Recommended by Adam Richter

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    [2026-06-05]

    Between Archie's visceral pain and Benjy's unrelenting empathy, there's a lesson here for all of us — if we are open to hearing it. Steve Martin is exceptional at crafting the one-minute play, and this short — even by his standards — is exceptional. Bravo, Playwright!

    [2026-06-05]

    Between Archie's visceral pain and Benjy's unrelenting empathy, there's a lesson here for all of us — if we are open to hearing it. Steve Martin is exceptional at crafting the one-minute play, and this short — even by his standards — is exceptional. Bravo, Playwright!

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    [2026-06-02]

    As a new parent, nothing is more fragile or difficult than putting a toddler to bed. The strain shows on these parents in subtle, understated ways that keep the audience leaning forward in their seats the entire time. "Bedtime" is a touching, tension-filled two-hander that gives actors so much to work with.

    [2026-06-02]

    As a new parent, nothing is more fragile or difficult than putting a toddler to bed. The strain shows on these parents in subtle, understated ways that keep the audience leaning forward in their seats the entire time. "Bedtime" is a touching, tension-filled two-hander that gives actors so much to work with.

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    [2026-05-28]

    I had a blast reading "The Time Capsule," but not nearly as much fun as young performers will have in performing it — or audiences will have in seeing it. The Gen-Xer in me winced (with delighted joy, albeit) at the references to '90s (and '80s) culture, and kids of any age will identify with the awkwardness of a middle school dance, no matter the decade.

    [2026-05-28]

    I had a blast reading "The Time Capsule," but not nearly as much fun as young performers will have in performing it — or audiences will have in seeing it. The Gen-Xer in me winced (with delighted joy, albeit) at the references to '90s (and '80s) culture, and kids of any age will identify with the awkwardness of a middle school dance, no matter the decade.

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    [2026-05-19]

    So many twists in so short a time! I loved this delightful short play and I think audiences would too. A perfect fit for a 10-minute play festival.

    [2026-05-19]

    So many twists in so short a time! I loved this delightful short play and I think audiences would too. A perfect fit for a 10-minute play festival.

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    [2026-05-14]

    Ice cream takes a starring role in this hilarious sendup of police procedurals. I love how Steve Martin makes the bowl of ice cream a central character, but without turning it into anything beyond what it is: A bowl of ice cream. Audiences will howl at the jokes and the physical comedy of this delightful short piece.

    Great. Now I'm hungry.

    [2026-05-14]

    Ice cream takes a starring role in this hilarious sendup of police procedurals. I love how Steve Martin makes the bowl of ice cream a central character, but without turning it into anything beyond what it is: A bowl of ice cream. Audiences will howl at the jokes and the physical comedy of this delightful short piece.

    Great. Now I'm hungry.

  • Adam Richter: I Love You More by Sam Heyman
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    [2026-05-08]
    I love short plays that perfectly capture a moment in life where the stakes, however small they appear to outsiders, are world-changing for the characters. Sam Heyman's "I Love You More" is a lovely distillation of a sibling relationship into one ten-minute coffee-shop encounter. Solly and Esther are beautifully realized and their banter is witty and genuine.
    "I Love You More" is a delight. It would be a perfect fit for any 10-minute play festival.

    [2026-05-08]
    I love short plays that perfectly capture a moment in life where the stakes, however small they appear to outsiders, are world-changing for the characters. Sam Heyman's "I Love You More" is a lovely distillation of a sibling relationship into one ten-minute coffee-shop encounter. Solly and Esther are beautifully realized and their banter is witty and genuine.
    "I Love You More" is a delight. It would be a perfect fit for any 10-minute play festival.

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  • Adam Richter: TWO COOKIES PLEASE by Jack Levine
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    [2026-04-30]

    Nobody listens to each other in this play, and that's for the best. Jack Levine's "Two Cookies Please" is a rapid-fire farce that's perfect for older actors and a laugh-out-loud riot. Audiences will love the ride. Bravo!

    [2026-04-30]

    Nobody listens to each other in this play, and that's for the best. Jack Levine's "Two Cookies Please" is a rapid-fire farce that's perfect for older actors and a laugh-out-loud riot. Audiences will love the ride. Bravo!

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  • Adam Richter: Mother Mary of the Mournful Heart by Lojo Simon
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    [2026-04-30]

    The battle between the sacred and the profane takes on new meaning in this terrific short play. Where Ray sees a source of comfort, Carla sees only a vessel for hiding drugs. Lojo Simon's characters are richly imagined, with Ray in particular carrying a profound grief. Carla is the perfect counterweight, with her own duties and perspective clearly defined. A treat for actors and audiences (and, it must be said, the prop master).

    [2026-04-30]

    The battle between the sacred and the profane takes on new meaning in this terrific short play. Where Ray sees a source of comfort, Carla sees only a vessel for hiding drugs. Lojo Simon's characters are richly imagined, with Ray in particular carrying a profound grief. Carla is the perfect counterweight, with her own duties and perspective clearly defined. A treat for actors and audiences (and, it must be said, the prop master).

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  • Adam Richter: I Think We're Lost by Peter Fenton
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    [2026-04-16]

    A great retelling of a classic tale makes you appreciate the source material all the more. A SUPERB retelling renders the original story unnecessary. Peter Fenton's "I THINK WE'RE LOST" is the latter. The familiar characters from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" are all here, but they have a nuance, depth and purpose more profound than any adaptation I've seen before. Fenton captures both the joy and tragedy of never growing up, and finally gives Wendy her due. See this play if you can.

    [2026-04-16]

    A great retelling of a classic tale makes you appreciate the source material all the more. A SUPERB retelling renders the original story unnecessary. Peter Fenton's "I THINK WE'RE LOST" is the latter. The familiar characters from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" are all here, but they have a nuance, depth and purpose more profound than any adaptation I've seen before. Fenton captures both the joy and tragedy of never growing up, and finally gives Wendy her due. See this play if you can.

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  • Adam Richter: The Void Space (Or What The Dark Makes Visible) by Georgia Xanthopoulou
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    [2026-04-01]

    Georgia Xanthopoulou explores identity and meaning through the lens of two people stuck in a void — one who has grown accustomed to the darkness, and one who is looking for a way out. Their journey to find the cracks of light amidst the blackness is a compelling story and a highly theatrical one at that. This is what the best plays do: give us characters to care about and force us to look inwards at how we confront the void.
    I loved this play and would love to see it on stage.

    [2026-04-01]

    Georgia Xanthopoulou explores identity and meaning through the lens of two people stuck in a void — one who has grown accustomed to the darkness, and one who is looking for a way out. Their journey to find the cracks of light amidst the blackness is a compelling story and a highly theatrical one at that. This is what the best plays do: give us characters to care about and force us to look inwards at how we confront the void.
    I loved this play and would love to see it on stage.

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