Recommended by John Busser

02.04.25 - Who else but Chris Plumridge could get you to enjoy your helping of fruit today? I mean, it's in the name, isn't it? As a counterpoint to Morey Norkin's The Vegetables are Revolting, this 2 minute (banana) slice of Heaven is the cherry on top. Which one of these two will tackle the next level of the pun-filled food pyramid?

02.04.25 - Funny how something as simple as an envelope can cause a tidal wave of feelings to overwhelm you. Breakups do that to you. You assign memories to objects that remind you of the other person, and allow those objects to get back in your head, and set you back. But Julie Brandon gives us a bit of hope in this monologue. The object wasn't the trigger. It was a release. And satisfyingly enough, now those memories can stay where they belong. In the past.

02.04.25 - Thanks to Deb Cole, we now have the textbook example of oversharing to cite, thanks to this "So cute it's--OH GOD, NO!" example of hilarity about family coverage (or lack thereof). I wasn't sure where this was going but when it hit, it hit like a freight train. Not since Elaine Benes sent out her Christmas cards, has a camera caught the candid so well.

02.04.25 - Brent Alles perfectly captures the absurd nature of the "Behind the Music" rockumentaries it satirizes. Opposites attract indeed. And the audience reaps the benefits of that friction. And honest to God, the way our society is today, it would not surprise me to see an ACTUAL pop star strike up a relationship with an animated character covered with all the fake sincerity the tabloids can muster. But you'll see it all here first folks. Step right up!

02.04.25 - Oh Morey, you bastard! I laughed out loud at that ending. Billy, however is far from laughing. You'll have to read this to find out why. You have to admire his tenacity though. 37 Origami Bees might have made lesser men tremble. But not Billy. And not Morey either, as he delights us by unfolding this winner.

02.04.25 - I actually said "Awwwwwww" out loud as I read this. What a charming little wedding tale from Deb Cole. The characters exude love for one another and the inside jokiness of the family sounds absolutely perfect. The title prompt is also realized perfectly in the gift given by Stella. Loved this. Thanks Deb!

01.30.25 - Having participated in a reading of this play, it certainly helped me gain a little insight into the world of Jane Austen, thanks to Nora Louise Syran's charming romantic comedy. And as non-musical as I am (I couldn't carry a note in a bucket), even I could appreciate the clever writing that went into the songs as well for adding depth to the world created here. Nora's character work is clear and each voice a distinct one. I hope she continues to develop this piece. It's great fun.

01.30.25 - What starts off so innocuously, two strangers striking up a conversation in a public place, leads to a building of tension that is both fascinating but frightening. When one character decides to play a game the other isn't knowingly involved in until it's too late, the conflict manifests in unsettling fashion. I wasn't sure if this would end tragically or not, but Elisabeth Speckman takes us on one hell of a ride, while we wait to find out.

01.27.25 - I just watched a terrific production of this script on the Gather By The Ghost light You Tube channel. Although this works perfectly as a radio play, I was suitably impressed with the visuals inspired by the text. The idea of a study using sense memories of test subjects is fascinating and far-reaching. Because no one person has the same experience, the results can be infinitely different. And in the case of Sam Heyman's play, can be infinitely dangerous as well. Food for thought.

01.27.25 - There's a time for everything including just living, which is what the inhabitants of Johnny's Garage excel at. Things will get taken care of when they get taken care of. All else is just enjoying company, playing chess and letting that coffee magic (yes, that's a thing here). We can all use a little slowdown to enjoy things and Doug Gearhart shows us how with this charmer. Will Johnny show? Does it matter? Just enjoy the ride (Well, as soon as the car's fixed, that is)