Recommended by John Busser

03.30.25 - Well, THAT escalated quickly. And hilariously. Thanks for the good laugh Julie. As a homeowner who has quite a few encounters with the wildlife in the area, I appreciate the fact that I can confine my squirrel encounters to this play, and now I will pay a bit closer attention to the real-life turkeys "innocently" walking through my back yard.

03.30.25 - I. FEEL. SEEN! Holy mother of God, this play had me grinning from page 2 (the actual starting point - I'm a playwright so I pay attention to page numbering ;) Deb Cole always delivers in the best way. I knew what was coming (that quote on pg 7 is Gospel) and yet I had a stupid ear-to-ear grin on my face the entire time I read it. I hope anyone who produces 10 minute festivals adds this into their lineup. It'd be criminal not to.

03.30.25 - I love this fun look at teenager admiration for their father. And make no mistake, despite the teasing nature of their "play-by-play" of Dad's gold putt, these kida love their dad. If they didn't, they wouldn't even bother with him. Ryan Patrick Dolan even has fun with the commentators here, giving them faux Brit accents like they were overseeing a Westminster dog show. There's humor and heart in equal measure here. A hole in one.

03.30.25 - A skillful blending of real life and theatricality brought to a third meta level by having both narratives be presented by the play you're currently reading (or better yet, watching be performed). Nora Louise Syran brings her characters to life as actors in a theater on the verge of being overrun by enemy forces who are desperate to save one of their own, a coat-check girl. They do so in a way that is both inspiring and audacious; by continuing to present art as only they can. Perfect

03.19.25 - I am so in Ginny's corner (Hell, I've had this play in my queue for a few weeks, so I know the joys of procrastinating) here, BUT, that being said, I totally get Chuck's frustration. Steve Martin perfectly captures both sides of this eternal war with no solution in sight. Neither side is made a villain either, which is nice. You get why they both are the way they are. And we are fine with that. Terrific fun.

03.19.25 - What a beautiful way to recognize our place in the vast universe, both small and insignificant physically yet an integral part of the overall tapestry that makes up our reality. Nora Louise Syran has written a quietly poetic monologue that puts things into the perspective that acknowledges our position in the scheme of things. There's wonder in these words.

03.19.25 - WalMart greeters are less personable than Orobas, the demon greeter from Hell in this terrific monologue from Jennifer O'Grady. Nice to see someone who enjoys his work. Then again, why wouldn't you? Getting to see the scum of the Earth coming into their new digs would be most satisfying. This would be fun to see performed onstage, or better yet, be the one performing it.

03.19.25 - I love when a character is so indescribably irritating you want to punch them in their entitled head. But that wouldn't be fair to the actress who would be willing to take on the role of Annie. Luckily, our other character, Bea will be sure she gets (or in this case, DOESN'T get) what she deserves. A fun little piece from Daniel Guyton.

03.18.25 - Jacquie had me at the first mention of "Irish Charleton Heston" and never let me go. I laughed my head off at the knowing implication of where this was going. Now they need to find an actor who looks like a little Edward G. Robinson to play one of the shake lovers. Hilarious.

03.18.25 - What a wonderful journey we get to go on with Carol through the various periods of her life with the men she deals with: father, husband and son. Each has their own story to tell, each filtered through Carol's viewpoint, each a delight to read. Not a dud in the bunch. The interconnections are potent, and Carol remains the driving presence in each. What a strong, resilient woman she is. Top notch writing and my highest recommendation.