Recommended by Mike Byham

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    This play is a warm summer breeze. If you are a fan of Chekhov, this piece will feel familiar to you even with its modern-day American setting. That’s high praise. Williams provides an interesting situation, populates it with rich characters and sprinkles in crackling dialogue creating a memorable theatrical experience. I took special delight in the nice twist at the end with the “townies” acting as deus ex machina. I was left feeling amused and nostalgic. So well done.

    This play is a warm summer breeze. If you are a fan of Chekhov, this piece will feel familiar to you even with its modern-day American setting. That’s high praise. Williams provides an interesting situation, populates it with rich characters and sprinkles in crackling dialogue creating a memorable theatrical experience. I took special delight in the nice twist at the end with the “townies” acting as deus ex machina. I was left feeling amused and nostalgic. So well done.

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    Wonderful story-telling. This is an emotionally impactful history lesson on the treatment of leprosy victims. Loftus uses theatrical elements - including the use of on-stage presentations and off-stage voiceovers for flashback sequences - to the play's advantage. This is gripping theatre at its best. I would love to see this staged.

    Wonderful story-telling. This is an emotionally impactful history lesson on the treatment of leprosy victims. Loftus uses theatrical elements - including the use of on-stage presentations and off-stage voiceovers for flashback sequences - to the play's advantage. This is gripping theatre at its best. I would love to see this staged.

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    This is bittersweet perfection. Amazing characters that are relatable and likeable (except for the creepy dudes). This story is tender where it needs to be, funny where possible and told with enormous heart. I love the friendships and the support provided by this tight group of friends when hard truths about romantic choices are made clear. This needs to be staged, filmed, put to music and sung, whatever - simply beautiful work.

    This is bittersweet perfection. Amazing characters that are relatable and likeable (except for the creepy dudes). This story is tender where it needs to be, funny where possible and told with enormous heart. I love the friendships and the support provided by this tight group of friends when hard truths about romantic choices are made clear. This needs to be staged, filmed, put to music and sung, whatever - simply beautiful work.

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    Clever, funny, and disturbing in its relevance, John David Westby's "Exit Interview" is a dark and delightful examination of corporate culture run amok. This is a great read and would be wonderful to witness on stage. A couple of really fun character roles. Well done!

    Clever, funny, and disturbing in its relevance, John David Westby's "Exit Interview" is a dark and delightful examination of corporate culture run amok. This is a great read and would be wonderful to witness on stage. A couple of really fun character roles. Well done!

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    Name confusion puns and multiple references to "the writer" identify this hilarious short for what it is - completely self-aware silliness. Busser simply nails the dual parodies of daytime hospital dramas and radio plays. Don't miss the half of the staff gaff alliteration! So much fun - multiple spit takes including "Some are children, so it should be fresh." More sound effects! LOL!

    Name confusion puns and multiple references to "the writer" identify this hilarious short for what it is - completely self-aware silliness. Busser simply nails the dual parodies of daytime hospital dramas and radio plays. Don't miss the half of the staff gaff alliteration! So much fun - multiple spit takes including "Some are children, so it should be fresh." More sound effects! LOL!

  • Mike Byham: Erstwhile No More by Claudia Haas
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    As the father of two daughters, this short hurts in a purposeful manner. Haas has highlighted issues girls and women have faced - and continue dealing with - thanks to the confluence of Neanderthal thinking and historic western cultural norms. Well worth a read, a staging and a discussion.

    As the father of two daughters, this short hurts in a purposeful manner. Haas has highlighted issues girls and women have faced - and continue dealing with - thanks to the confluence of Neanderthal thinking and historic western cultural norms. Well worth a read, a staging and a discussion.

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  • Mike Byham: 37 Origami Bees by Georgia Xanthopoulou
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    Heartbreak in one minute. This is a unique talent - to be able to make one feel longing, foreboding and grief in such a short read. Excellent stuff.

    Heartbreak in one minute. This is a unique talent - to be able to make one feel longing, foreboding and grief in such a short read. Excellent stuff.

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  • Mike Byham: Erstwhile or The Birth of an Old Soul by D. Lee Miller
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    A very interesting premise. D. Lee Miller wisely allows the audience to put the pieces together in a slow burn. A couple of great roles await actors lucky enough to be cast in this short. Engaging work.

    A very interesting premise. D. Lee Miller wisely allows the audience to put the pieces together in a slow burn. A couple of great roles await actors lucky enough to be cast in this short. Engaging work.

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  • Mike Byham: ERSTWHILE [A MONOLOGUE] by Steven G. Martin
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    You know this guy and you love him (and sometimes you've lived with him). Steve Martin presents us with a character who hasn't always made the best decisions but has a heart of gold. And he's not afraid to try to connect. Heartfelt monologue. I don't know where Garrett's travels take him next, but I'll be rooting for him.

    You know this guy and you love him (and sometimes you've lived with him). Steve Martin presents us with a character who hasn't always made the best decisions but has a heart of gold. And he's not afraid to try to connect. Heartfelt monologue. I don't know where Garrett's travels take him next, but I'll be rooting for him.

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  • Mike Byham: 37 Origami Bees by Mathew Green
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    Mathew Green hits the Beeverse with a short ethical thriller dressed up as sci-fi comedy! A lot of laughs until the big decision (and it's a big one) needs to be made. Engaging and fun.

    Mathew Green hits the Beeverse with a short ethical thriller dressed up as sci-fi comedy! A lot of laughs until the big decision (and it's a big one) needs to be made. Engaging and fun.

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