Recommended by John Mabey

Arianna Rose creates such a fascinating and elegant world in DO OVER that you won't want to leave the 'U Drop Inn.' This is such a beautifully sophisticated play that explores existence and the bonds we create with each other that transcend death. Her skillful writing is filled with a compassion and humanity that elevates this play into a dynamic one-act I'd love to see staged.

Robert Weibezahl has crafted a touching and poignant play about three moms and their struggles for understanding and happiness. Through their insights and intentions for their children, they reveal the most about themselves. His writing deftly explores gender, race, and stereotypes with both comedy and heart.

There's been much speculation about how the Earth was created, but none as enjoyable as Genesisters. Each character is unique and a delight for any actress to tackle. This is also a play that succeeds so brilliantly online and explores fantastical themes with immense humor and insight.

Ken Preuss has a special way of giving an enormous amount of depth and heart to any topic, and in this comedy he succeeds with sci-fi bliss. And friction. The couple in this play encounter unexpected romantic twists and plenty of sci-fi references to satisfy fans of either genre. Definitely a play that will delight audiences in festivals.

This is such a gripping and multilayered play about complex choices, family and decisions surrounding parenthood. Donna Hoke does an exceptional job exploring the motivations of each character while providing surprises about their connections. The audio version is especially successful, too, where the use of sound and music support the script itself while also providing additional context and meaning. This is a play I'd greatly enjoy watching on stage and it was incredibly successful as I listened to the audio version through KDC Theatre.

Martha Patterson writes with a deep understanding of the internal complexities of her characters. This is an engaging memory play between a mother and son where even the audience might not know whose recollection is correct, but their journey together is rewarding to watch unfold.

This is a remarkable play with so much honesty and empathy. It's never easy to navigate aging and the need for assisted living, but Marj O'Neill-Butler has created 3 unique characters with such distinct and clear points of view. The writing is very strong as she weaves together unexpected alliances with vulnerability and compassion.

Strangers who are also neighbors make for great fun! In this thoughtful and well-crafted one act, three people discover more than they ever thought possible in the most unexpected situation. I'm a huge fan of exploring adult friendships and this play was incredibly satisfying.

Such a delightful and engaging play! The well-written dialogue is natural and crisp, and the desires of both characters drive the action through to the last page. This would make a wonderful addition to any short play festival.

This is such a delightful and lively short play that keeps you guessing! The mother-daughter relationship is both comedic and layered, revealing so much about their feelings for each other through their interactions. Visually dynamic as well, this would be a great addition to short play festivals!