Recommended by Vivian Lermond

A wonderfully atmospheric play so suited to the audio drama genre! Fast-paced dialogue accelerates the conflict and tension as LeBlanc teases us with ambiguity until the climactic reveal, finished off with a twist you never see coming. I so enjoyed the read!

Preuss fully captures the teenage voice in PINNING. PUNNING. PINING, a totally wonderful 10-minute two-hander that is fast, funny and clever. Rich in subtext, with a wide berth to explore physical comedy, this is a perfect play for teen actors. Heartfelt (no pun intended)!

RENOVATION is a ride on the high rails of family conflict and the story will hold you captive from start to finish. We begin with the premise that changing up a kitchen in the old Italian-American family home can be a cursed idea that can come back to haunt you, which leads to potent reveals. Minigan skillfully melds horror and kitchen sink family drama. A page turner worthy of production!

Remember the old adage - You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet a prince? Decatur takes a crack at online dating and serves up a menu of men we never hope to meet! A quick and funny romp through a quest for late life love, and the ever-hopeful possibility of finding Mr. Right.

I'm a fan of naturalistic writing and the dynamics in THE WATSI WARRIOR offers an engaging battle of mother/daughter conflict! Fast-paced dialogue gifts us on one level and metaphorical subtext doles out a wonderful performance opportunity for skilled actors of a certain age. A sure hit at any short play festival!

Biblical misadventures be gone! There's a whole new take on Noah and his ark. In THE ARK OF NEGOTIATION, Bavoso delivers a dose of satire sure to make you smile. A fun read!

As any cat owner knows, successfully pilling a cat is a medal-worthy accomplishment. Thankfully, McBurnette-Andronicos gives us some very easy steps to make it happen, told through the reliable tutorial of ... the cat! A fast, fun monologue!

Creating a sci-fi universe in 60 seconds is crafty by itself, but the real bounty is in the unexpected twist of an ending! A fun play just perfect for any one-minute play festival!

I'll be honest. MARGOT'S BENCH hooked me and held me from line one. This is a storytelling monologue that does the genre justice! I am so pleased to discover this playwright and plan to read more of her work!

Writing eulogies can be a daunting task, but Dakutis masters this monologue tribute to Jazz great Ellis Marsalis beautifully. A poignant and powerful piece of writing!