Recommended by David Lipschutz

Had a chance to catch this piece as part of Jakespeare VTC's Summer Shorts Play Fest. MARRIAGE is the epitome of a playwright thinking outside the box. Greg Hovanesian does a great job leaving the audience no choice but to experience discomfort with the presence of Husband in the middle of the room while Sam and Lou have a seemingly normal conversation.

I had the pleasure of watching a reading of this play with Broken Nose Theatre's Paper Trail series. THE BOOK OF SHADOWS is a beautiful, poignant piece that follows Ella's journey over ten years, as she discovers herself, her identity, and her family. The writing is smart and strong. The characters are deftly created. And I was captivated the entire performance (I won't say I was 'under a spell,' but I want to!). Mazel Tov to Lane Anthony Flores.

MY VAGINA HAS A FIRST NAME is a hilarious play (I mean, the title alone is a hoot!) with a ton of heart. The dialogue moves at a great pace, and the characters are so enjoyable to watch interact. Great work to Dana Hall!

I was able to catch this fantastic play at the KVTA 10-Minute Play Festival. Ken Preuss delivers a fast-paced, extremely witty play in "Taking Sum Lumps" that will keep the audience laughing - and groaning! - throughout the entire 10-minutes.

I had the pleasure of watching this performed at the KVTA 10-Minute Play Festival. "Second Act Second Helpings" perfectly encompasses the world's mindset in 2021 after the year that was 2020. John Mabey's writing is top notch (as always), and the dialogue between the characters is so crisp and effective. I won't spoil the end, but it has this beautiful and very funny peak (or should I say, dive...!).

Hilary Bluestein-Lyons has meticulously crafted a smart and engaging play with "A Play Within a Play Within a Play." I loved following the story as I tried to figure out what was reality and what was 'scripted.'

"TRICK OR TREAT" is a fun and atmospherically spooky monologue by Vivian Lermond. We get to experience the thrill and terror Will felt that fateful Halloween many years ago. A nostalgic piece that can take anyone back to their childhood days of trick or treating by the scary house down the street!

"Horny Orderly - A Symphony of Sex and Sorrow in 11 Minutes & 47 Seconds" is a meticulously choreographed play about Him's method of coping with grief. C. Julian Jimenez's writing is both beautiful and unique with the use of music, a conductor, and an ensemble cast.

Aw! "The Great Steven Stravinsky" is so freaking adorable and sweet and charming and funny! And despite it being a play for kids, it has some adult moments that parents in the audience would really appreciate and enjoy. Looking forward to reading more works by Sharai Bohannon.

"Hotter Than Thoreau" is a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Julie Zaffarano weaves the story in a fluid manner and keeps the audience guessing where it will be going next. It is somehow sexy, sweet, and scary all at the same time! A thoroughly enjoyable read.