Recommended by Nora Louise Syran

I was fortunate to catch the Back Porch online workshop of this well-crafted monologue; good emotional range for an actor and a beautiful cyclical structure without a sense of entrapment—wholly freeing. Bravo.

An atmospheric monologue which welds together both the glory and grit of Glasgow; a maelstrom of past and present told in a realistic yet poetic voice.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the Minotaur so this was a fun read. Illusion/reality in a Plato's cave-like setting, indifference to virgin only sacrifice, an Escher-like labyrinth with moving staircases, gnawing insecurity and insatiable hunger, and sirens/harpies. What more do you need? Sickles weaves ancient greek mythology into his own kind-hearted fantasy of epic proportions.

Every Flora in this world needs a Ruthie to act as their catalyst for change. Lermond does it again: colorful characters (I adore the Granny holding her own in the corner...) and a believable world brought magnificently to life in this short and sweet monologue.

Happy to have caught the Back Porch Theatre presentation of Nubs. Words sometimes cannot convey "the terrible" we humans go through --during the pandemic and always; life is often not easy. But this short play by DC Cathro has conveyed the essential in life. Sometimes we just need to focus on the positive. No matter how small and "insignificant". Bravo !

A lovely new take on the most Christmas of classics inspiring us all to practice kindness and generosity every day. Hunt has crafted a lovely holiday short complete with Christmas presents, portly poulterers and parlour games. Bravo!

Scott Sickles has crafted a shiny holiday ornament dripping in "runny glaze" warmth and softness (yet "surprisingly firm...") and packed with a jalapeño punch. Delightful! Loved the pastor's first-Sunday-after-the-holiday-depression.

A wonderfully crafted short; perfect for the holiday season. A theatrical "cup of kindness"!

Clever banter between a seasoned Richard Wright and an up-and-coming James Baldwin syncopated with dance, song, rap, historical and literary allusions...all in a fantastical "what's the point of life if you can't dance at a café in Paris?!" setting which offers reparations to the two men. Blend of the surreal, meta-theatrical and the very real reach of American racism "on the other side of the planet". Loved how the play captures the intent of these two men and transcends borders of countries, cultures and time. Great ending!

What a lovely, hopeful play. A clever theatrical opening and and a satisfying ending. The actresses will have a great time portraying these two lovable characters and the audience will walk out truly believing peace is possible.