Recommended by Brian Cern

Can one really out run their past? Can one truly ever put the karma scales back into balance? Does it matter?
These some of the questions being asked in Taube’s brief examination of dealing with the consequences of our actions. It is insightful without being preachy, and that is a rarity.
Strong and unique characters; very well drawn.
An intriguing piece that should be done often.

The Iceberg Theory, as Hemingway coined it, is the practice of selective omission. If an author knows the story well enough, they can leave details out of the writing, and the reader will know them as if they were covered in depth in a previous scene.
This is what we have in “Cicadas.” The (perhaps) final notes in a life long symphony. We don’t need to hear the first movements, because the theme is so very well echoed in the last refrain. The details don’t matter.
A brilliantly written piece. Well done.

Laugh out loud funny! The kind of humor that I adore: witty and smart, full of wordplay without ever feeling that you are being talked down to.
Although featuring characters from other sources, the script is in no way dependent on knowing the source material. It stands on its own just fine.

Caruso's "Afterlife" is a dramatization of a true story, full of personality and debate. The discarding of an insignificant mummy (if there can be such a thing) is in question in light of a new technology that would allow for further learning.
Brisky and sparkly, this well-written piece does much to distinguish its characters from each other, quickly, and in a sub-ten minute time.
There is easily room for expansion here, and could make a compelling two-act.

I recently saw a production of Lermond’s “Speed Dating In Paradise.” The riff on the Adam & Eve story plays well, drew the audience in, and provided many laughs.

From experience, I can safely say that this charming and clever piece would be a wonderful addition to many a short play festival, and I’m looking forward to seeing a second production.

Sometimes, it’s what’s unsaid that tells you what you need to know.

A two minute piece that speaks volumes, it explores the differences between expectation and a judgmental reality. Is Claire as rude as she would come across? Yes, and we all know someone like her.

Well written and honest, I look forward to discovering more of Clarke’s work.

Laugh out loud funny! The kind of humor that I adore: witty and smart, full of wordplay without ever feeling that you are being talked down to.
Although featuring characters from other sources, the script is in no way dependent on knowing the source material. It stands on its own just fine.

An engaging refresh of the La Llorona tale, it draws the audience in and leaves them hanging with an interesting take on the O Henry ending. Should feature rather prominently in a short play festival.

It is the magic of what is not said that tells the story.
The dialogue, elegant and terse as it is, reflects the profound connection that these characters... I had to stop myself from saying people, that is how well the relationship is fleshed out... have. It is the type of play that reflects your own life at you, and I am excited to see this on the stage.

It is a sweet and relatable meditation of a life well lived. Two old friends reunite under the saddest circumstances, only to find hope in the future. Warm and positive, Petti imbues his characters with the full roundness of character that any actor would gleefully sink their teeth into—well done!