Recommended by Marj O'Neill-Butler

I just read this short play after having heard it at the Mid-America Theatre Conference this weekend. This is one hell of a moving piece. Every parent will recognize themselves in this beautifully honest and real slice of life about caring for and loving their child. Franky, as always, goes deep into the heart of his pain. I wept again.

This short play is close to what may be eerily true about climate change and the end of the world as we know it. A final lifeline, 5000 babies in cryogenic suspension and a looping tape...is this the end of the world? This is an important take on climate change and our future an this planet.

I, too, heard Franky's play in the quirky bookstore, Heirloom Books, somewhere in Chicago. In an intimate setting with friends and strangers, we re-lived Franky's life with all its pain and suffering. The most truthful play I've ever heard. I can't stop thinking about it and Franky. Along with the harrowing stories, there was such humor and laughter. This play needs to be heard and seen.

This long monologue is enlightening, historical and above all sad. Sad because a woman, especially a black woman, in the 40's had few choices about her life. Liddell brings Lena to life. We see her, we feel for her, we agonize for her. A really special piece.

Interesting four character play with an enigmatic ending. Four disparate characters, hungry and snowed in,
face a tense morning. And there is a gun.

This play had me weep unexpectedly. Conyer Lee makes you see all sides of the arguments and stories about being black in this country. A family drama about the things we hide from the people we love and those who love us. A journey of love and hate. Believable dialogue and breath taking confessions. I love this play.

I could hear Wendy Wasserstein herself in this incredible monologue about her journey as a playwright in the 70's and beyond. Her characters and stories are so important and ring true to this day. A great monologue for 50+ women.

Sharon may be crazy trying to marry two strangers, but you root for Abby and Gary to at least give a relationship a try. A last minute kiss might do it. A really fun short play about the possibility of destiny.

My adrenalin was pumping reading this funny, compact short play that takes place on a roller coaster. Each page brings new information and Scott has you rooting for both central characters as the play unfolds. Funny and romantic at the same time.

Karlie's Jitters is funny, sad, wise and thoughtful. I say, don't invite the mother to the wedding. Why take chances?