Recommended by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend

Wow, this monologue is lovely. I never thought about the similarities between our world and the world of videogames, but this monologue says so much so wonderfully. What a beautiful way to put things in perspective.

I love this monologue! A friendly greeter in Hell welcomes a new resident who doesn't believe he deserves to be there, and even though we only hear one side of the conversation, it's very clear what's going on. It also feels great to see someone get what they deserve, even if they're fictitious. (Does that mean *I'm* going to hell?? Well, I'll enjoy hanging out with Orobas.) This would be a great monologue to see live: The laughs start with the visual and just keep going.

I was on board as soon as Irish Charleton Heston showed up, which was the second sentence. What a wacky and wonderful one minute play!! Too much (seasonal) fun!

A bee actor who stars in B movies. Inspired! This short is so silly, and Grandpa's monologues about his experiences in movies are too much fun. My absolute favorite is when he's describing the trailer of "The Swarm" for his grandchildren (grandbeebies?). It's hard to make it in Hollywood - for both humans and bees - but this comedic love letter to the movies reminds us that there are no small parts, just small actors. And also, apparently, bees.

What a delightful spoof of holiday Hallmark movies and the people who create them, with a fun twist and a perfect button at the end. This is a spot-on delight from start to finish.

Yes! I love plays that shine a spotlight on historical women! This short play highlights Nancy Wake, a WWII spy, as we see her in action besting two German soldiers who underestimate her because she's a woman. I love this little slice and would love to learn more about her.

Aly Kantor nails that sleep deprived, caffeine-addled state of mind where you are sure you're a genius who just solved All The Problems - and she also nails the kinds of life situations which can drive one to a sleep deprived, caffeine-addled state. This short play is insane and hilarious but also poignant and touching, and the fact that it can slide from one into the other so effortlessly is amazing. I love it.

Oh boy, this short play. The monologues. The costumes. The symbolism behind the origami bees. Scott Sickles knows how to knock a story out of the park. He makes crafting an epic, educational play that is both historical and current and only TEN MINUTES long look effortless. What a great play.

Oh wow, I was not prepared for how much this play was going to touch me! A modern take on the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, Act One is a surprising and sweet love story with amazing, character-enriching details and perfect repetitions of dialogue which hit differently when they come back around. Act Two is more stylized as Ralph begins his epic journey, and the whole time I was wondering how Steve Martin was possibly going to land this plane in a satisfying way, but he does it and then some.

Oh wow. This play is great. Holly has committed suicide, and her wife and mother - with no love lost between them - find themselves together, grieving. What I especially love about this play is hearing Anna talk about the Holly she knows, who was wounded by Susan, and hearing Susan talk about the Holly SHE knows, who was wounded by Anna, and your allegiance begins to flipflop as more and more is revealed, and you wonder how much and which parts are true. So, so good.