Recommended by Pamela Morgan

Brian Cern crafts an image of the perfect American family, delivering a biting satire on gun culture and how to 'Make America Great'. This piece demands attention for its incisive commentary on society.

"Gun Story" by Karen Saari is an incredibly powerful play that fearlessly delves into the topic of gun violence while exploring the dynamics between two parents. Saari captures the raw authenticity of their emotional journey, from the shared struggles of raising teenagers to the shocking revelation of a gun-related "joke" that threatens their newfound connection. With a perfect balance of humor and vulnerability, the play prompts deep reflection on the consequences of our actions and words. "Gun Story" is a compelling and thought-provoking choice for any festival, inviting audiences to engage in meaningful conversations

This play is a beautiful journey of a mother and daughter seeing eye-to-eye, even when the audience doesn’t want them too. O’Doherty takes us from the silly self-help to sniffling by the end and I am here for it.

What a delightfully wonderful story about one man’s journey to realize he’s worth loving, and Martin cleverly disguises it as a groom having cold feet, well done!! So many hilarious twists, turns, and levels to explore in Eddie’s monologue, this is a piece any actor would love to get their teeth into.

Heist! Is truly a laugh out loud page turner, while two very inexperienced thieves attempt to steal the Hope Diamond. Feriend does an incredible job of writing off stage (and unheard) characters that keeps the constant flow of plot and laughs going. I hope to have an opportunity to see this staged! Duh, Marianne!

Brian Cern captures an exquisite moment of tension, drama, and human connection in A Savanna Story. This play transcends culture, age, politics, and ethnicity, bringing together two very unlikely men who both learn lessons from each other about love, loyalty, and life. This play would make a great addition to any festival!

If you've ever been a fan of the Lady, or the Tiger, then you will love Magna Mora by Brian Cern. Full of conflict and suspense, Cern does an excellent job of capturing your interest and taking you on a whirlwind journey as you hurtle toward the end of the universe. This is a great piece that leaves the world (and its imminent demise) up to the mind of a creative director and would be a blast to produce!

The Profession tackles the institutionalized patriarchy of our highest and lowest institutions while following the struggles of two women trapped within them. Eppich-Harris has written two powerhouse female roles with ample room to shine. Their complex stories overlap and intertwine, and their journeys to empower each other are riveting.

I also appreciated Eppich-Harris' skill in the character of Paul. Like Uncle Peck in Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive, I almost felt sorry for him and the consequences he will face.

An incredibly relevant story full of heart and humanity. Highly recommended!

This play is a beautiful re-imagining of the three spirits of Christmas: future, present, and past. It pulls at the heartstrings as Present struggles to keep the love of his life from living in the Past. This play deep dives into some very serious and dramatic issues but manages to leave the audience feeling hopeful about the future. Excellent piece for any holiday festival.

Lermond once again brings us the Christmas magic in this beautifully written and witty one-act about a sheriff getting a second chance at love. What starts as an elf breaking and entering, this play runs the audience through the gamut of emotions, from hilarious comedy to heartwarming romance. I enjoyed being able to watch this performed and recommend it as an addition to every holiday festival.