Recommended by Jessica Feder-Birnbaum

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    It's astounding how many twists and turns and how much action is packed into a play where two men are tied together. BOUND TO BICKER aptly illustrates what happens when people fight to be right as opposed to accepting each other's differences. It's a nail biter from start to finish and has strong Beckett vibes. BUDDY and CHUM are compelling characters and may be played by actors of all ages. BOUND TO BICKER would enhance any evening of shorts.

    It's astounding how many twists and turns and how much action is packed into a play where two men are tied together. BOUND TO BICKER aptly illustrates what happens when people fight to be right as opposed to accepting each other's differences. It's a nail biter from start to finish and has strong Beckett vibes. BUDDY and CHUM are compelling characters and may be played by actors of all ages. BOUND TO BICKER would enhance any evening of shorts.

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    Zeiger humanizes homelessness in this moving play. The characters are distinct and we realize they're not just anonymous faces on the street. The way they care for each other makes the audience care about them. This would be a great play for a theatre looking for plays dealing with social justice issues. It would also be great in school and community based settings. ROUGHLY SPEAKING is both a teaching tool and a compelling piece of theatre.

    Zeiger humanizes homelessness in this moving play. The characters are distinct and we realize they're not just anonymous faces on the street. The way they care for each other makes the audience care about them. This would be a great play for a theatre looking for plays dealing with social justice issues. It would also be great in school and community based settings. ROUGHLY SPEAKING is both a teaching tool and a compelling piece of theatre.

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    KENNY WALLACE packs quite a punch as he grapples with wanting to speak the truth versus being censored under the current administration. Age, sciatica, and race make the reader viscerally feel KENNY's struggle and root for his intelligence and dignity. This monologue would be terrific in a human rights, social justice themed evening of plays.

    KENNY WALLACE packs quite a punch as he grapples with wanting to speak the truth versus being censored under the current administration. Age, sciatica, and race make the reader viscerally feel KENNY's struggle and root for his intelligence and dignity. This monologue would be terrific in a human rights, social justice themed evening of plays.

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    So much is created and established in this vividly poignant monologue. Anyone who has felt forbidden love and what it's like to be an outsider will related to Rose Red. This monologue would work terrifically in a love or fairytale themed play festival. It would also be a great tool for students who are coming to terms with who they are. Rose Red, in all her grief is both likable and powerful. This monologue has the potential to become a full length play.

    So much is created and established in this vividly poignant monologue. Anyone who has felt forbidden love and what it's like to be an outsider will related to Rose Red. This monologue would work terrifically in a love or fairytale themed play festival. It would also be a great tool for students who are coming to terms with who they are. Rose Red, in all her grief is both likable and powerful. This monologue has the potential to become a full length play.

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    The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955 is a poignant and evocative coming of age. The characters are vividly drawn, one of whom is differently abled, albeit with dignity. The story tugs at the heart and the characters are vivid. Paul, the progtagonist, has a clearly defined arc. This play is easily staged and would do well as a full fledged production or in a festival.

    The Dillsboro Pickle Queen of 1955 is a poignant and evocative coming of age. The characters are vividly drawn, one of whom is differently abled, albeit with dignity. The story tugs at the heart and the characters are vivid. Paul, the progtagonist, has a clearly defined arc. This play is easily staged and would do well as a full fledged production or in a festival.

  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: My Preferred Pronouns Are Miss and Empress by Lucy Wang
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    Hilarious and poignant. Universally relatable. Aging is not for the faint of heart and Lucy Wang's monologue nails it.

    Hilarious and poignant. Universally relatable. Aging is not for the faint of heart and Lucy Wang's monologue nails it.

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: The Great Bagel Smuggle by Danielle Wirsansky
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    THE GREAT SMUGGLE is a viscerally, poetic play. Letting go and carrying forth are beautifully illustrated in Grandmother Dvorah's quest to uphold family traditions while allowing her daughter to seek a new life in a new world. The language is poetic, poignant and humorous. Bagels as a catalyst to connect strangers and foes is an ingenious device. The ending is heartfelt and satisfying.

    THE GREAT SMUGGLE is a viscerally, poetic play. Letting go and carrying forth are beautifully illustrated in Grandmother Dvorah's quest to uphold family traditions while allowing her daughter to seek a new life in a new world. The language is poetic, poignant and humorous. Bagels as a catalyst to connect strangers and foes is an ingenious device. The ending is heartfelt and satisfying.

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: Playing Possum by Abby Burgess
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    PLAYING POSSUM has wonderful twists and turns. This play reminded me of a Magritte painting with its realism transforming into a surreal, dreamlike state. This often happens on late night drives where anything seems possible. The characters are richly drawn and PLAYING POSSUM lends itself to flexible casting and staging. It would be wonderful in a festival about friendships and empowerment.

    PLAYING POSSUM has wonderful twists and turns. This play reminded me of a Magritte painting with its realism transforming into a surreal, dreamlike state. This often happens on late night drives where anything seems possible. The characters are richly drawn and PLAYING POSSUM lends itself to flexible casting and staging. It would be wonderful in a festival about friendships and empowerment.

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: Storm on Storm by Gary Garrison
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    STORM ON STORM draws brilliant parallels between the weather and our lives. Our main characters, NORMAN and CHICKY bicker like a time worn married couple, who've had their share of hard knocks. I hung tight until I read to the end, grateful to see these two find their way home. STORM ON STORM is recommended for all ages and would be great in an evening of plays dedicated to love, relationships and commitment.

    STORM ON STORM draws brilliant parallels between the weather and our lives. Our main characters, NORMAN and CHICKY bicker like a time worn married couple, who've had their share of hard knocks. I hung tight until I read to the end, grateful to see these two find their way home. STORM ON STORM is recommended for all ages and would be great in an evening of plays dedicated to love, relationships and commitment.

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: Game On by Gary Garrison
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    Game On is a terrifically poignant, slice of life. Its themes of wanting to be loved and the high stakes of a first date with someone we think is "the one" are universal. What makes this play stand out is how the tables are turned. Game On has finely drawn characters and a clear, emotional arc. This is a play suitable for all ages and backgrounds. It would be great performed in both theatrical and educational settings.

    Game On is a terrifically poignant, slice of life. Its themes of wanting to be loved and the high stakes of a first date with someone we think is "the one" are universal. What makes this play stand out is how the tables are turned. Game On has finely drawn characters and a clear, emotional arc. This is a play suitable for all ages and backgrounds. It would be great performed in both theatrical and educational settings.

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