Recommended by Debra A. Cole

Absolutely beautiful. What a lovely reminder of sacrifice and duty. Dare I say, “#couplegoals” with Rachel’s new dystopians short play? Audiences of all ages will connect with the fun piece.

What a beautiful and tender short play about longing and words unsaid. The structure is pure magic with an omniscient narrator to guide our clumsy characters to universal truths. Just beautiful... and very human.

WOW! It is amazing what a simple 28 Plays Later prompt like "TLC" will inspire in the twisted and brilliant mind of playwright Rachel Feeny-Williams. High school was a time of exploration and growth for some and harassment and trauma for others. A mysterious letter signed TLC sends one former jock down a path of memories both good and bad. Rachel's delightful use of clever banter will immediately draw an audience into the moments on stage. The slow and steady build will yield satisfying results to all who experience this fabulous short play.

Sweet. Innocent. Painful.

When and old soul meets a first timer, life is going to be interesting. What a lovely piece for a short play festival.

It's one thing to have a play about the complicated and divisive times of the Vietnam War...It's another to take the Cleaver family directly into the heart of the conflict. What a pleasure it was to see this short play by WILLIAM J. GOODWIN at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. GOODWIN weaves a tender and powerful story of the later years of Wally, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Cleaver, Clarence, and Beaver himself. Questions without answers... Traumas without glory... GOODWIN show us the real meaning of family.

Disturbing but delightful...

What a treasure it was to see this short play by MARK HARVEY LEVINE at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. This original short play had me laughing one minute and terribly uncomfortable the next... exactly what LEVINE wanted and designed.

"They" "Them" "These" - It is a short leap form concern and humanity to superiority and dominance.

TRULY MASTERFUL!

I was lucky to see this short play by WILLIAM TRIPLETT at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. Familiar with Franz Kafka or not, audiences will immediately be drawn into this brilliant psychological adventure that will have them wondering what is reality and what is fantasy. Strangers, newspapers, crossword puzzles, and an escalating train will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. BRAVO!

Oh... to spend 10-minutes inside of playwright JOHN ADAMS' twisted and wonderful brain...

Experiencing this warped and hilarious short play at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference was a my true pleasure. ADAMS' use of language, rhythm, and humor is truly masterful. The colorful world of honkey-tonks, motel rooms, and southern society play out in the most out outrageous ways possible.

I felt curiosity. I felt cringe. I felt awe.

Thank you, JOHN ADAMS.

A princess and a frog walk into a therapist's office...

This sweet and fresh take on the twisted fairytale by MICHAEL WATERSON was a true delight to see performed at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. Mother Goose is the prefect therapist... or is she?

FASCINATING - POWERFUL - COLORFUL

Sputnik Monroe's story was new to me, but soon, through the artful words of EVERETT ROBERT, the world will know his story and impact in the racially divided south. Although far from a traditional white savior story, we do see Sputnik's journey through his larger-than-life narrative where he is king and always the hero. I believe it's performance at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference is just the beginning of this amazing play by ROBERT. I will be so fascinated to see this short piece grow into a longer play that truly will delight audiences. BRAVO!