Recommended by Adam Richter

"A Maid" is a powerful and affecting piece that explores the effects of abuse on families. As Debra A. Cole shows us, revenge does not make us whole. What a brilliant short play.

Delightfully fun take on the fate of Ophelia, with the added bonus of The Who references. I laughed out loud throughout this play and I'd love to see it on stage.

[2025-02-11]

You have to admire the spirit of Ophie, who knows what she wants and doesn't take no for an answer. This was a fun and insightful read that's perfect for a young actor.

In a short play with heightened language (to say nothing of heightened tension) Christopher Soucy adds a layer to Ophelia's tragic death that further enhances the story of Hamlet. This is a great piece for two female actors. Bravo!

A lovely depiction of cardinal behavior and a sweet reminder that spring is on the way. "Until Next Winter" is a terrific 1-minute play that audiences will enjoy.

The L.A. wildfires have been devastating, but not enough to stop rich bastards from capitalizing on it. Asher Wyndham's Char is a perfect encapsulation of the late stage capitalism that plagues our world, refusing to let a large-scale tragedy stand in the way of making money. Like all good satires, this monologue is both funny and maddening. Bravo!

[2025-02-10]

"...[H]earing the wrong thing is better than hearing nothing at all."

What a powerful line. This stood out to me in a monologue filled with powerful lines. Debra Cole's widow articulates the pain of loss — and outsiders' reactions to it — beautifully in this short piece. "So Brave" is thoughtful, moving and, by the end, slightly hopeful. Bravo!

A beautiful reminder to get out and touch the earth. Christopher Soucy's "Naturally" is a lovely short with an urgent message to all of us who feel overwhelmed by the relentless pace of modern life: Slow down. I'd love to see this on a stage; audiences will connect with the message and with Greg and Pam.

[2025-02-09]

One of the challenges of parenting is the realization that as your children grow into independent people, they necessarily transform into someone parents no longer fully comprehend. The task, which Paul undertakes beautifully, is to embrace that gap. This is a lovely monologue that demonstrates how to be a loving parent even when you don't fully understand the person your child has become. They don't always need understanding. But they always need love.

[2025-02-07]

If the actions in Brent Alles' razor-sharp satire seem over the top and absurd, I have bad news for you: The students in his fictional play did exactly what real-life voters in the U.S. did last fall. What I liked most about this play is how clearly it demonstrates the clear ridiculousness of the election winners, and the sheer stupidity of voters who fell for it.
This is a rich, satisfying and maddening short play. Bravo!