Recommended by Jack Levine

RACHEL FEENY-WILLIAMS has written many wonderful plays and monologues. “Not A Problem” is one more grand piece for all to enjoy. There is humor, pathos, and irony. It’s a confession, recognition of holiday stress, understanding of family dynamics, but above all, this piece is very entertaining!

PHILIP MIDDLETON WILLIAMS’s ten-minute play is a wonderfully witty spoof of critics saying they don’t want to be prescriptive but cannot help to provide ‘suggestions’, which would change everything about the play. “End of Play” is a delightful piece!

ANDREW MARTINEAU’s ten-minute play, “Be That As It May”, is a play within a play but with connections to the reality of life and the reality of theater. There is much to like about this farcical comedy. I was laughing out loud and thoroughly enjoying the twists and turns - or should I say fall? - as I read the play.

ROSS TEDFORD KENDALL’s short play reminded me of more than a few occasions when some coworkers were indifferent to pulling their weight until circumstances made it a necessity for them to ‘step up’. “Fireworks” is well-written, very relatable, and has a satisfying twist at the end,

VIVIAN LERMOND’s monologue is in a word, delightful. Perhaps, a frustrating moment may trigger an action, which will send us on a new and better path. “Boss Lady At Benny’s Burgers” is not just a reminder that life is full of surprises. It’s a witty and wonderful laugh out loud gem.

MARCIA EPPICH-HARRIS’ short piece shows us that creativity is a gift, which some express better as an artist/painter, writer, performer, or in other ways. “Etude” is a touching play with a wonderful message that creativity is what’s most important, not the form in which it is shared with the world.

KEN LEVINE’s play captures a beautiful moment of a father and daughter finding a way to spend quality time together, while they embrace and enjoy a passion each of them have. “Surf’s Up - Zoom Version” reminds us that life needs to be lived to its fullest.

PAMELA KINGSLEY has captured in her short piece the pitfalls actors can face in auditions. A Casting Director decides whether or not an actor will be invited to join the Cast. The actor needs to remain flexible as the audition can, and often will, be different than anticipated. Often, a Casting Directors wants an actor, who is willing to make bold choices. “Finding Mother Courage” is definitely an audience pleaser.

BRIAN CERN’s short play has a fascinating plot and a compelling dialogue with a message of the right of women to be heard and appreciated. ”Strings” is a fantasy of a real issue: feminism.

DC CATHRO’s two-page piece hits you hard with the reality of living in a world in which we cannot control what others do. Donna desperately wants only peace and quiet. Her neighbors have a different agenda. You will be enthralled by “Donna”.