Recommended by Asher Wyndham

The most tragic day for a character ever in the history of theatre. Zany. Fun. The Mayfly experiences more tribulation than most characters in short plays.

A silly short play about connection in and outside the virtual world. The development of these two contrasting characters from disconnection to connection in only a few pages is impressive.

Marie's response to a terrorist attack that left her son dead, her grief and guilt --her trauma -- might make you remember your own personal/private trauma or consider your response to tragedy. The play might make you think about our collective/community/national/global response to terrorism and tragedy. Do you have anything in common with Marie? Read this play and find out! Scenes between Marie and her doctor where Virtual Reality therapy is used contains some of Shineman's best writing.

This is an amazing short play for many reasons. It brings to your attention an important issue of climate change. With that issue, it develops the emotional relationship of granddaughter and grandfather, each with a distinct need/desire and back story. That relationship is further developed theatrically with a memorable showdown in the last few pages --a spectacle of lyricism, sound, and imagery. A great challenge for a sound designer. Share this with a sound designer friend--and maybe he/she can get in touch with a director. Contains one of the best stage directions OF ALL TIME!!!

This little absurd play should be a lot of fun for readers and audience members. Pfeffinger's zany take on the class reunion may be a head-scratcher--and that's a good thing, yes: the play leaves you wondering...what does that teeny-tiny baby mean?

A quarrel between sisters in an unusual setting...a kayak in the East Siberian sea. And there's an unusual visitor: a mermaid who doesn't make anything better. Femia thinks outside the box to deal with sisterhood, mourning, and loss.

Perfectly executed short play. Unsettling revelations for readers and audience. A short play that can wreck your heart. Contains some powerful monologues for female actors, perfect for competition.

A play that needs to be produced again and again. It's necessary theatre because it captures diverse voices from the early days of abortion rights that could've been lost without these interviews. The structure, a blend of monologues, group scenes, two person scenes, and interviews creates an unforgettable read -- and if produced, an unforgettable time at the theatre.

A fascinating little gem of a play. Haas has achieved so much in a short amount of time. We learn about Mary Anning's childhood, her aspirations as a paleontologist, her struggles as a woman in a sexist society. If only she wore breeches.. I would love to see her in a longer work.

A poignant short play on romance and the longing for connection. It's a bit existential. It's quirky and thought-provoking, with an unconventional structure. It's heartbreaking that I ended up sympathizing with these lonesome hearts. You might start off thinking some of these characters are losers, and then it hits you, realization...