Recommended by Debra A. Cole

Time. Precious and wasted. The concept of The Spoon Theory in our lives... in tis performer's life...will truly bring the audience on a journey that will make them think and feel. This would be a powerful piece for performers of any age.

Wonderful NPX homepage recommendation. This tender short play really about LOUIS Joseph Xavier François and his sister Marie not only entertained but sent me down a rabbit hole of discovery about the pair. What a beautiful look at royal siblings - their competitiveness - their dreams - their realities. LOVELY.

What a BEAUTIFUL short play about fate, moments, letting go, and finding love. I am amazed at what talented playwrights like SAM HEYMAN can do with a simple prompt of TIME and bonus prompt of FIRSTS. The tension built between Madam Comet and Belle is truly magical.

WHAT A RIDE! The physical comedy alone in this unique piece will have audiences reacting. This inventive short play is a moment inside of the fascinating mind of ELLE MEEROVICH. Seconds have never been this necessary and torturous.

I am amazed at what the prompt of TIME brings out in talented writers.

It is amazing what COLE HUNTER DZUBAK can do with TIME as a writing prompt and FIRST as a bonus prompt.

This “meet cute”is much more than it first appears. The characters of a Danny and Blaire are perfect for each other and soon becomes evident why.

DZUBAK handles the dialogue with ease and delightful humor making audiences feel like they are in a nearby table listening in.

Makes me wonder if the chase at the end isn’t leading to even cuter things.

RACHEL FEENY-WILLIAMS is a true artist. From one simple prompt - TIME - and one bonus suggestion - FIRST - she has created a short play that will make audiences think and smile. The dialogue is perfection, and the concepts are delightful. STELLAR SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL piece.

So painful. So important. So real.

Rachel Feeny-Williams has a true gift of getting right to the center of what troubles and haunts humans. The pace of this short piece mirrors the pace of the impending train as one young woman battle the external influences and internal voices that respond. This will have audiences talking at any short play festival. BRAVA.

What a treat this was to hear this short play by Gareth Ekin read during a recent playwright Zoom session. Seasoned married couples will connect with this husband and wife duo as they prepare for the evening. The banter is realistic and loaded with sharp humor. I love the the wife has ALL the details, and the husband steps right into trouble when asked that classic question, "How do I look?" Audiences will truly enjoy this two-hander.

Colorful characters, bathroom humor, and fabulous opportunities for performers - This piece has it all. Audiences will be charmed by this ghostly Aussie.

I had the pleasure of reading for Ashley in our weekly playwright's group... and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT! Audiences are sure to enjoy the artful play between Ashley and Jason, but it just may be the two stage hands that make the show... and the lamp and stick. A PURE DELIGHT about art and love.