and sweet short play. All the voices are so clear, especially teenager Hailey who speaks directly to the audience. Clueless Dad and anxious Sandra add to the fun. And the engagement ring has a journey all its own!

Too bad there are still "Mabel's" in our midst. A loving couple moves in across the street from Mabel and as she discovers their differences, she turns on them. So well written. So pathetic that this piece is so accurate. Now we need a monologue about how the men come to her rescue.

What happens when you open someone else's package? Especially of the contents aren't exactly PG rated.
Fun and funny two hander with senior husband and wife.

Joey is the most resilient character I have ever read. He creates his own world in the safety of his closet where he keeps tally of the things that have happened to him. Some of the lines in this play made me gasp and cry out NO. Read it, you'll see. Start from the beginning of the Joey plays. So much heart and strength.

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.