Recommended by Jack Levine

ADAM RICHTER’s characters in this play wonder aloud why they’ve taken on the stereotypes of a culture, seemingly just to have the excuse to drink. But there is much more in this gem. “St. Patrick’s Day” is a nice way to let us explore why we do these types of things.

JOHN N. FRANK’s “New Year’s Eve At Grandma’s House” is about an Italian-American family and it’s struggles with fitting into the American society. From beginning to end, I was totally engrossed, almost feeling like I was sitting at the dinner table listening and watching. My most favorite story within the play was Grandma telling about her wedding and what happened after the ceremony. Beautifully written, touching, true to life, and definitely a heartwarming story.

JENNIFER O’GRADY’s play deals with the struggles faced by those women who desperately want a baby but can’t, those women who have a baby and find it a challenge, and those women who do things nobody else can understand. As a man, I cannot possibly fully comprehend what a woman feels, but to the extent possible, this play informed me, rocked me, and made me think about a subject foreign to my own world. “Fertile Ground” captivated me, as it will any audience. This is a powerful play and so well done. BRAVO!

REX MCGREGOR takes on a sci-fi journey in which an aliens has fallen in love with a human. “I Love An Earthling” is a witty romantic comedy that is sure to please audiences.

JOHN BUSSER’s “Feeder (A Monologue”, is intense, intriguing, and ingenious. I was completely surprised by the ending. This is a wonderful monologue and will play well in front of an audience.

DANA HALL has written real gems. This play is one of her best. “Lucid” grabs your attention, keeps you engrossed, and leaves you with a wonderful sense of the possible. I totally love this play. There is so much to think about, and audiences will be talking about this dramatic work long afterwards. I encourage Producers and Directors to put it on stage so audiences can enjoy it. BRAVO!

I absolutely loved reading “Intellectuals” by SCOTT SICKLES. I laughed out loud many times as the confusion, mayhem, and romance, in various forms and degrees, had me totally engrossed from beginning to end. I highly recommend this play and hope to see it performed onstage. BRAVO!

SCOTT SICKLES’ “Sudden Movements” (a monologue)” is more than a well-done short piece. It’s informative, compelling, and leaves you with a desire to learn more. Truly another gem by Scott Sickles!

ADAM RICHTER nailed it! As an actor and playwright, this play was so true to what can, and does, happen. “Line Reading” is a wonderful piece. It’s witty and explains a lot of how hard it is to write a play and become the character as an actor.

ADAM RICHTER’s “Conversation That Never Happens In 99.9% Of Newsrooms”, has fewer words - almost - then the title. But, it really made me laugh out loud! Very funny!