Recommended by Adam Richter

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    [2026-07-06]

    Grandmothers know best — whether it's picking up on a grandchild's sexual identity or their proclivities for megalomania. Throw in some seemingly hapless sidekicks and whip-smart banter and you have a terrific farce that will have audiences howling. I loved every single line of this hysterical play.

    [2026-07-06]

    Grandmothers know best — whether it's picking up on a grandchild's sexual identity or their proclivities for megalomania. Throw in some seemingly hapless sidekicks and whip-smart banter and you have a terrific farce that will have audiences howling. I loved every single line of this hysterical play.

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    [2026-07-04]

    'The Holding Cell" is a tense, intriguing slow burn of a play as these two women, thrown together seemingly at random, discover why they are in the cell at the same time. John Busser's pacing, language and stage directions feed the dramatic tension, ensuring the audience will be leaning forward the entire time.

    [2026-07-04]

    'The Holding Cell" is a tense, intriguing slow burn of a play as these two women, thrown together seemingly at random, discover why they are in the cell at the same time. John Busser's pacing, language and stage directions feed the dramatic tension, ensuring the audience will be leaning forward the entire time.

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    [2026-06-27]

    Bascom and Isaac plays are like a warm hug — though not like one where you worry Isaac is going to throw out his back. Scott Sickles' "BEHOLDER" wraps us up in the frenetic energy of Bascom's no-good-horrible-very-bad day, only to counterpunch with a twist that none of us (least of all Bascom) saw coming. This play is a delight, and I would love to see it on stage.

    [2026-06-27]

    Bascom and Isaac plays are like a warm hug — though not like one where you worry Isaac is going to throw out his back. Scott Sickles' "BEHOLDER" wraps us up in the frenetic energy of Bascom's no-good-horrible-very-bad day, only to counterpunch with a twist that none of us (least of all Bascom) saw coming. This play is a delight, and I would love to see it on stage.

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    [2026-06-25]

    The title of the play comes from the passive-aggressively judgmental question that our streaming services have the nerve to ask. DEBRA A. COLE spins this query into a delightful slice-of-life comedy that captures the sublime joy of a longtime relationship. Bravo, playwright!

    [2026-06-25]

    The title of the play comes from the passive-aggressively judgmental question that our streaming services have the nerve to ask. DEBRA A. COLE spins this query into a delightful slice-of-life comedy that captures the sublime joy of a longtime relationship. Bravo, playwright!

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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!

  • Adam Richter: Bedtime by Austin Hendricks
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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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  • Adam Richter: THE TIME CAPSULE by Brent Alles
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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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  • Adam Richter: SWEET DREAMS by Julie Brandon
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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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  • Adam Richter: ICE CREAM STOOL PIGEON by Steven G. Martin
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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.

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  • 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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