Recommended by D. Lee Miller

A look at what ultimately became the musical, Gypsy, through the eyes of June. We can see how a fable was created from truth via a fable! Fable ponders if the truth really matters. There are different responses to this question. A huge Gypsy fan, this resonated with me a lot. The carousel of sniping between mother, daughters and creators is the motor of the story. This would be a great companion to Gypsy or certainly an enlightening piece to accompany a biographical musical writing seminar. Mr. De Vita's knowledge of show biz brings this story to an entertaining life.

What opens as a youthful rite of passage between best friends gets more complicated as feelings and the past emerge into the present. These are great roles for teens and should be done in high schools and festivals everywhere. Well done, Rice!

Esther and Sam are caught in transition - a limbo full of expectations and disappointment. But they connect in this and maybe find their first respite in a long time with someone who actually sees them. This is a connection that Rice captures very well.

Oh, in the voice of a teen, Lermond gives us Carrie, a dreamer. A little gem of truth.

The aging of a person can so easily fall to loneliness and self-pity. But when someone who really knows you, such as your daughter, comes to 'goose' you - a shared past and laugh and hope for a new future can alter your landscape better than anything else. A nice shared mother/daughter moment by Lermond.

A short, sweet intro to a life that we can imagine, will be happy. Could be a nice opening for an evening of dreamy fictional characters. Lovely to include in an evening of monologues.

I like this girl. I was with her from the first minute and finished this monologue with a big smile on my face! The first of many conflicts is won by the young teen. And it rings true as can be as written by Vivian Lermond.

For years we have seen the comic renderings of a man having to have watercress. Well, strap on your seatbelt for the female version. Yes, women get hungry, too! This is the delicious dish you have been waiting for. Enjoy!

I never thought to question my mother's cooking, but heaven knows my daughter has wondered about mine! This is a sweet memory of someone old enough to recognize that we all have different gifts. Recommended with a dry white wine. Or whiskey. : )

What a great opener for an evening of monologues! Encapsulated is how the world stays the same, and it's the people who change - Though the stories are the same. I just love this piece: it sits you right down and you know where you are. A great piece for a festival.