Recommended by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

You can just feel the nervous energy of Dorothy just by reading the words she says. Dorothy is a person who is wholly passionate about a subject most people fear. And perhaps Dorothy, in turn, fears most people. She is a sweet, yet somewhat odd character that is likeable, but also slightly dangerous as she preemptively strikes out at anyone who might hate what she loves. What a fun character to play!

My head is spinning! After each thread of evidence was pulled out, I wondered "how is he going to get out of this one?!" And what a surprise! Audiences will be delighted and talking about this twist for days after this performance!

HA! I love this list of classic pet names! Which could be for a lover or a pet duck, now that I think about it! A fun little snapshot in time. And you can't lose with ducks!

Do clothes really make the man? What about the man inside the man? Adam Richter's short play gives an inside look at one man's insecurity on how others perceive him and the ugly voice inside all of our heads that tell us to just give up. Although, when Chloe offered such a good deal on that box of clothes, I was tempted to buy them myself! Mark is a very relatable and likable character, battling himself for control of his life and status. I have a feeling he is on the right path by the end of this play!

Outgrowth is an epic memory play about a man and the secrets he kept from those who loved him most, as well as himself. Secrets manifested in the hairs that grow on his face. Just as they begin to grow and stir to the surface where they would be visible to all, he must dig them out and swallow them again. He is so desperate to be free, but also embraces the loves that tie him down. Quite an amazing and unusual character study for all 3 characters. Quite a journey that always ends up home.

This reminds me of the old "open scene" acting exercises I used to do as a student. There is so much being said with very little blocking and dialogue...and depending on the artists who collaborate on this piece, the meanings could be very different than what I found as I read. I bet it would be interesting to make this show part of a longer night of shows and have it open and close the show with different casts/design teams to see what they come up with! Love the possibilities with this!

I like the idea of taking control of the of the past and telling the truth through a play. Maybe the artistry makes transgressions easier to accept? I think I should start writing some scenarios to perform for my next reunion...

Romance! Intrigue! Murder?! This epic play has it all! I love the social media aspect of the story, as I am always suspicious of over-sharers, myself. Now, I'm even MORE suspicious! The characters are all so very likable, even when they are doing horrible things. DeVita really draws the audience in with the twists and turns into an edge of your seat climax. Absolutely delightful! Great to read, and I bet it would be exciting to watch, fun to design and a dream to perform!

I was wiping away tears at the end of this play. The effects of dementia are so devastating, but when it hits the young, the shock to their caregivers can be almost too much to bear. And just like Americans, the family will continue to tell themselves everything is "fine" and that they can handle this, because it would be a sign of weakness to ask for help. What a heartbreaking struggle this whole family goes through. Good-byes are harder when they are long good-byes. Hopefully anyone who goes through something like this can find a Mark to help quickly!

There is so much more to this short play than just a ghost story. There is a little social commentary as well. But designers, directors and actors will love the challenge of bringing all the spectral magic to life, leaving audiences shaken to the core!