Recommended by Adam Richter

I am a sucker for all things Irish history, so this powerful piece was right up my alley. Rachel Feeny-Williams delivers a hell of a punch in this trio of monologues that tells with vivid characters and imagery the shameful tale of the Catholic laundries. I recommend this for any theater and would love to see it on stage.

What strikes me the most about "Mere Waters" is that it is both intimate and grand. Jillian Blevins masterfully tells the personal story of a doctor in Auschwitz; in the telling she gives us a broader picture of the horrors of the Holocaust. What sets this play apart is not only the subject matter — the story of a gynecologist in the camp — but the way Blevins tells it, with equal parts heart and horror. And some hope, in the form of Abigail and Hannah.
This powerful play should be seen by audiences everywhere.

Horror movies have stolen the clown, but Cozymittens is stealing it back in this delightful and insightful monologue. I think seeing it on stage would not only be entertaining but also therapeutic to those who labor under the misconception that clowns are supposed to be scary. Well done!

One of the many things I love about Philip Middleton Williams' works is the way he seamlessly incorporates big, profound ideas into intimate stories of the lives of his characters. In "Watercolors," Nick struggles to both move on from Eric's death while also honoring his legacy. Along the way, we get to see how that core question changes his relationships with the other characters, and even with his dead partner.
This is a beautiful piece that will have audiences thinking about it long after the lights go down.

How wrong Sartre was! Hell is not other people. Hell is a department store. Specifically, hell is THIS department store depicted with manic glee from the mind of Jack Levine. Whatever you think you may have seen in the arena of bad customer experiences, none come close to "The Lucky Choice," and certainly not with such hilarity. Levine switches the gears on Mary and the audience with seamless grace. It was a joy to read and it would be a riot to see on stage. Bravo!

This suspenseful monologue had me holding my breath with anticipation for nearly the entire piece. The choices that Ellis must face in order to escape her life are difficult, and she knows that well. Miranda Jonte has written a superb solo piece about risks, doubt and taking chances.

I can't believe this monologue is only a minute long. Bertz takes us on a wild and hysterical ride that I did not want to end. I hope we'll see more of this, honestly, because I too am dying to know whether Bertz is engaged. Bravo, Scott!

Debra A. Cole has created a definitive dramatic interpretation of the Indigo Girls' iconic song that pays a loving homage while also standing as its own, fantastic piece. She took the inspiration from the prompt and gave us a terrific three-person play that would be compelling to watch on stage. Bravo!

The rhetorical knots that Christopher Soucy ties and unties in this short play had me laughing from beginning to end. "Pride is a Sin" is a terrific satire of religion, damnation and theology in general while also being fun as hell.

Brilliant use of the riddle conceit in this delightful funny and heart-rending one minute play by Debra Cole. I loved it.