Recommended by Adam Richter

[2025-10-09]

Scott Sickles has figured out how to make destination weddings palatable: Present them in one-minute chunks!
Seriously, this series of vignettes makes for a delightful evening of theater as we get to know Scott's compelling and perfectly written characters, one or two minutes at a time. A deceptively novel but wonderful way to tell a story.

[2025-10-09]

Come for the witty back-and-forth, stay for the thoughtful takes on trans identity — and for the shocking twist at the end. Christopher Soucy has written a brilliant homage to "Psycho," honoring the source while creating a short horror play that is all its own.

This short play captures grief in a highly theatrical but still very much grounded way. The use of origami as a motif throughout the piece was perfectly done, and the final reveal is the emotional high point. An absolutely beautiful and moving play that audiences would love. Bravo, Jacquelyn!

[2025-09-21]
Characters can be so annoying when they take on a life of their own and refuse to do what the writer tells them. In Eloise's case, though, They might provide just what she needs. I loved this madcap story of a writer's block and the only viable cure. "Between Two Worlds" is a clever, laugh-out-loud farce with terrific dialogue and many opportunities for great physical comedy. Bravo!

[2025-09-20]
Pete's big reveal brought a tear to my eye.
Not out of sadness, mind you, but because I was trying to stifle a guffaw at the breakfast table while reading "Birds of Paradise." It was one of many such moments in this delightfully zany play.
Philip Middleton Williams serves up a motley crew of witty avians — dare I call it a "sass menagerie? — in a short play that has razor-sharp wit and so many bold possibilities for actors and costumers, and one that audiences will flock to.

[2025-09-18]

Sam Heyman has given us SO MUCH to unpack in this Halloween comedy: the true meaning of the holiday, in-depth analysis of "Dracula," revealing our true (sexy) selves, just how long you can avoid rent without getting evicted ...
I could go on. But you get the idea. "Who's Afraid of Bram Stoker" fits right into my wheelhouse of laugh-out-loud-funny-with-thought-provoking-ideas, and audiences will love it.

[2025-09-16]

When you wish for one more moment with the ones you loved, "Marley's Ghost" warns: Be careful what you wish for. Philip Middleton Williams' short play hits all the right notes for horror while at the same time providing a heartfelt study of loss and the costs of trying to avoid it.
Absolutely brilliant.

[2025-08-20]

Sam Heyman's new short is fantastic — both in quality and in subject matter. He gives a new take on the mythical creatures that visit us when we sleep, and what they do there. As with every Sam Heyman comedy, the jokes are mixed with heartfelt feeling in equal measure. I'd love to see this performed on stage. It's great fun for two actors — and costume designers, for that matter. Bravo!

[2025-08-12]

This play reminded me of a saying I heard once: "A cup of tea contains the universe." Scott Sickles' lovely one-act is that cup of tea: rich, satisfying and comprising a universe — or at least much more than you'd think its 15 pages could contain. The lighthearted banter that draws us in at the play's outset seamlessly gives way to deeper, more profound revelations that reveal the heart and soul of this piece.
"Formica Pillow" is a profoundly beautiful play.

[2025-08-10]

THAT was unsettling — which is of course the point of a good horror play. Neil Radtke uses the bare minimum to create maximum chills in this short two-hander about a doll that really should have been left alone. The pacing creates a slow burn of a play that keeps audience members on the edge of their seats, until it is too late.
"She Knows Who Looked" is a terrific addition to any evening of horror shorts. I'd love to see this produced.