Recommended by Aly Kantor

You see it again and again in the real world — some women just seem to fall for men who aren't good for them. In this trio of shorts, that concept is taken to the next level, as we're treated to a glimpse of a few hilarious dates with beloved classic monsters! The trio is cleverly structured in the form of "variations," in which we see the same patterns play out over and over. It gets better with every repetition, and the final button is a hoot! By the end, you'll fall for these lovable beasts yourself!

What a compelling, intimate glimpse at a lost moment in history that I knew NOTHING about, despite studying developmental psych for years! This play is packed with phenomenal roles for college-aged women and not a single traditional ingenue track! Every character is quirky and specific, with a wholly unique voice, and it was so easy to get caught up in their individual dramas, struggles, and stories. The ending was utterly heartbreaking but felt entirely earned. I'm amazed by all of the interconnected themes, all of which were seamlessly integrated into the story. A fantastic, memorable piece of theatre!

This is a hilarious comedy full of colorful personalities! The characters are truly the stars of the show as they gather together to throw a party at the end of the world. The ticking clock kept the stakes high and the action moving, and the laughs didn't stop coming the entire time! While absurd, real human relationships and anxieties are at the center of every interaction, adding a relatable authenticity to a heightened situation. There is so much truth hidden among the shenanigans. The button at the very end had me cackling! A truly delightful play about trusting your reality!

There really is no such thing as "normal" when it comes to desire, and I love plays like this one that discuss kink and sexuality in such an open manner. In this case, the morality at the center of the dispute is multifaceted and complex, and had me thoroughly engaged, arguing with myself about the "correct" solution until I reached the final page. The conclusion left with with a powerful, lingering sense of dread, wondering what would come next for Hazel. A fascinating and nuanced short!

I'm a sucker for a ghost story, and I love any play in conversation with the classics, so you can understand how excited I was to discover a haunting play about Lady Macbeth's origin story! The historical context of the deliberately anachronistic location and time period are subtly woven into the dialogue, which also inventively borrows from the source material. I found the backstories of each character fascinating and couldn't wait to learn more. Figuring out how to shift so seamlessly between time periods would be a fantastic creative challenge for a design team. Really thought-provoking and compelling work!

Rocky Horror has nothing on QZ700 in the sci-fi future depicted in this intriguing play, in which the prospect of aging has become obsolete - that is, if you can afford to pay the price. While red flags abound from page one, the siren song of youth remains appealing throughout, and it's easy to understand why the transfer would appeal to some. Hiriam is a surprisingly self-aware protagonist, however, and his final, incredibly human decision is both wise and affecting. This is a thought-provoking and memorable short!

This might be the most original adaptation of the "Bluebeard" story I have ever had the pleasure of reading, in which frail, old Gladys is at the helm of a very unorthodox "harem!" Very few ten-minute plays incorporate, let alone thoroughly earn and justify, a battle royale between a little old lady and a barbarian at the eleventh hour! The ending is as silly as it is satisfying and left me grinning! Theatre artists would have a blast bringing this one to life!

This heartfelt and very funny monologue evokes all the chaos of parenthood as one mother attempts to connect with her teen daughter on a road trip (while simultaneously wrangling her younger, energetic son). What starts off light and goofy quickly becomes a thoughtful meditation on relationships, memory-making, and legacy. The subtext is carefully woven into the dialogue, making the piece engaging, as the reader or audience will work to paint a picture of this quirky character's life story.

This direct-address storytelling monologue is riveting and had me leaning forward in my seat to learn what was going on. It's rich with gorgeous language and specificity. It will leave you with a lot of questions, but they are fascinating questions! It's a really unique and memorable piece for a mature performer.

This is a quippy, hilarious, thoroughly anachronistic revision-slash-sequel to Romeo and Juliet that had me cackling! The conniving interplay between the three teenage girls was fast-paced and authentic, with a genuine sense of tension and urgency - but the honesty lent it such a fun sense of levity! Juliet's post-murder monologue is a stream-of-consciousness HOOT. Check this one out if you're looking for a bloody, high-octane comedy with great roles for teens!