Recommended by Anastasia Wild

Raw and gripping, BLACK FIRE holds its light up to the ongoing injustice, racism, and drug problems that continue throughout America. Complex and thought-provoking, this emotionally-rich play has the ability to spark conversation, discussion, and perspectives for change in our broken worlds.

It took me a while to read through (A DAY IN) THE LIFE OF PIE ... because I couldn't resist reading the entire play aloud in my best film noir voices! Cheesy and hilarious, the dialogue and style are exactly what you hope for in film noir paired with lovely dramatic characters to challenge actors through constant lyrical fun. The diversity of songs is sure to capture the hearts and humor of all audience ages!

A workplace farce of dark comedy that would resonate with any and all audience members who have spent time in the daily office life. Hilarious dialogue and amazing pacing keeps you constantly engaged. Most notably, Kate Danley brilliantly crafted a show that challenges, highlights, and presents great physical comedy for female actors to explore and celebrate. Absolutely delightful - I can only imagine how joyous it would be to bring it to life!

Funny and heartwarming, this short piece gives delightful and engaging roles for senior actors, expressing the challenges that life brings as we age and the joy we can find if we just learn to "play along!"

In a world where we are too often told catcalling is acceptable and sexual harassment can be considered a norm, Claudia Haas highlights the emotional reactions and prey/predator tension in this brilliant short scene.

A short piece threaded with the intense emotional landscape that affects those struggling with Alzheimer's. Cam Eickmeyer provides beautiful characters to support the storytelling, with an excellent role for the actor who plays Richard. "You have a cliff too, do you see it? No? You will one day." A touching perspective to share with audiences of challenging circumstances for those walking with memory loss.

Ridiculous, loveable, and engaging, this short piece of "reader's theatre" would be fantastic fun to stage for cast and audience alike. Far from an actor's nightmare to play in, THE IMPOSSIBLE NARRATOR (READER'S THEATRE) makes me want to jump right in! This show would be excellent to bring laughter to a one act festival and could also be a delightful challenge for high school or college forensics events and showcases.

NEIGHBORLY CHAT gives us a window into the heartbreak and struggle that was the peak of COVID pandemic and counters it with the beauty of human understanding as the characters seek peace and connection inside uncertainty. Where might we be if we only took the time to see from another's perspective? A lovely, authentic play of moving from strangers to neighbors.

A riot, a ruckus, a wonderful romp through Shakespeare's works via McBurnette-Andronicos' high-energy storytelling. Tons of fun through physical comedy, stage combat, and a fabulously crafted-closing monologue, this a show that should not be missed!

Brilliant. Floyd-Priskorn masterfully crafts a world of rich fantasy characters and scenescape. We come face-to-face with deep issues of self-harm and SI, body-anxiety, children raised by phones, and ongoing gun violence all within a intriguing and humor-filled shop in The Darkness. Here in a shop of oddities and vibrant personalities, we are free to discuss the secret and painful things. Creatively, this would be a fantastic adventure to bring to life for design elements and actors. An excellent story that would thrive on the stage and inspire the audience. "There’s no such thing as “just a human,”..."