Recommended by Jack Levine

ADRIANNA ROSE’s play, “Family By Numbers”, is truly an award-winning 10-minute drama. This play will have a powerful emotional impact on audiences. There is so much to like about this piece: the emotional impact of each member of a family, the interconnection of life’s choices, and the self awareness of what it all means. This is truly one of the best short plays I have read. Bravo!

DC CATHRO’s play, “The First Pescatarian (Based on the Ancient Texts”, is hilarious. DC Cathro uses his wit to take us for a most enjoyable ride into ancient history. I know I will never again eat lobster without laughing out loud as I recall this gem.

JOHN BUSSER’s play, “Letters To Satan”, is a wonderful piece about letters written by young kids to the wrong person. This is a witty and thoroughly funny play to read, and I would love to see it performed. I was laughing out loud as I read each monologue. Such a brilliant spoof!

JOHN MABEY writes with intelligence, depth of feelings, honest reflections, and thought provoking characters and relationships in “B Is For Bullsh!t”. Love is a strong emotion, finding oneself is a hard task, and people making sense of it all, are all elements in this full-length play. I highly recommend this play! Bravo!

EMILY MCCLAIN’s short piece is marvelous. I could relate to the longing of Kay, as she wrestled with her desire for something and her reluctance to ask for it. “Orange Slices” reminded me of the times I was reluctant to speak up when I could and should have. Self-doubt, especially as we grow up, can hold us back. Let’s all ask for an Orange slice, when we have the chance and want it. Let’s all look forward to watching this wonderful piece on stage. Bravo!k

ELIZABETH GIFFIN SPECKMAN’s play is an OMG piece. There is so much to love about this play. The two characters are both mysterious in their own way, are looking for something we might not suspect, and give us pause for thought. “Shoelaces (10 Minute Play)” is a gem!

JENNIFER O’GRADY’s play, “A Split Second’, is beautifully written. I love this play! You are immediately immersed in the drama, captivated by the intense emotion, and left pondering what in your own life can happen in “A Split Second”, the title of this marvelous play, to change your life forever. Bravo!

JAMES MCLINDON’s play raises a very interesting question: is it better to live for today and not worry about the future, or work and struggle for years so you can retire in comfort at a ripe old age? We all have “Choices”, the title of this play. This is a well-done piece and should be read and performed.

HILARY BLUESTEIN-LYONS’ play has two introverts finding their true connection through acting. ‘A Play Within A Play Within A Play” is a sweet, romantic piece, and I believe it would be thoroughly enjoyed by audiences.

STEVEN G. MARTIN has written a masterful one-minute piece, without one word from the actor, and yet we, as the audience, can experience the sounds, emotions, and beauty of music. “Out of the Silence and Back Again (A 1-Minute Play” is a brilliant piece.