Recommended by John Busser

I had the dubious distinction of playing the Thing in this play in a reading of it. (Stuart always gives me the fun roles to play). It’s short and silly and would work wonderfully with some SPX and a radio audience. Stuart is number one at plays about number two.

This is my favorite of Stuart’s radio plays (so far) and I had the pleasure of performing this for an audience! It is twisted as a pretzel and has a hilarious payoff. Great stuff.

Wow! A powerful punch in the gut from Debra Cole here. The setup is terrific and the plot line is perfect for a creative writing teacher getting a better revenge than mere death or torture would provide. The idea that both the father in question and the authorities (later, supposedly) would never suspect this teacher of the wherewithal to orchestrate this turn of events not only works in the teacher's favor, it says a lot about our society and the way we treat teachers as glorified babysitters. Compelling and smart!

This Cold (Beer) War just got hot. Or it will, if Mike has his way. Evan Baughfman paces the escalation of both character's thoughts perfectly and it makes you wonder what game it'll go to after Thumb War. A perfect one minute play.

As someone who appreciates a good pun AND a good breakfast, I highly recommend Debra Cole's Fork and Spoon. Filled with gentle zingers (they never come across in an obnoxious manner) and some tenderness as the two characters reach out to connect with one another, which is the real charm of this play. But now I want to know what they say about blueberries.

Well this is as good an explanation as I've ever heard for what infects everyone on NPX. A one minute play that could catch on with audiences if not treated.

Jacquie Floyd never fails to amuse me with her take on things and this play is no exception. A sort-of modern day sequel to the story of the Nutcracker, we are taken to the Land of Sweets, where angsty teen Sarah has an adventure with her old toys and the Nutcracker Prince and saves the day. Jacquie gives you the gift of her twisted wit along with a number of hilarious one liners and comic detours that she does so well. And with a great number of FUN roles for all the actors, schools should open this gift often!

This started out as the classic "Characters are fighting but will end up in the sack together" but becomes so much more. There's a lot more at stake here than the setup would make you believe, and we get to see both characters step up and make some tough decisions. This play became more compelling as it went on, which speaks well of the writing. It almost makes you want a follow up to see where it went.

I was completely taken by surprise by how this play unfolded. At first, I thought we were seeing the classic breakup and rebound of the protagonist, only for this story to head fully into Twilight-Zone meets Red Shoe Diaries territory. And the characters themselves are out of left field. Ad writers, TV models, Russian cameramen, Lady wrestlers. No romance gone wrong has this unique cast of characters. I was enthralled by this piece and I guarantee you it doesn't end the way you think it will. Stage this if only to wake some people up.

Evan Baughfman writes THE best twisted take on the Scorpion and the Frog fable I've ever seen. This is hilarious stuff, with a meerkat added into the fun. Nobody trusts one another (as it turns out, with good reason) and the final line from Frog (or is he?) is brilliant. Fast-paced and probably a costumer's dream to work on, this play is a delight.