Recommended by Debra A. Cole

HILARIOUS! This short and effective monologue by JULIE BRANDON is perfect for any performer of any age. I could see a 10-year-old or 75-year-old brining this tall TAIL to life. So many physical possibilities for an audition piece.

WHAT A FABULOUS way to merge vampire lore AND noir! JULIE BRANDON has created a tone, a mystique, a moment that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. BLOODY, brilliant.

Mothers give so much to their children. Once in a while, it's nice to have something given back to them. While it's no case of Münchausen syndrome, it get it - faking an injury for just a moment of love and tenderness in a life where you are the main care giver. SAMARA SISKIND has created a monologue that many women will connect with. JUST LOVELY.

The loss of a loved one is the most painful thing imaginable. NEIL RADTKE gives us a private glimpse into a very private, final moment between Kyle and Emma. These 60 seconds say so much about grief and whether someone can move forward to a new reality.

Hilarious! Just had the pleasure of listening to this adorable short play on Theatrical Shenanigans, and I actually LOLed! Perfect for any VERY short play festival.

What starts as a charming back and forth, quickly turns REAL in Jennifer O'Grady's short play THE FERRY. This light and dark aspect of the piece will keep audiences on their toes and remind them that actions matter. The role of CHARON is a gift to any actor - so many places to go.

D. LEE MILLER has written a short satire about the state of the union... or eggs... no, I was right the first time. This modern NYC folktale doesn't hold any punches. MILLER is the voice of our frustration.

Grief doesn't go away. Our worlds just get larger around the pain. BRIAN CERN has written a powerful, short play about trying to take those baby steps toward the new reality - a reality where strangers judge you and your journey. JEFF is starting to truly figure out what he wants... and what he doesn't. LOVELY.

MY how the tables have turned. I adore the short play that LOU JONES has created that celebrates the "old guys" and makes the "young guy" try convince the others of his worth. COACH is a fabulous role for any seasoned actor to sink his teeth into. Delightful.

So much pain. So much senseless loss. RACHEL CARNES gives words to our broken hearts. I can't imagine a dry eye in the audiences seeing this performed. Stunningly poignant. Thank you, Rachel.