Recommended by Ken Love

A touching, heartfelt and lyrical work in the vein of Paul Zindel's "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon-Marigolds", made all the more effective with beautifully rendered characters and eloquent dialogue. The play was an absolute joy to read.

A unique take on a persistent and uniquely American conundrum. Highly believable characters with dialogue that cuts ever so deeply. A satisfying, yet heartbreaking read. Well done!

How I love a good dark comedy! Which, by the way, is not easy to pull off. Mr. LeBlanc's talent is in top form with this short work. Terrific dialogue and a good punchline at the end. Nicely done!

A compelling idea: two women - an ex-wife and an illicit lover - at the funeral of the man whom both were involved with. The piece avoids anger and melodrama. And the felt pain from both characters is never succumbed to. By the time the last line of dialogue was spoken, I found myself wanting to know more about these women. Nicely done!

Beautifully felt characters speaking beautifully felt dialogue in a quite precarious situation. Nothing sappy or forced. A deeply satisfying read. Kudos!

The plays of Horton Foote and Marsha Norman come to mind after reading this tortured, lyrical work. An execution, the selling of property and the pain of familial relationships intersect and are brought to life through vivid, dimensioned characters. A fulfilling reading experience that I am sure would be matched by seeing it staged.

The "stripper" who won't leave. A "quagmire of the heart". Not many writers have the cajones, the will or the talent to deal with political issues. Those that do, however, persistently engage us. "American Flag" is a precise metaphor which - years after the Iraqi invasion - still manages to sting. Well done!

Yes, I know the title of this parable/play is "Angel". But is the "man" really an angel? Or someone/something else? I love a work in which the author doesn't bother with tying his story up in a nice, little pat bow at the end. The ambiguity of the thing is the kick. Thanks, Mr. LeBlanc!

Initially, what struck me about this wonderful play were the characters. For me, what is remembered after a novel is read or a play is seen are the characters. And if they are fully and vividly drawn, they can stay in the memory for an eternity. In addition, "Revenge of Eve" has engaging polemics, light comedy and a story that is effortlessly told. Deeply felt and touching, through and through. Nicely done, April!

The subjects of Heaven & Hell, God & the Devil have been used and over-used by playwrights, prose writers, comedians, et al. But how wonderful to come across a writer who has the talent to breathe fresh life into this well-worn topic. Yes, TALENT!! In abundance. I enjoyed "Heaven and Hell AGM" from beginning to end. What I'd give to see it staged. Nicely done, Rachel!