Recommended by Matthew Moore

A spooky story set in my home state that really captures the eeriness of rural New England. Using a famous vampire story as inspiration, the story takes a few twists before landing somewhere truly frightening.

One of the most stunning plays I've ever read about childhood trauma. A work that effortlessly transitions between the past and the present. Searing language, vivid character portrayals, and a breathless pace that will have you wishing you could see it performed as soon as possible. A tour de force.

A bawdy and outrageous back-and-forth between two memorable characters. At a time when some playwrights might be nervous to dive into sexual topics, druyan's play has a fearless quality to it that reminds me of a lot of great work from the 60's and 70's.

A witty farce that manages to incorporate insightful jabs and jolts without feeling forced. Graffam's play focuses more on world-building than creating a wink-wink echo chamber for audiences that might already know about the climate catastrophes on the horizon. Instead, it cleverly looks at how our denial of personal troubles can also translate to an overall blindness to global problems. Proof that a play can entertain and startle at the same time.

One of those big comedies with grand ideas that actually lives up to its premise. It should be mandatory programming in all the best short play festivals.