Recommended by D. Lee Miller

Nick Malakhow wrote a lovely play in SECOND LOOK - This is an excerpt of SEEING EYE. A cute meeting of 2 gay men outside a gar bar introduces us to a scene that is both sweet and tough. The characters grow as they take the time to learn to really find out what the other meant. I look forward to more of Malakhow's work.

A encapsulation of dating in the time of quarantine and more specifically, Zoom. But how do you encapsulate all the nervous feelings - including desire - and thoughts that are breaking out of your pores? Hayley St. James does this and does it well. An actor will have a fine and fun time with this monologue.

Jan is going into menopause and wants everyone to know about it. Why is it verboten? Jennifer O'Grady tackles one of the last 'private' bastions with humor and grace. This play should be playing on the TV in every women's doctor's office so people don't have a hard time discussing it. Cheers to Jennifer O'Grady!

Shakespeare's Dilemma is a charming play - a wonderful portrait into how things might have been when Edward De Vere decided to write plays. I like my Shakespeare funny and he and Kemp do have a humor when it comes to De Vere. A wonderful introduction to the time and place of 1593 London theatre. Well done, O'Grady!

Suzanna's grandeur is not to be trifled with in this larger than life monologue. Her dramatic personage is what saves her - or does it? A sensorial piece by Scott Sickles joins his other creations - theatrical, enticing and daring!

The 'marital metronome' is upset in Vivian Lermond's FUGUE. Two people who have separated into their own lives - their own metaphors, even - converge enough to start anew. This duologue struck a new note in its discussion of marriage. Well done once again, Lermond! Let's get this produced!

There is much talk in Gnomeland today as Scott Sickles has introduced us to a gnome we will not soon forget. Felix and Chantelle inhabit a world of love that few talk about and we learn it is high time we open our hearts and minds to those in their position! Are there more? We don't know, but we can only hope so, as Sickles has given us a a creation replete with laughter and lust and fabled origin stories. Thank you for the enlightenment Mr. Sickles!

Do you want to be left alone by the monstrosity hitting on you? Heres a set of instructions that will keep you in the clear. This would be funny to see - and acted out!

Wiebezahl's play, GOWN, is the kind of play always in fashion. Why? It's a beautiful play. Our expectations of this sensitive, exciting moment in many women's lives will fulfill everything -- and will leave you crying. The play will touch your heart and that is what plays are meant to do.

Coffee House Boos is a short play that will keep you laughing and wondering just what is happening -- Floyd-Priskorn brings us a comedy that should definitely be in the festivals!