Recommended by Vivian Lermond

Really enjoyed seeing this performed as part of a lived streamed show last evening. A new twist to a classic Christmas story, Brauer-Rogers delivers a tale with multiple layers and some ageless wisdom about living in the moment.

Ah ... sibling rivalry and the games children play! DECEPTION -WAR- RETRIBUTION re-captures a realistic snapshot of the wonderful imagination of youth, taking us back to our own childhood memories, topped off with a truce instigated by the promise of pizza. Sickles packs a lot of clever conniving into a one-minute play. Loved it!

A riveting, engaging bit of atmospheric storytelling packed full of tension! A grande jete of a monologue, brilliantly choreographed through words and movement that pack a punch and a powerful denouement!

SIGNS OF LIFE is one tasty metaphor for the old adage that life is a bowl of cherries, but sometimes you only get the pits. Sickles give us a tiny slice of life play, deliciously delivered through a slice of cherry pie. A wonderful, production-worthy one-minute script!

Now I know what really happened to grandma! A fast, fun romp with Santa's reindeer that is sure to be a hit!

Sometimes sharing a passion for outer space science supersedes a generational divide. Kendall latches onto that premise and rewards us with a short two-hander that delivers the message through well-crafted characters, quick-paced dialogue and a resolution that shines!

Davila makes great use of "the ticking clock" technique in FREE THROW! Really liked this fast-paced, fun little play that captures the high tension of a basketball game that is down to the wire! Also loved the slow build of backstory and the ultimate reveal!

Koppen deftly melds a climate change message with the spirit of Christmas in COLD. A wonderful holiday read and a cleverly devised, relevant tale about the plight of the 21st century Frosty the Snowman in the age of global warming!

Sickles gives us a wonderfully atmospheric and deliciously spicy play that is just perfect for any shorts festival with a spooky, scary scheme! Loved the language syntax and the tempo of THE OPEN WINDOW. Produce this gem!

Wyndham makes hard-hitting social commentary on the plight of the working class woman in this masterful monologue. A poignant, powerful piece of writing!