Recommended by John Busser

Wow! For a seemingly whimsical premise, that was surprisingly touching. George learns a few things about himself and how he's spent his time on Earth. And learns to appreciate it for than he had. Especially after a particular drink. Brent Alles has crafted a thought-provoking play here that I think would be a wonderful addition to any festival. Thanks Brent!

A terrific implementation of a limited word count, with the added handicap of letting those 30 words be randomly generated. Rachel Feeny-Williams never ceases to amaze with her imagination and skill at wordplay. More playwrights should take chances like she does.

Well wasn't that charming as all get out! A wonderful short play for young actors that, frankly makes me jealous I can't play one of those parts (I would kick butt as Mr. Manticore). It's got style, it's got wordplay and most important, it's got pickles! Purple Pickles!

Oh, and a lesson about sharing, that too.

Well wasn't that charming as all get out! A wonderful short play for young actors that, frankly makes me jealous I can't play one of those parts (I would kick butt as Mr. Manticore). It's got style, it's got wordplay and most important, it's got pickles! Purple Pickles!

Oh, and a lesson about sharing, that too.

Lack of empathy is a bigger killer than any physical injury. Stephanie Alison Walker perfectly illustrates this with a tale of 2 characters finding the perfect spot until a third shows up in dire straits and a decision needs to be made. To help or hoard? THAT is the question here. And by presenting the characters as... different than you think at first, it presents an interesting test of empathy on the part of the audience as well. Some will want to reach out and others, they might not even be bothered to drop a little extra popcorn.

Yeah, I wondered that too. Thanks for that illuminating answer Evan. And I'm quitting Netflix first thing after the dead start to rise.

An interesting, if not terrifying concept, that the government could enforce arranged marriages on people who have no interest in each other. While it's not unheard of, the prospect for disaster seems SO much higher than those who enter into it willingly. Brenton Kniess at least shows us that, while the idea is a rocky road indeed, there's always a chance that love will find a smoother way. Hope can still shine on the gloomiest of days. Thanks for giving us a happily ever after Brenton.

I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop in this horror thriller by Collin Smith, and boy, does it ever. But not, I'm happy to say, it quite the way I (and the characters) thought it would. There's a fine line between entertainment and torture (ask any Christian or lion) and here we see the idea of an immersive experience taken to it's bloody end. The list of possible "interactions" allowed here is pretty horrendous, but, and Stewart here points out, that's what you signed up for. So get ready, ticket buyers. The show is about to begin.

Shades of the Twilight Zone here with an outlaw on the run, a blizzard of a storm, and an old man showing... well, not kindness exactly, but a weird sort of charity. Maybe not the kind Johnny Kidd was expecting, but under the circumstances here, the only kind that will matter. I really enjoyed the atmosphere Jonny Blduc creates on the stage here, and would love to see this produced somewhere. Somewhere a little warmer, preferably.

Memory is a funny thing. It elicits a powerful response deep in our brains. You'd think that would make it easier to retain them. But it doesn't. Details fade, events become (ironically) just a memory, if only metaphorically. David Hansen captures this is such a simple, yet effective way. Touching and heartfelt.