Recommended by Hannah Lee DeFrates

"And they’ll write great love stories about us, like Greek myths that school kids
have to learn and be tested on, and if they get it wrong they won’t ever be able to get into
a good college. And I think that’s beautiful."
A wild glimpse into Lindsey's mind, this play is full of twists and turns. This would be so much fun for a solo actor to perform!

An interesting play that explores what would happen if Death met Freud, "Psychoanalysis and Its Discontents" by David Guaspari is an intellectually funny one act.

"Disavow," by Collin Van Son is a fast-paced comedy with well-crafted dialogue. A clever spoof on the secret agent genre, John and Marge's exchange pokes fun at all things James Bond-esque. This is a fun little play that would be oh, so entertaining to watch.

These are not your grandmother's fairy tales! "Fable Group" is an interesting look at fairy tale characters and the traumas they faced from growing up in a fairy tale. In this dark comedy, Martineau shows us that sometimes ever after isn't happy.

The way my jaw dropped when I read the end of the play...
The plot thickens in Joe Swenson's newest addition to the Fragile Mind series. New fragments of world-building are skillfully knit into the unravelling narrative of Tammy Braden. One could even say the series' shadowy lore sneaks up behind you and taps you on the shoulder. With the arrival of Brian, patterns are found and the allegiances of the characters are tested and revealed. I hope there will be more, because I can't get enough of this uncanny world Joe has created! Applause applause applause!

Oh my! How surreal to see Tammy's regression in memory loss. And Brian! I'm so curious to know more about him. The complicated emotions between all the characters are fascinating, while at the same time, we are given more clues to what is going on in the thrilling world of the play. I don't think I will ever get tired of Tammy's story. I hope there will be more additions to the Fragile Minds series, because it's so good and I love it! Claps for Joe Swenson!

I have been waiting for this play to be up and it exceeded expectations! In this new glimpse into Tammy's fate, Joe Swenson has created a twisted workplace scenario. With the exchanges between coworkers, "Workplace Stressors" almost feels like a mocumentary sitcom gone wrong. I loved the chance to see the exchanges between the rehabilitation aids from "Press the Red Button," because this is the first time we really see their opinions on the situation. They're all playing parts, pawns leading pawns under the direction of an unknown entity. Well done. Well done.

What a terrifying trip! This is the kind of theatre that I am interested in. What starts out as a pretty normal conversation between a mother and her adult daughter slowly descends into surreal cult behavior. With uncanny dialogue, a fantastic build, and descriptions that would tickle the creative bone of a designer, "Return to Mother's Nest" is a cult play that will give you the 'creepy crawlies.'

Oooh! This piece is so creepy. What a paralyzing fear, the idea of waking up in an inescapable situation as one waits in the dark to die; that is what we see with Foster Owens' unfortunate fate. Left alone with his thoughts, as a victim of a serial killer's seemingly unknown agenda, Foster must make peace with all the outcomes of his strange situation. "A Lot of Time To Think" is especially scary, keeping in mind that it is an audiodrama and the listener is hearing the messages on the voice recorder, knowing there's nothing they can do to help.

What a beautiful piece of theatre! "Right as Rain" gives us glimpses into a lifelong friendship that stands the test of time, come rain or shine. Through lifelike dialogue and clear imagery, Joe Swenson paints a picture for us that elicits deep emotions and demonstrates expert artistry. As I reached the end, I noticed that I had been subconsciously imagining how my director friends would stage such a poignant piece. A real tearjerker, "Right as Rain" is an ode to the people and places that feel like home. I personally hope to see a staged production of this someday.