Recommended by Jack Levine

JOHN KELLY had me hooked on a quick paced dialogue, but I must admit I was totally surprised and amused at the ending, “A Reservation” is a very funny play and will be a hit with any audience.

TIMOTHY GADOMSKI takes us to Heaven’s Gate so we can watch God and Death argue, Will try to use free will as a means of escape, and the witty dialogue of God, Death, Peter, and Will. “Free Will” is funny. I would love to watch this play performed on stage.

PAUL DONNELLY’s play, “Family Visitation (Ten Minute)”, is well-written and needs to be read and watched. Frankly, I found myself both angry and sad. The Nurse had no compassion whatsoever. She was obviously bigoted against gays. Shame on her! As for the young man, who only wished to see his partner for one last time, my heart went out to him. This is a powerful play, which had me emotionally involved. Fantastic work!

RYAN KAMINSKI has written a murder-mystery with a nice twist at the end, “The Meadow - 10 Minute Play” will keep audiences wondering what is going to happen right up to the end. Remember: it’s all about keeping a promise.

MARJ O’NEILL-BUTLER captures the affect on our life’s we can have from the actions of, or lessons if you will from, our parents. “Ingrown Fear” is a haunting confession of sorts. The power of money, no matter if it is obtained by illegal means, is sometimes all consuming. This is a well-written short monologue with a big impact.

MATT HARMON has written a marvelous play with only one word spoken. You are treated to a short story told clearly with movement and gestures. “Gears” gives the actors a challenging, yet doable, roles. The symbolism is thought provoking. I would love to watch the play performed and have a discussion afterwards with the playwright and actors about all the elements within this enjoyable play.

EMILY RUSSELL’s play is a fascinating philosophical discussion of how an individual can and should become ‘in touch’ with a different land, culture, and tradition. When we come to a country as a tourist, our mind is filled with visions of things. To truly become a part of a country, one needs to immerse themselves In the country’s ways of doing things. I love how the sea is described. “Fire and Ice” is a well-written play.

NEIL RADTKE shows “There’s No Debate” that girls talk about boys (as boys talk about girls). This is a lighthearted play of two young girlfriends, who don’t always have the same object even when they do the same thing, like participating in the Debate Club.

KATE MCMORRAN dramatically and clearly displays the callousness and cruelty of a male Director, who offers to be a young female actor’s mentor but is really only a sex predictor. “In Character” is powerful and will have the audience thinking about the dynamics of sexual harassment. This play needs to be read and seen.

ANNA TATELMAN has written a breathtaking play, which touched me in a profound way. I have read and reread Arthur Miller’s great play, “Death of a Salesman”. I cannot help but wonder if he had been a parent, not just a father, to his son with Down Syndrome would the world have Miller’s first famous play and all the other great plays he wrote. Yet, I am saddened for his child, through no fault of his own, is essentially discarded by Arthur Miller almost as a nuisance. This play is a “WOW!” “Attention Must Be Paid” is FANTASTIC!