Recommended by Asher Wyndham

Femia's poetic solo, politically- and sexually-charged, reminds me of the best of uncensored punk writer Kathy Acker. In a few words, this playwright shows and says so much about herself and other women's relation to their body and their partner, and also in relation to the political sphere/this American moment in history. If produced, this would have a powerful effect on the audience.

One of the best structured plays on gun violence I've read in NPX. From the first page with its direct address, I couldn't stop reading. The poetry, the physicality (the miming, the violence), the repeated actions -- all of that helps build the emotional intensity and, ultimately, develop the themes. And ask the question, Is it possible to tell the good guys from the bad guys? Highly recommended for a staged reading and production.

This will tug at your heartstrings! Joy, humor, and intimacy between two unexpected people -- a cowboy and a ballplayer - brought together by cancer and chemotherapy -- it will remind you such a connection, so human, so perfect, despite our suffering, must happen EVERY DAY! Thank-you! Consider this for your short showcase.

This play will have your audience talking for a long time after a show. A great play to stage with a talk-back with community groups focusing on the opioid crisis. What is going on? What's the playwright's intent?

Carnes seems to parallel/compare two historical American tragedies/traumas -- the effects of some war (?) of America's past (and on some body -- is that unseen patient a soldier?) and the effects of opioid crisis of the present day (that guy seems like an addict).

This is necessary theatre! Carnes challenges me; I appreciate it just like Caryl Churchill's work.

Another knock-out monologue from Daly! I'm not a woman, never will be a mother, but this monologue captures what I expect young mother goes through shortly after the birth of a child: immediate joy and connection as well as rush of feelings -- fear and anxiety. Given the wide range of emotions, this is a challenging, winning role for an auditioning or performing actor. Check it out.

This brief monologue perfectly captures the difficulty of closure, of moving on after the end of a relationship, of expressing love for another person you'll never see again. Sounds so authentic. Stanley handles the backstory so well; you really get to know this young woman as well as woman she became. Perfect for any solo showcase, especially one on women's themes.

The structure of this play -- its execution, progression, and ending -- is unlike anything I've read before in a short play. Instead of a monologue with words, it's more like a monologue of the body and action, and feelings of frustration, anger, and sadness. With voices from VM, from the street and outside the apartment, there's an intensity pressing upon our protagonist and you'll feel it as well -- all the way to ending. This will be a great challenge for a sound designer, and an unusual play for a director.

One of my favorite physical monologues of all time! Love this! This is proof that an actor for a monologue doesn't have to remain sitting. So much happens in this monologue -- swimming, driving and more! Just wow! If you are an actress who wants a challenging comic monologue that uses your whole body and a lot of stage space, choose this one!

A fun fun play for elementary school kids! A large cast play for the entire class! If there are more students than those in the cast, no worries. This is not just for kid actors. No, also fun for designers. Fun costumes for kids costume designers, fun set for a kid set designers! There's a positive message (getting along, sharing, eating your veggies) and some cool dino facts. Kids would love to bring their parents and their siblings to this show. Commission Weaver for more kid shows.

Like his monologue Guinness Kong, Rushing writes monologues that feel so real-sounding, not contrived, straight from the heart and gut. This monologue, an effective elegy, makes you think about those great friends who are always there for you like Sean Dolinski-- What's aching in their heart? What's their secret? Kindness can mask some pain. Reminds you simply to ask that special friend, "How are you doing?" Thank you! Because you never know. Recommended for solo festivals, college monologue study, and any festival on LGBTQI themes.