Recommended by Brenton Kniess

While this genre is unfortunately something that has become way too common, I’ve never read it in a way in which John Kelly writes it. There are so many layers here, each of them are explored intricately by Kelly. These characters are extremely well developed and are supported by dialogue that moves quickly but is layered expertly. Well done.

Family and the idea of brotherhood serves as the central core of this powerful and gut wrenching story. Sam Heyman moves guides the audience through the trials and tribulations of what family is capable of. Heyman crafts a beautifully bold story full of empathy, heart, tragedy, and humanity.

John Patrick Bray has a gift for creating compelling atmosphere ash’s characters. This story is absolutely lovely. The way John Patrick Bray curates this journey and fable is charming and honest. It’s a magical piece of theatre that will be sure to stick with audiences. Lovely work by John Patrick Bray!

I really enjoyed the layers in this play. Robert Weibezahl channels a bit of Yasmina Reza’s style of dialogue, which I think made these characters come to life in unexpected but very distinct ways. So much truth is revealed, even when politics IS all acting. This play is an absolute gem from Weibezahl. From the way he crafts the dialogue, to the relationship between Lauren and Jessica, Weibezahl is able to accomplish so much in 20 minutes. Highly recommend!

This monologue holds so much weight that any actor can find a connection to the uninvited and make it personal to them. That’s the power that Christopher Plumridge creates here. It’s personal, powerful, and provides a strong journey through words that any actor can create their own connection to. It will sit with the audience as much as it will the actor, and that’s a daunting challenge that Christopher Plumridge accomplishes in this powerhouse of a monologue.

The tension that Rachel Feeny-Williams creates her is absolutely palpable. This story is extremely well thought out and developed. This is absolutely a fantastic work of theatre that Rachel takes audiences on.

This play is absolutely outstanding! Ricardo Soltero-Brown crafts such an incredible and engaging theatrical experience. The dialogue is truly magnificent. The journey that these characters go on is captured so beautifully and honestly. There is so much power in these words that Ricardo writes. Absolutely amazing!

This science fiction horror has so many layers to it. Comedy, a strong presence of dramatic tension, and a fantastic sense of world building as well as atmosphere that brings this play by Greg Mandryk to life. It’s clever, fascinating, darkly funny, and terrifying. This would be incredible to see staged!

This short piece is such a comedic charm and delight. Lots of great comedy for actors to relish. Levine develops a fantastic atmosphere that will draw audiences in. Well done.

A holiday without a loved one can be extremely difficult. So many emotions come back up after seeming to be closed. This ten-minute piece by Molly Harrington Canu is heartbreaking but extremely hopeful. This play has a wonderful balance of emotional arcs that are captured so honestly. While this play is only ten minutes, these characters are tremendous roles for actors to relish. A beautiful piece of theatre.