Recommended by Enid Cokinos

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    When Wicked Witch, Cinderella, and Little Red attend Big Bad Wolf’s cocktail party, they aren’t sure what to expect and whether they should trust him (just look at his track record). The poor old wolf wants to be normal and entertain in customary fashion. Sadly, he misses the mark. Debra Cole’s hilarious take on a few storybook favorites was a delight to read and will be a hit in any festival.

    When Wicked Witch, Cinderella, and Little Red attend Big Bad Wolf’s cocktail party, they aren’t sure what to expect and whether they should trust him (just look at his track record). The poor old wolf wants to be normal and entertain in customary fashion. Sadly, he misses the mark. Debra Cole’s hilarious take on a few storybook favorites was a delight to read and will be a hit in any festival.

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    I love twists on nursery rhymes, children’s stories, and fairy tales and this one is fabulous. Jan Probst’s creative perspective on a classic rhyme gives Jill top billing and no one breaks their crown. (No need to call “CA-VIN-RAFT. Coalition Against Violence in Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales.”— Love it!) Audiences of all ages will enjoy this brilliant play.

    I love twists on nursery rhymes, children’s stories, and fairy tales and this one is fabulous. Jan Probst’s creative perspective on a classic rhyme gives Jill top billing and no one breaks their crown. (No need to call “CA-VIN-RAFT. Coalition Against Violence in Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales.”— Love it!) Audiences of all ages will enjoy this brilliant play.

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    CLEAN SWEEP is a peek into what happens when robots take over our homes. But is it just what Jennifer and Kyle need to give their relationship a boost? A delightful play by Walt McGough with loads of humor. Actors will have a ball with these roles.

    CLEAN SWEEP is a peek into what happens when robots take over our homes. But is it just what Jennifer and Kyle need to give their relationship a boost? A delightful play by Walt McGough with loads of humor. Actors will have a ball with these roles.

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    I can always count on John Busser’s plays for a fun read and PLAY-BY-PLAYA is no exception. Still laughing! A truly creative mix of sports analogies with a smarmy pick-up in a bar, along with off-field reporting and double entendres will have the audience rolling! I want to see this performed!

    I can always count on John Busser’s plays for a fun read and PLAY-BY-PLAYA is no exception. Still laughing! A truly creative mix of sports analogies with a smarmy pick-up in a bar, along with off-field reporting and double entendres will have the audience rolling! I want to see this performed!

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    To tell such a heartrending story in one page is truly a gift, and Debra Cole does it beautifully. THE SWEATER will touch the hearts of anyone who has lost a loved one. There is a deep need to hang on to articles of clothing to savor the memories and the loved one’s scent. To maintain that connection…just a while longer.

    To tell such a heartrending story in one page is truly a gift, and Debra Cole does it beautifully. THE SWEATER will touch the hearts of anyone who has lost a loved one. There is a deep need to hang on to articles of clothing to savor the memories and the loved one’s scent. To maintain that connection…just a while longer.

  • Enid Cokinos: Tree Hugs by Evan Baughfman
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    What starts out as a ‘shroom induced tree-hugging turns into a touching moment between Davis and two old pine trees with personality galore. A creative, sweet play by Evan Baughfman that might make folks think twice before carving their initials into a tree!

    What starts out as a ‘shroom induced tree-hugging turns into a touching moment between Davis and two old pine trees with personality galore. A creative, sweet play by Evan Baughfman that might make folks think twice before carving their initials into a tree!

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  • Enid Cokinos: Two Cups... Always Two (A Monologue) by Brent Alles
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    A poignant monologue about loss and maintaining a simple morning ritual to avoid letting go. This beautiful line by Brent Alles (and there are many), says so much: “Coffee’s ready. I said it like I always said it. Just enough to keep the habit intact.” In the hands of the right actor, this monologue will have the audience in tears.

    A poignant monologue about loss and maintaining a simple morning ritual to avoid letting go. This beautiful line by Brent Alles (and there are many), says so much: “Coffee’s ready. I said it like I always said it. Just enough to keep the habit intact.” In the hands of the right actor, this monologue will have the audience in tears.

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  • Enid Cokinos: AND MAYBE A RIVER WILL COME by Bridget Grace Sheaff
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    It’s easy to see why this play was selected for the 5th annual Patchwork Play Festival in Chicago (theme: Hope). Rose is on a mission to establish a new town near a river–forget the fact that she, and her fellow Voyagers are in the middle of the desert—Rose knows this is her destiny. Sprinkled with delightful humor and oodles of optimism, Bridget Sheaff has crafted a winner.

    It’s easy to see why this play was selected for the 5th annual Patchwork Play Festival in Chicago (theme: Hope). Rose is on a mission to establish a new town near a river–forget the fact that she, and her fellow Voyagers are in the middle of the desert—Rose knows this is her destiny. Sprinkled with delightful humor and oodles of optimism, Bridget Sheaff has crafted a winner.

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  • Enid Cokinos: Road Trip by Jan Probst
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    ROAD TRIP is a wonderfully comedic short play. Jan Probst’s plot twist a few minutes into the action is brilliant and the laughs keep coming. Easily produced, this one is perfect for any festival and sure to be a fun ride for the whole family!

    ROAD TRIP is a wonderfully comedic short play. Jan Probst’s plot twist a few minutes into the action is brilliant and the laughs keep coming. Easily produced, this one is perfect for any festival and sure to be a fun ride for the whole family!

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  • Enid Cokinos: House Lights by Neil Radtke
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    What a fantastic play for a Halloween or ghost themed festival. As Nick and Kara go through each “loop,” things get spookier and the uncertainty of whether they can break free of this haunting adds to the eeriness. Making the audience part of the play set in a theatre is … well, perfect. Goosebumps abound in HOUSE LIGHTS by Neil Radtke.

    What a fantastic play for a Halloween or ghost themed festival. As Nick and Kara go through each “loop,” things get spookier and the uncertainty of whether they can break free of this haunting adds to the eeriness. Making the audience part of the play set in a theatre is … well, perfect. Goosebumps abound in HOUSE LIGHTS by Neil Radtke.

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