Recommended by Enid Cokinos

Arthur M. Jolly’s short play THE COPILOT is the perfect reminder that everyone’s path in life is different; the trick is finding what works for you. Sometimes that epiphany hits you at the strangest time, like when you’re perched atop a sign in Yosemite National Park. A heartfelt play with a touching ending.

SHARED CALENDAR by Allan Maule is a treat for audiences of all ages. A young couple loves their technology-packed lives but can’t figure out who put an entry on their shared calendar…or why. A whodunit, of sorts, loaded with wonderful true to life dialogue and humor. Actors will have a lot of fun with these characters.

Dana Hall’s short monologue SORRY I’M LATE is packed with humor and warmth. The character’s line: “…no one should have to eat alone” cut right to the heart of her concern for a fellow citizen. Lovely.

Megan Ann Jacobs’ play GARLAND, GYNOS, AND GURNEYS was a delightful addition to Christmas at the Playhouse in Westfield, Indiana this past weekend. I was pleased to be in the audience to watch this sweet story about young Chase’s dad and aunt working together to help him deal with conflicted feelings about Santa: jolly guy in a red suit or destroyer of families? Jacobs’ play is full of touching dialogue and wonderful humor, and it was a pleasure to watch it come to life on stage.

I had the pleasure of seeing A REQUIEM FOR SHERMY during Christmas at the Playhouse in Westfield, Indiana on December 10. Mark Harvey Levine is a master of short plays, and with his unique style and humor, he brings some of the Peanuts cartoon characters to life in this wonderful parody on “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” A perfect addition to any Christmas play festival.

Brian Vinero touches on every possible holiday movie trope in TEN MINUTES ‘TIL CHIRSTMAS and I was laughing so hard I was crying by the end of the script. What a fabulous short play!

A touching short monologue by Cole Hunter Dzubak reminding us that there is a little bit of the Santa spirit in everyone. This would be a perfect fit for any holiday short play festival.

THE MUMMY HUSBAND has a 1960s Dark Shadows vibe infused with perfectly timed humor. Oh, the things Lilith will do to get her husband to help with the household chores! The actors are going to have a lot of fun with these characters. I would love to see this on stage, especially the actor playing the Mummy Husband!

I love all things Halloween and Dana Hall has created a funny, touching monologue for the season with SCARECROW. Mr. Johnson is going for one last elaborate Halloween prank to gain his teenage sons’ admiration, and I do believe it’s going to work!

A clever story written around every conceivable cliché kept this play moving along at a nice clip, ending with a fun twist.