Recommended by Asher Wyndham

This is a necessary play because it shows two males, a father and son, opening up emotionally in a way that is rare on stage. And it perfectly captures in this relationship that ideological and political divide between Americans, that war of words between science/medical community and much of America that isn't taking the pandemic and masks seriously. Well done.

Carnes is having some sick fun here. She's a conjurer with wicked words, creating a terrifying scene that gets under the skin. An intensity and creepiness that reminds me of some of Conor McPherson's plays. Easy to produce, this short is just perfect for your Halloween showcase.

Burdick's heartbreaking monologue reminds us that the pandemic's victims are not just old people, but children and teens. And that certain dreams and rituals such as graduation and prom will go unfulfilled. Sadly, I don't this will wake up any science-deniers and conspiracy-theorists, it might not even upset the never-maskers. It's a cruel reminder that the loss of empathy has a real impact on communities and people across this country.
Burdick captures the voice of a teen girl just perfectly, and an actor capturing the character's strained voice from the virus will certainly leave an impression on the audience.

Most monologues fall flat, no clear want/objective - so consider this exceptional monologue for your audition.
Absolutely hilarious. One of Boyle's best monologues.

This is sick fun that will delight your audience at your LGBTQ-Halloween-themed festival.
An unexpected twist on the gay first-date/hookup play.
I would love to see these two gay vampires in a full-length or, at least, another scene.

Hageman does something I find rare in playwriting today -- giving us an emotional complex journey for a character and audience/reader and, better, giving us much-needed hope, a direction to a better place/future. So much happens spiritually, soulfully through words. Always amazed by this playwright. Another winner.

A playful monologue that captures the humor and anxiety of parenting and fatherhood. This active monologue will certainly win over its audiences.

An emotional ride for both the speaker and the audience. Surprising curves down memory lane. Beautiful writing. A great piece for an evening of LGBTQIA stories.

Burbano's Marie Dressler reveals a beautiful soul during her last days. We get glimpses of Marie's acting career through the Depression, not too much, the right amount of stories to make us revisit her screen work or watch for the first time. Throughout this monologue I said Yes to myself more than one- her thoughts on beauty vs humor forces you to think about what is truely winning in the end, and what is most meaningful to others, be they fans or love ones. Humor! A commanding role for a mature actress.

Weaver captures beautifully an experience that many of us remember for the joy, ecstasy, humor -- showering with a special someone. Yes, showering, getting naked, wet, clean, aroused.
This would be easy to produce for Zoom.