Recommended by Ken Love

As someone who is experiencing the dilemma of a loved one who has slipped into dementia, Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn's "Erstwhile" invaded my heart and my senses. There was not a single false note in this piece. And the ending will give you a wry laugh as well as tug at your beating heart. Beautifully done!

When I had the great fortune to hear a reading of this work, the elements of surrealism and absurd comedy took hold right away. And being familiar with Mary Anderson's story added a tinge of heartbreak to the piece. Brent Alles' "Erstwhile" was yet another example of this writers skill and heart.

Yes, this was a period piece. Yet the situation and characters could fall so neatly into our contemporary dilemma. Beautifully rendered characters and dialogue. David Hilder's "Erstwhile (short)" holds its own quite effortlessly. Kudos!

Yes, things left unresolved after death have ways of returning. Yet rarely in such a delightful and redemptive way as shown in Paul Donnelly's "Erstwhile (One Act)". I am sure that, when staged, the actors will enjoy the ride as much as the audience. Beautifully done!

The beauty of this piece is, yes, in the characterization. But for me, it was the dialogue that wrappred itself around my heart and mind. Sam Heyman's "Erstwhile" demands to be read, performed, discussed and thought over. And above all, remembered!

This kind of biting satire is very difficult to do. Yet so needed for our troubled time. And I must say that I can't wait to see a live production of this marvelous piece. Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend's "Erstwhile" was a wicked delight. Kudos!!!

A wondrous and wickedly delicious riff on Sherlock Holmes, Hitchcock, Ellery Queen, et al. Christopher Soucy's "Erstwhile: A Hate Story" hooked me from beginning to end. It left me wanting more. Which is what it's all about!

Once again, Mike Byham nails it right on its flat head. His "Erstwhile" piece fulfills all the requirements of biting satire and farce. Even a few elements of a contemporary parable thrown in. It's social commentary for our era. Nicely done!

Ah, yes! This is a farce - in all it's lovely, succinct and all-embracing and humorous glory. Philip Middleton Williams "Snowbirds" was an absolute pleasure to read. And to witness an actual performance would leave audiences floating on a cloud. How can a form so difficult to pull off be rendered with such ease?

As an African American man who understands with great fervor the importance of knowing and upholding ones history, D. Lee Millers' "Geneaology a monologue written Facing February Prompt #18 Seniors" struck ever so close to my emotions and my heart. I related so well to this woman and her effort to make herself and her sons legacy understood. A fine work well suited to our troubled times.