Recommended by John Busser

11.06.24 - I don't know whether I picked the best day to read this or the worst, but one thing's for sure; it's certainly an appropriate one, considering the state of our world. This was sad, chilling and yet, there is a glimmer of hope imbued throughout. Both Felicity and John have experiences with birds that have an affect on their lives, and now, at the seeming end of all avian life on Earth, they reflect on those experiences. Maybe there's still something to hope for out there on the winds.

11.06.24 - Not so much a Stairway to Heaven as a lift to same, this fun little play from Marc Harris has great dialogue that brings you up to speed at just the right time, fun characters, one later addition with a brilliant twist and a wonderful concept on display. I have to mention Gabrielle's second to last line though. While not giving anything away, it's quite a loaded statement, considering the lift goes both ways. Don't know if that was intentional, but I loved it.

11.06.24 - Hindsight is always 20/20 even when it's colored a bit in darker shades. Sue's experiences have made her a bit, shall we say, wary, of a marital partner. But to give credit, she still believes in the institution of marriage. Which is just what Natalie needs to hear, in this charming piece by Marc Harris. He hits an authentic tone with both women and I think Natalie is that much stronger for their meeting here. A terrific message about relationships.

11.04.24 - HA! I always get a kick out of Jacquie Floyd's stuff. And joined with husband Jeff to give it an extra kick in the slats. Oops! I should watch my phrasing, cuz you never know if what I say here will come to pass. Thanks to this fun little short, I may have to watch my backside, lest it come true. Another Jacquie Gem! (hey, that sounds like a new label)

11.04.24 - Well, I gotta hand it to both Chris and Morey! They really make me feel like I'm in an old time speakeasy with this film-noir, pun-filled, movie-quotin', song-titled, laugh fest. And considering one of the characters uses Cockney Rhyming Slang, speaking easy doesn't come quickly to the fore. But the characters are always fun, new additions like Pop Sickles are great ("You can send pics later" made me guffaw!) and reading this feels just as fun as a live production would be. Loved it!

11.04.24 - Okay, THAT made me laugh out loud. Way to go Morey, you've done it again. Didn't think you could make torture funny, but I've been wrong before. Morey does it with ease. And as I read, I thought, "who's really being tortured here?" (Well it's certainly not the audience. They will have a grand old time)
And that last line? >Chef's kiss<

11.04.24 - I'd already recommended this piece a while back but I just had to do so again, thanks to the audio version of this I just heard produced on Broken Arts Entertainment's The Future podcast. Morey Norkin's script about beginnings and endings and a God who's, quite frankly, had it with us and isn't about to give us a another chance. Luckily, Morey is a less vengeful creator and with Broken Arts, has given us that chance with this truly entertaining version.

10.26.24 - Okay THAT made me laugh out loud. A comedy of manners when the host isn't a man, and doesn't quite get what hosting a cocktail party is all about. Deb Cole gives us a fun take on all these fairytale characters and I'm glad to see that at least one of the ladies is willing to look beyond her glass slipper and and take a bite out of real life.

10.26.24 - Even in the midst of collapse, Emily Dickinson presents us with a reflective view of her inner thoughts that verges on beauty. Where most might evince panic or dread, Nora Louise Syran's Emily finds (as she says) paradise, and the mind of God. And you are led to wonder, what if she stayed there? What if she wasn't brought back? Heady food for thought here.

10.26.24 - A gripping war drama mixed with a clever fantastical element keeps the audience on the edge of it's seat. You're drawn in to the horror and despair that Franz and Helga experience at the hands of their tormentors, and seeing no good way out for them. Then a salvation arrives with Markus and his special abilities. But Chris Plumridge keeps you guessing as to how this can help them. This was spell-binding to read and I imagine would play even better. The play's ending is a gut punch.