Recommended by Debra A. Cole

What a beautiful moment in an unexpected place with unexpected connections... and one musical new one. While Christmas may be known for its ghosts of past, present, and future, it's just the actions of past alone that haunt two old classmates in this poetic and atmospheric short play by JOHN PATRICK BRAY. This is the kind of holiday play that feels real for the holiday season. Regrets. Grudges. Amends. Thank you, John.

Can a slasher play be both charming, refined, AND vicious? The answer is YES if it is written by the brilliant CHRISTOPHER SOUCY. Soucy has a true gift when it comes to the twisted, maniacal, and tremendously clever. SLASHER'S DELIGHT will be a big hit with audiences.

CONNIE SCHINDEWOLF has taken one of the annoying little things in life and created a relatable and funny short play that will have audiences smiling. NOTE: ALWAYS read the fine print!

What starts as a sweet and relatable moment between two humans in love and about marry, soon becomes something VERY DIFFERENT. We think we know the ones we loves inside and out, but there may be more to Tay... inside... than Rory is ready for. CHILLING and FASCINATING. JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN has created another wonderful world for audiences to observe and experience.

HILARIOUS! This farce is pure magic. I had the distinct pleasure of attending a reading of this brilliant piece, and the audience WENT NUTS! Not only did the audience laugh... loudly... they walked away with so many complex thoughts to discuss concerning what humans do to find meaning, order, and connections. Higher concepts aside, the physical comedy of THE PRICKLY PATH will delight the cast bringing the piece to life on stage. PRODUCE THIS!

The theatrical world needs more of the smart and real short dialogues for teens that ANJ MARIE RIFFEL has created in this collection. Teens are messy. Teens are hopeful. Teens are smart. ANJ gets that. Looking for a student piece for a competition or audition? These are perfect.

I had the pleasure of seeing a hilarious and poignant reading of ANJ MARIE RIFFEL's Garden of Sweden recently, and I cannot recommend it enough. This thoughtful two-hander is full of everything that makes a short play great - revelation, evasion, and texture... lots of beautiful texture. Add in RIFFEL's brilliant humor, and audiences will be in heaven. This is a winner for any short play festival. LOVELY!

REX MCGREGOR has taken a simple Comicon and gives us new takes on old villains. This two-hander will delight audiences with its display of human frailty and plans for big futures. Delightful.

Despite losing the UFO Welcome Center…and his home… one local may seem simple, but he may know than anyone in the entire county. LEE R. LAWING gives us a world full of judgement, ridicule, and ultimately… pretty big ACTUAL news. Actors will have a WORLD of fun with this short piece.

In a landscape where societal expectations often confine masculinity to rigid molds, DARRIN FRIEDMAN'S THREE BLIND MICE emerges as a refreshing narrative celebrating the complexities and vulnerabilities of today's man. After their paths cross at the funeral of an old friend, Seth, William, and Javi embark on a profound journey of growth and mutual understanding. Through shared experiences and heartfelt conversations, they confront their daily struggles, dismantling stereotypes and forging a new path for what is possible in male friendships.