Recommended by John Busser

09.22.24 - A modern-day feminist Beowulf by way of school politics and bully-culture. That's quite a swing for the fences here, and it works beautifully. Some stories are quick to take sides but here we see that monstrous actions aren't always so cut and dried. Charlotte Lang-Bush shows that the monsters aren't always the ones with the fangs. I'd love to see this staged and watch the audience come to their own conclusions.

09.20.24 - Just finished listening to this on the Gather By the Ghost Light podcast and what a hoot it was. As someone who constantly gives voice to my own dog, I was totally down with the voices of the character mutts in this delightful play by Kara Emily Krantz. As I listened I was able to picture the dogs individual body languages and behaviors. The story is fun, and silly just the way dogs can be. I loved it.

09.18.24 - I was taken aback by where this went, because of that second last line (no spoilers here, find out yourself). Raymond McAnally has whipped up a dark satire of playground politics that has farther reaching implications. Especially in these charged times. I'd love to see an audience reaction to this, as the current thought on some of the issues covered here tends to be a divisive one, when you apply the narrative to the larger social landscape. Much food for thought here.

09/17/24 - James Binz has written a terrific play for 2 older actors to sink their teeth into. A troubled and somewhat unhappy marriage complicated by either possible dementia and/or PTSD keeps the audience on the edge of their seats wondering what may set the husband off. It's one hell of a tightrope for us to walk along with them.

09/17/24 - Oh did I get a kick out of this trip into paranoia. Thanks for the upcoming sleepless night Monica! This is an eerily unsettling look at our probable future since it deals with information, DISinformation, and our inability to know who or what is telling the truth. Smart, funny and scary all at the same time. This is a winner.

09/17/24 - This was a three minute hoot and a half! I can always count on Christopher Soucy to write things that make me laugh and go "D'OH! Why didn't I think of that?!" And here he did it three times in a row, with seeming ease. I love these little slices of comedy, horror and fantasy.

09/17/24 - Very glad I didn't read any recommendations or the synopsis first. Coming into this play knowing nothing is the best way to experience this. Brent Alles pulls you in with engaging characters and an intriguing premise. And just when you think you know where it's going, he takes a left turn into Twilight-Zone Land. I loved where it went, and I think it would play well for an audience.

09/13/24 - Wow, what an "experience" this was. The fact that it's an audio play is perfect for keeping the audience in the dark as much as Drew and Simone were. Evan Baughfman never disappoints with the way he builds your expectations up, then pulls the rug out from under you.I really thought I knew where it was going but Evan zigged a few ways before he zagged and I was left playing catchup. This is how you write an audio horror play. The sound effects just add to the tension. Chef's kiss!

Any James Bond send-up is going to fall onto my radar at some point, and it just so happens, Chris Soucy's did, and just in time. The jokes fly as freely as the bullets here and the puns here are both clever and cringe-worthy (as they should be!) Best of all, Chris probably knows just where he'd take an inevitable sequel to this. (Hopefully) Redshaw will return in You Only Pun Twice? Jokemaker? Never Say Knock Knock Again? I can keep going...

What a wonderful concept piece for both actors AND audience to take part in. Because make no mistake, the audience is just as important to the execution here as the actors. A study in relatability and connection. What's great is the audience isn't given any place to start from other than the sound design, which can evoke powerful memories. These memories can then color the stage and actors with a sheet of individual experience from each audience member. My hat is off to Emma Goldman-Sherman.