Recommended by Jack Levine

DEBBIE LAMEDMAN’s play, “Triangle Logic”, is an interesting look at the relationships of two gay men and a lady, who happens to be attracted to gay men. There is a lot of layers in this play. I think the reader/audience will have much to discuss after experiencing the ‘pulls-and-tugs’ of relationships in this play, plutonic and romantic, and how these work out - or not - under the stresses of life. I enjoyed reading this play.

CHARLES STOWE has written a comedic murder-mystery, which had me laughing and wanting to read the next ‘punchline’. This play has a detective, who is so sure but yet so wrong. You will thoroughly enjoy reading “World’s Best Detective”. This play could be performed on Zoom or onstage. What a fun play for actors and audience alike.

JENNIFER O’GRADY has written EXACTLY what a dog owner feels when ‘man’s best friend’ decides then changes their mind quicker than you can say, “What?!? Again?!?” I had a good laugh reading “Out”.

STEVEN G. MARTIN’s play, “The Rules (A 1-Minute Immersive Play)”, is breathtaking. I was left with the most eerie feeling. I was truly shaken by the surprise ending. Mr. Martin has created a powerful piece with a minimum of words. BRAVO!

JACQUELYN FLOYD-PRISKORN has written a magical play, which will pull at your heartstrings, make you laugh out loud, and keep you thoroughly engrossed from beginning to end. There is so much to love about this play: A fast-paced, witty look at marriage relationships, an angel with more to give than just a message, and an ending which will truly satisfy in every respect. I loved reading “Andela”, and you will, too!

MONICA CROSS’s monologue is intriguing as it provides a window into one clown’s thoughts on what’s so special about dressing up in a funny suit and hair, wearing a clown nose, and changing the way you walk and talk. “Respect The Nose” is interesting from beginning to end, I will never, ever think of a clown in the same way. You need to read this short play!

MARK LOEWENSTERN’s play, “One is the Road”, is one of the best short play monologues I have read on New Play Exchange. The device used to tell the story is poetic in my mind. Such a winning play! BRAVO!

SCOTT SICKLES’s one minute play, “Now That That’s Over...”, hits the nail-on-the-head by expressing the pent up emotions to get over the pandemic and hug a friend. But this play takes it a bit further, as you should read yourself so I won’t spoil the wonderful ending. Life, love, liberty - it makes the world a better place. Well done!

ROBERT WEIBEZAHL puts three mothers in a toy aisle with only one white-skin princess doll but several other dolls, which are only different by the skin color and type of clothes. Racism, white privilege, social status, ego are all on display in “Dolls”. The play beautifully makes a clear message in a meaningful way. This is a powerful play, which is written with heart.

ADAM RICHTER shows us that we should not depend wholly on technology. There are pitfalls, and one should take care to be aware of them. In this satire, Plato's words are being kept for future generations - until an unexpected visitor takes control of the 'new technology'. "What Was I Saying?" is witty. It makes me want to try to remember what I need to do rather than write it down. You will enjoy this play.