Recommended by Chris Gacinski

Before I even read the first scene, I was in awe with how organized the breakdown page was, which truly enhanced my reading experience of “The Platypodes.” This was unlike anything I’ve read on this site. Asher Wyndham Bowles squeezes every drop of emotion out of these characters as we experience the troubles they do. This is an important and balanced play that deserves to be seen and read, one that touches on important issues that are still ongoing today.

This monologue is a searing and stream of consciousness look on relationships and how they end. This piece is reminiscent of Woolf’s writing, but with Deray’s unique style, this is sure to make those think of their past, and possibly their future love life.

Pflaster’s “The Underpants Godot” is a hilarious parody piece that chronicles a sexualized production of Beckett’s magnum opus “Waiting for Godot.” Although it is implied that the play is about Beckett’s famous work, Pflaster has written it in such a way that one does not need knowledge of the work to enjoy this piece. I’d love to see this staged, it’s sure to be a fun experience for actor and audience alike!

Conlon immediately grabs your attention with “7 Minutes to Live,” an unrelenting and hilarious play that features some of the strongest dialogue I’ve seen. Conlon paints us a wildly vivid picture, and the lack of clarity allows us to fill in the gaps, and to create our own perceptions of what’s occurring in the script. An eclectic blend of Hemingway-esque storytelling and Conlon’s talent for writing strong and unpredictable characters.

Frandsen most certainly has a knack for emotional and hard-hitting material, and “Unplug” is a prime example of this. When a play starts with the lines “Wow. I thought you’d never wake up,” you know at some point, you will inevitably tear up for these characters and for their story. A comprehensive and thoughtful piece.

Max Gill’s howlingly funny “Stick” is an office comedy that has a protagonist saying something we’ve all wanted to say to a boss at some point. A wonderfully painted satire of the boss-worker dynamic.

This poignant one-act delivers chills and tears with its heartbreaking ontological examination of euthanasia and losing a loved one. Frandsen’s monologues would be fantastic for an audition, but this piece overall deserves to be seen and staged.

As a lover of cats, Thal’s piece is a delve into math, science, anatomy and physics from the perspective of two felines and their owner. Comedic, interesting, and unique, this script is perfect for any fans of cats, science, math and fun and fresh ten minute plays. Excellent work, Ian!

This farce is unlike anything I’ve read on NPX. After seeing photos of it being done at the Gulfshore Theatre, I was immediately interested in the period costumes and setting, and Jolly’s writing makes these characters strong and objective-driven. A wonderful display of spectacle, stage combat and comedy. A must read if you’re looking for strong female characters!

What I intentionally found comedic I started to find a situation unravel before my eyes. Tom Cavanaugh’s complex characters slowly peel back their layers for us to see, and the end result is something we should all see, and try to learn from.