Recommended by Hannah Lee DeFrates

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.

"Mirrors. They’re nothing but doorways. Look. If my reflection will just step out of the way, I
can make it through." -Daniel Gibbons
No words. Just chills. Jonathan Cook has written a surreal piece that really played with my mind from start to finish and had me, like Dr. Karlsen, trying to decipher the fact from the fiction. "Reflections" is a well-written little play with a fascinating concept.

"Let me be your souvenir."
By the end of this play, I was crying uncontrollably. What a powerful, beautiful piece. Robin Rice has crafted a bittersweet discourse about forgetting and the ones who love you enough to help you remember. Well done. I want to see this performed.

I love "Much Ado About Nothing," so of course I had to read this adaptation by Marcia Eppich-Harris. This is a really effective crash course of the play, which keeps a lot of the original dialogue in tact. Plus, we get fun commentary from Heather and Jake, the modern day college kids, who try to understand the play in under an hour. Not to mention, the staging suggestions are very interesting. "Ado" is a great play perfect for fans of the original, as well as folx who are new to the story and interested in understanding it. Yay!

"They Called it Teasing" is a clever revenge comedy in which each character has a distinct voice. Well done.

I had to know what was in the box.
What a silly-goofy little comedy with a wild ending.
Fun fun fun.

I have a confession to make: I've always wanted to see a Hallmark movie end this way. "Goin' Back to Goonsville" is a fun parody of the holiday rom-com genre, perfect for the folx who've always wondered what would happen if the career-driven female protagonist stayed true to her ambitions. What a treat.

I came here after reading "Reoccuring Nightmare" for more of Tammy's story, and my my. The calm atmosphere with its insistence of "rejuvenation" is unsettling. Swenson has the power to take things that should not be frightening and make them so. "Press the Red Button" is a thriller that I will be thinking about for a very long time.

Wow wow wow. This play was psychologically terrifying. As Tammy tries to remember who she is, Swenson dangles a carrot of knowledge before his reader. As the mystery unravels, the reader is left at the edge of their seat, and nothing is as it seems. Not to mention, the attached song is absolutely haunting and beautiful. I must read more of Swenson's works because I need to know what happens.