Recommended by Marcia Eppich-Harris

This would be so fun to stage! The weird sisters from Shakespeare's Macbeth get a visit from a bat whose fur they've stolen, and as a result, their brew will lose its spark. But it's hilarious seeing these familiar hags together -- accosted by a bat in his underwear. Lots of fun for actors and audiences alike! It would be great for a Halloween show!

I love the idea that years of life can be added and/or subtracted in a bookstore. Lawrence and Carrie are in the fight for their lives, and the reward is not only living, but possibly living longer. DOUG makes for an interesting, ambiguous character that makes you wonder if there's an ulterior motive in the divine. Carrie's sacrifice is sweet, but not saccharine. I like that there's a sort of tradition going on. This show would be great to see at a fringe festival and has lots of cool possibilities for actors. I quite enjoyed it!

There are language lessons, and then, there are life lessons. I think we can all take away from this play that learning a new language doesn't mean you can leave the subtleties of your native language behind. In other words, learn to lie. haha! This is a great little piece -- full of possibilities for the stage! Love it!

Royalty gets updated when an exiled king and his son return home to take back the throne. I love how common sense and modern ideals take center stage in what could otherwise be a return to a more conservative tradition. The king gives up his power to live a more humble life, but rather than seeming foolish, the decision seems quite wise. Who would want to go backwards? This would be a fun play to see with lots of room for comedic actors to shine!

Speed Dating in Paradise takes a leaf from the book of Genesis and updates it to the modern world -- no ribs were harmed in the creation of this play! I'm a fan of taking these cultural icons and putting them in the modern world, so this play was right up my alley. It would be hilarious to see on stage and would fit well into any 10-minute festival. Loved it!

A wife and her husband discuss their marriage and the steady sameness of it, but when the husband seeks change, the wife has to make a decision -- change or go it alone. It's funny how having those two roads in front of you makes you consider options that you'd never come up with otherwise. It may be bittersweet, but it's never too late to live for oneself. I quite enjoyed this! I think actors could do a lot with it on stage.

Straight Up with a Twist definitely has its twists and turns! Two ladies meet at a conference and talk about an offer that's hard to refuse. A couple of surprises keep the play moving, and it's a lot of fun. This would be great to see in a 10 minute play festival! Well done!

Stay Gone is a monologue full of possibilities for an actor. You could play it full of emotion, or full of anger, with biting sarcasm or as a self-righteous dressing down. It’s a great piece — full of layers, depth, and real-life application. The lesson we learn from Stay Gone is that sometimes there is no second chance, because sometimes a second chance is undeserved. And good for the woman who wisely recognizes when the end has truly come and that she and her child deserve better. Well done! Great for auditions or a monologue show!

I have occasionally wondered what happened to the kids who lost the chocolate factory, and now, we know. This hilarious look at the kids, fifty years on, and their relationships, as well as trauma, is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I wish I'd written it. I would love to see this one on stage. I think it would be fantastic!!

The Meadow starts out simple, but hold onto your hat! A twist you don't see coming makes this play a lot of fun. It feels like it comes out of the noir tradition, and would be a great addition to any ten-minute festival. I'd love to see it staged!