Recommended by John Busser

08.08.25 - The physical terror may be over, but it's all too obvious the mental trauma will never end. Mike Byham's creepy take on an assault that has more than one casualty is effective, disturbing and riveting. Would love to see a staging on this. I hope someone takes a chance on it.

08.01.25 - Deb Cole has an ear for great dialogue and this one minute look at a turning point is a great example. I was wondering who needed the growing up here until I got to that ending, and then, YOW, it all tied together like a lassoed steer.

08.01.25 - What a wonderfully evocative scene to have between a father and daughter. Most "talks" between two characters like this tend to be dour, serious affairs, trying to say something profound about their relationship. But Adam Richter's monologue stays in brighter territory, using the final cooking of an omelet (and while Dad finds it disgusting, I'm good with American Cheese!) forging a beautiful bonding moment and what will surely be an even fonder memory down the line. This is charming.

07.28.25 - The thing I like most about Philip Middleton Williams' work is the humanity he brings to the characters. Through their simple interaction we get to find the common in these common men. And there's also some extra magic in this setting. Benjie, ostensibly there to enforce "the law" can't quite do it. Pete and Gordy, can't quite cooperate either. Is this some otherworldly presence, or are these men finding deeper connections and a sense of purpose that unites them? This is wonderful.

07.28.25 - Demented, delightful, and deserving of someone staging this crowd-peaser (Crap, I promised myself I wouldn't do that). Thank you Chris, for contributing to the 37OB project in your own, funny fashion. You've made eating your vegetables easier to swallow.

07.28.25 - I know I’m going to be entertained when Morey Norkin takes a seat at the playwriting table. Or stool in this case. A perfect little comedy made into a classic with the last line of the play. I won’t spoil it, but I WILL say I’m sure there are a lot of us who’d consider doing it.

07.22.25 - "A Kafka-esque romance" is something that I never thought I'd string together to describe something. Then again, who but Aly Kantor would ever give me reason to? In just three pages, Kantor gives us the meaning of true transformational love with Sheridan and the aptly-named Luna showing us how much they care, no matter how much the trappings change. Kinda bonkers.

07.20.25 - It's disturbing to see the character Rawley, committed to his goals and willing to resort to kidnapping, coercion and worse to justify his views. Paul Braverman's politically charged drama paints a grim picture of a significant portion of the current population who share Rawley's views. Luckily, he also gives us a strong opposing viewpoint in Alex, who, despite the danger to herself, never wavers, and even shows her reaching out to Toby, building bridges rather than tearing them down.

07.20.25 - A much-needed short about acceptance and living your best life, this play by Julie Brandon sees two old friends meet after many years of separation, and Ben has a new side to show Tricia. Likable characters and a feeling of nostalgia as they catch up while also talking about Ben's new career as a drag queen. It's done with warmth, empathy and it shows two characters who are willing to allow friends to change without judgement. If only we could all be more like this.

06.30.25 - Talk about edge of your seat! Chris Plumridge put together a nightmare scenario with Carla having to hide here and Stevie from an outside threat with the added complication of Stevie's condition. But the true genius here is making this a radio play. Plumridge makes us as the audience just as in the dark as the two characters are as to the proximity of the imminent danger. I loved how claustrophobic this felt as well, all through the use of sound and the listeners imagination. Perfect!