Recommended by Jordan Bird

God, I love this short play. It had me laughing out loud from beginning to end. Such a weird, unique idea: the antagonist of this story is the protagonist's name. Hayet has got great comedic timing and a unique point of view. But this play isn't just a surface-level romp -- it has substance, kindness, and dignity. I felt like I wanted to fist-pump when I read the last line. A great short play that is screaming to be produced.

As in many of his other plays, Wyndham sheds light on the underground lives of the marginalized. I want to gather Larissa and Julie into my arms and fix their broken, desperate situation. By giving us this story, Asher has given us the gift of discomfort -- it is a call to action; you cannot read or see this piece of theatre without wanting to lend a helping hand to those who are struggling to survive.

A simple, tech-free date turns into a cautionary tale about relationships in the digital age. Funny and quirky, this short play would be a great addition to an evening of comedy.

"Where do they send the forgotten widows of great men?" Calpurnia mourns the loss of her husband, and her place in her world, after Julius Caesar is betrayed. Weaver makes the world of antiquity politically-relevant and supercharged. Lovely writing, nuanced conflict, with an ending that feels like a punch in the gut.

A great piece of short political theatre. What happens when you choose just one way of identifying yourself to the world? This play asks the audience to consider the damage that can be done when we split into factions -- this takes the current American political climate to its (terrifying) extreme. I agree with Steven's comment below: this works as a ten-minute play, but I would be thrilled to see this piece developed into a longer piece.

As a lover of any anthropomorphized animal, this play simply delighted me. A sweet little story about life-evaluation, companionship, and paperwork.

This is a challenging, evocative short piece of theatre. Nagle combines Shakespeare, poetic language, sense memories, and movement to transport you to another place. BLOOD CAKE feels like an invitation to something... to participate in a moment of life, to slow down, to make considerations. It would be a beautiful addition to an evening of performances, particularly for theatres interested in experimental, movement- or poetry-based pieces. Beautiful language; beautiful images.

Oh my. This play had me from literally the first five words, and I my expectations were blown out of the water. I love these women. I LOVE these women. Palumbo's characters are deeply real, and their pain made me ache. Divination is funny, timely, loving, and, ultimately, a story about presence and gratitude. This is a beautiful piece of theatre, destined for great things.

This play tackles the nuances and subtleties of male power in relationships. Kate Mulley expertly builds a case against Dan Copper, a character who you want to like and want to make concessions for. TRASH is deceptively simple; it was only upon reaching the end that I realized how carefully Mulley structured this piece of theatre to leave you without question of Copper's guilt: here is a man who knows the difference between right and wrong, and keeps charting an easy path for himself, leaving women damaged in his wake.

A funny, sweet, fast-paced parable-style play that would be great fun to act in or direct. Never Kill A Caterwauling Crane God would be an excellent addition to an evening of short plays.