Recommended by Enid Cokinos

Will Scott and Rebecca get it right this time around? This delightful romantic play by Mark Harvey Levine is a perfect mixture of heartfelt wishes, hope, and magic…oh, and a sweet treat ending! Just lovely.

John Busser takes the audience on a wild ride in TAKEN TO SCHOOL. Marty, a smart young man with technology in the palm of his hand, teaches his con man father a thing or two about taking from the rich and giving to the poor. Clearly, the son has not fallen far from the family tree. An interesting scenario with two attention-grabbing characters. This is a winner in any one-act festival.

A sweet play by Julie Brandon about rekindling old flames. I adore stories about second chance romance and this short script touches all the feel-good points. Fingers crossed for Steve and Belinda!

What a fantastic play by James Binz! Actors are going to have a blast with these roles and trying to keep up with everything THE IMPOSSIBLE NARRATOR dishes out. Wonderful physical comedy and witty dialogue make this must-see theatre!

A child’s first trip to the dentist can be a traumatic event, but Dr. Prentiss has a wonderful chairside manner with young Beth, who is totally cool with what’s happening. Hover-Mom Mary is another story entirely. Nitrous and Mr. Toothus to the rescue! A wonderfully comedic play by Brent Alles.

I’m always amazed when a writer can craft something this short and yet tell such a delightful story. IT’LL ALL WORK OUT is adorably funny and Julie Brandon did it a one-minute play! Wow!

When does being “right-sized” (ahem, cough, fired) turn into a job interview? When you’re in pretty good shape (yes, bowling counts) and have great anger management skills…oh, yeah, and you’re being escorted out of the building by the Security Guard. J. Weintraub’s SECURITY, INC. is packed with humor and a fabulous twist to an otherwise difficult day for this Employee.

Jacquelyn Priskorn brings her wonderful humor to the page in THE GREEN CULT. The “Patrickites” have the perfect con game and the new guy to the stage…well, let’s just say he’s probably going to go all in to join their “very solemn faith.” A short, snappy script for St. Patrick’s Day—or any time of year!

Phil, Margie, Johnson, and Wally engage in an encounter of the weirdest kind during last call leaving them a bit rattled. Will they remember their time with the Stranger who seems to know everything about them? Maybe not, but the effect of their chat will stick with them for the rest of their lives. THE CORNER BAR by Julie Brandon is a witty look at Death (sans scythe) with a great twist ending!

Sibling rivalry on the pitch-love it! Sadly, Sam’s competitiveness puts him in the category of “loser” and not just with Emily. Rachel Feeny-Williams puts the audience right in the middle of the penalty shoot action with this unique setting and use of lighting. A simply produced play with a powerful message. Well done.