Recommended by Ryan Kaminski

03/28/2026 - As someone who has seen his fair share of Hallmark Christmas movies this piece had me howling with laughter from beginning to end. From the opening exposition, to the premise, to the dark comedic turns it takes in its closing pages, this play is a winner for Christmas or anytime of the year. Excellent work!

03/27/2026 - A beautiful piece that is all too relatable to anyone who has had or currently has a loved one with dementia. The play focuses on memories while at the same time giving the audience a gripping drama of the present. Thought-provoking and very moving. Would love to see this staged!

03/27/2026 - Despite being a more recent member of the Playwrights Thriving group than some, I can attest that John Busser has done a magnificent job capturing the voices of all the playwrights well. Hilarious from beginning to end. I will be sure to attend more announcement meetings to see events like this unfold in real time!

03/13/2026 - Had the privilege of hearing this beautiful monologue performed during a Playwrights Thriving meeting. This would be a dream role for any actor. The character has so much history which is reflected in the wonderfully written narrative. Gripping and compelling from beginning to end. Well done!

03/13/2026 - Another great monologue in this series! It feels so natural and organic to the point where Isaac realizes he is delivering a monologue. I also love how Scott slowly reveals the flow of information to the audience, which keeps us engaged to the very last lines. Well done!

03/13/2026 - Heard this beautiful monologue read out loud via a Playwrights Thriving meeting. From beginning to end this piece is both Shakespearean and magical and would completely enthrall any audience. Would love to read and hear this work of art again!

03/13/2026 - I had the pleasure of hearing this piece read out loud. Reminded me of an episode of "The Show That Goes Wrong," in all the right ways! Funny from beginning to end with references to Star Trek, Alien, and even Rocky IV. Plus the teacher and playwright in me couldn't get over a revelation about the author of this play within a play. Excellent work!

02/24/2026 - I had recommended this piece two years ago but having recently seen it performed via Zoom, I felt I needed to recommend it again. Ken Love does a fascinating job making us laugh in the beginning, thrilling us in the middle, and scaring us senseless in the end. Watching it performed was a tense and gripping experience. Would love to see this performed in person someday as well!

02/24/2026 - I had the pleasure of watching the playwright perform this powerful and insightful monologue via a Zoom performance. Julie Brandon does a fantastic job transitioning from realism to fantasy and the character she created is equally as fascinating. An absolute joy to read/view from beginning to end!

02/19/2026 - Had the pleasure of hearing this monologue read out loud over Zoom. The way it slowly unravels is fascinating and would generate a tour deforce performance from any actor lucky enough to perform it! Real, gripping, and thoroughly engrossing. Fantastic monologue!