Recommended by Hannah Lee DeFrates

"Honk honk honk!" Or to translate: "I'm Worried About Lucille" is a funny short that had me laughing. With a tongue-in-cheek look at the Peanuts gang through the lens of the VanPelt parents, DC Cathro has created a spoof worth paying attention to. 5 cents well spent!

OH MY GOSH, I LOVE THIS PLAY!
Right from the first few lines, I knew this play was amazing. Through brilliant banter and feeling council, the voice inside of Mark's head reminds him of the things to keep living for. We all need a Fig in our lives to help us figure out the solutions to the puzzles in our minds. I think this is my favorite thusfar of the pieces I have read from the very talented Cole Hunter Dzubak.

Oh, Olly needs a hug. (Oh my! No pun intended!) In this monologue, Plumridge has captured the feel and style of classic literature.

This is a beautiful piece with haunting poetry and divine imagery. It is a perfect showpiece for a female performer. I imagine this script being performed in conjunction with modern dance. Beautiful.

"Eucalyptus Drops, Cobblestone Alleyways, Sodium Pentathol and You" feels like a cross between "Bill and Ted," "Dr. Who," and "Outlander." Maudie and Omar's exchange is witty and well-crafted. And this play is a very fun time.

Oh cute! From the stage directions to the playful banter of Beth and Jenna, "Snowing in November" is a fun little play perfect for the holiday season.

My oh my! From the start of the play, I knew something was off...but I was not prepared for the shocker that came! What a creepy little piece! I love when a play ends with an ambiguity that leaves me with a few lingering questions to twist at my imagination, as this play does. I enjoyed this play very much. Well done!

Eerie and feeling, "Tracks" is a play worth reading.
Through her realistic dialogue and deep characterwork, Aly Kantor made me forget this play was science fiction. The world of the play was so rooted that it convinced me for a moment that Hadley's treatment was a real thing. It was only once I got to the end that I realized the subtle horror plot that Kantor had skillfully weaved. This would be so Twilight Zone-y to see onstage, and I 100% support it.

"Weird/Good Night" is a weird/good play in all the best ways. In the dialogue, Emily Borst captures the awkwardness of highschoolers, as well as the mix of exhilaration and anxiety surrounding queer questioning. And there are great opportunities here for female and non-binary actors. This is an adorable play and it would be beautiful to see staged.

Hunger Games who? A Fragile Mind is a far superior dystopian story. This new installment, Divergence, has me floored. So many twists and turns were packed into this short piece. Secrets have been uncovered and my mind has been teased with all the potential versions of the truth. Tables have turned as allegiances have shown their true(?) colors. The addition of Doug and his super powers has added a whole new flavor to this deliciously complex plot. Not only is this play entertaining, but the whole cast of characters are an actor's dream. Props to Joe Swenson!