Recommended by Mike Byham

ADAM'S ANGELS is a funny, delightful tale of the origin of man's companion whoo-man. Jacqui Floyd-Priskorn has innocent fun with this satirically sinful story that is certain to please anyone with a religious sense of humor. If you didn't know before how Adam got the apple - now you do. A total blessing of a short!

Paul Smith gives us an interesting conversation between a couple of would-be robbers in the fun short A PLAN. In their humorous exchange, we learn a lot about how to best plan a robbery - what works, what doesn’t, what to do, what not to do - to the extent you’re sure they’ll be able to pull it off. But is that the conversation we’re hearing? Nice twist at the end will leave you smiling. Would love to see this staged.

A PLEASURE by Paul Smith is a gem of a short. Anyone who has lost their significant other will be able to relate to the feeling of loneliness that permeates simple, everyday life. There’s a message of hope attached to this play - hope provided any who are open to chance encounters. Very well done.

Two people unknown to each meet and connect having an interesting and sweet conversation. Warm fuzzies abound while waiting to see where the conversation leads. Paul Smith neatly sets the trap in A FAVOUR. Familiar setting with real dialogue, this play’s ending is as unconventional as it is surprising. Loved it!

Tom Moran’s DUO gives us a very fun look at a relationship between a superhero and his much smarter sidekick. The short sometimes feels like we’re listening in on a couples counseling session with the banter between the two focusing on how each others’ needs are (or aren’t) being met. A clever concept, this humorous play is entertaining and interesting. Well done!

Yikes! Chris Plumridge drops the sexy humor bomb on the brothel scene! Three delightful little scenes wrapped into a hilariously enjoyable one-act package. Just leave the kids at home for this one. Loads of good-natured fun! Would love to see this on stage (or anywhere for that matter).

I was lucky enough to see a staged reading of Lori Coughlin's EL DORADO. This was a draft and I understand the work is still in progress, but you could've fooled me. What a promising premise! Real, relatable characters given some great dialogue, and the execution of the time travel elements create a memorable piece. I look forward to seeing the complete version staged! It definitely deserves it. Well done!

You better bee-lieve that Kevin B's THE QUEEN AND HER HIVE is great fun! On top of laying eggs all her life, the poor queen has to put up with winged equivalents of Moe, Larry and Curly. What a buzz-kill! I'm looking forward to seeing this staged!

Ryan Kaminski produces a devilish delight in ten minutes with THE DEAL. The quaint little story of a southern gentleman calling on a recently widowed woman in Louisiana is a scene straight out of old movie. It insidiously turns into something else (something much more fun)! Why do I hear the Charlie Daniels Band playing in my head? Well done!

Life on the tracks is perhaps the only thing worse than life on the wrong side of the tracks. John Patrick Bray doesn't provide the audience a happy ending in the gritty and beautifully written TRACKS. He also wisely doesn't delete the good little moments in life from his tale of struggles of young adults(?) coping with circumstances that provide little wiggle room imagining a brighter future ahead. It's simultaneously real and surreal and makes for good theatre - it packs an emotional punch. There are so many moments of opportunity for theatrical magic. Excellent work.