Recommended by Adam Richter

This play puts a pin in the balloon of everyone's expectations of small-town life. I loved how Philip Middleton Williams creates such interesting characters with (possible spoiler) not one but two backstories. He says quite a bit here about some of the hot-button social issues of today as well as how politicians exploit them — but never in a preachy way. As delightful and satisfying as a slice of meatloaf.

This is a terrific and vivid adaptation of the short story. Steve Martin mixes the beauty of Poe's language with his own and the staging is thrilling. This would be a great short play to see live. Bravo!

I'm not sure I've ever read a better Macy's Parade play, nor do I want to.Scott Sickles thrusts us In the middle of the most chaotic scene imaginable (not involving Al Roker, anyway) and in 60 seconds ends with a tale of true love. If the introduction of the two main characters isn't meet-cute, it's definitely meet-memorable.
Sublime, sweet and a complete gross-out. This checks all the boxes.

This is the funniest (and possibly darkest) take on modern dating, with many laugh-out-loud moments to go with the high body count. A witty rebuttal of the old saw, "The worst she can do is say no" that proves: There's A LOT worse that she could do. This play would be an absolute delight to see on stage.

Jack Levine builds the suspense so effortlessly you don't even notice you're holding your breath the whole time in "TAP. TAP. TAP." A wonderful edge-of-your-seat play that would be a treat to see live or on Zoom. Fantastic job!

A beautiful short play about grief and loss. I loved the lyrical quality of the dialogue. It brought Gale's emotional journey into sharp relief. Well done!

The story of Clytemnestra is eternal but the original mythology of her is woefully out of date. Elisabeth Giffin Speckman gives her a much-needed update in this brilliant and compelling play. The staging blends modern techniques with Ancient Greek drama and I would love to see it staged. I loved the portrayal of Clytemnestra as a weary, put-upon wife and mother who just wants some alone time and Helen as an attention-seeking needy sister. This play needs to be produced.

If someone offers you a trip to the moon, you say yes. ... But should you? Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend's sharp and funny play shows why that's not always a good idea. Even a little lie in the start of a relationship can lead to places neither of you expected. I loved this short play in which the main character gets less sympathetic as time goes on. Great job!

One of the most brilliant uses of the one-minute play convention I've come across. Thanks to the ingenious device Weaver employs, the play's awkward climax lands with an even harder punch than it normally would. Superb.

Kayla Dunn is a vivid, powerful drama of a woman whose life spins out of control due to no fault of her own. Her story stays with you long after the final page. This is a sharp commentary on internet privacy and would be a great piece for a solo actress.