Recommended by Brenton Kniess

Abigail Pinnow has a wonderful balance of romance and comedy within this sweet Valentine's Day play. DON'T BE A STRANGER is structured very well, with the pieces falling together in the right places, and a heartfelt story that is held together by the wonderful dynamic between Daisy and August that just radiates off the page. These are great roles that actors will relish if given the opportunity to perform.

Sickles writes a chilling commentary on abusive relationships in A MORE BEAUTIFUL REFLECTION. There is a great use of symbolism that Scott Sickles uses to display an abusive and narcissistic former partner. This ten minute has rich dialogue, palpable tension, and devastating outcomes which we learn from the relationship between Charlie and Quinn.

Kantor does not disappoint with this off-the-wall follow-up to the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood. It's compelling, wildly fun, and mouth-droppingly shocking. Great characters, snappy dialogue, and a wacky sense of style that oh so perfectly works for this world that Kantor sets up with ease. Wonderful!

Compelling, funny, and clever, Darrin Friedman’s Phones is a great two hander that features great characters and swift dialogue. Would be a fantastic addition to any night of ten minute plays!

Not only is Kaminski’s The Penance a clever take on the mob, but there are some really well crafted moments between Anne and The Priest. Great dialogue as well as a wonderful sense of storytelling. This would also make a very nice short film!

Milich is able to accomplish a lot within this short play without it feeling overstuffed. Great use of characters, a fascinating premise, and a unique sense of style that Milich infuses into this play seamlessly. Well done!

Dan Taube writes a heavy drama that is chock-full of emotional depth as well as stakes that make SECOND CHANCES such an interesting story. Dan writes these characters and their dialogue with such ease that you cannot help yourself but be immersed in Dan's skillful craftsmanship of this play and the world he builds around it.

Thrilling, fun, and surprising, Ross Tedford Kendall's RIDDLES is a clever thriller that will keep audiences on the edge of their seat. Kendall never misses a beat here with the use of swift and well-constructed dialogue, a well-crafted premise, and oh-so-fascinating characters, RIDDLES does not disappoint!

Powerful, stunning, and captivating, Skyler Q. Andrews ROOSTER is a thrilling drama that is cleverly crafted, and full of well-developed characters, all set against an expertly crafted mystery. This is a tense play that will stick with audiences.

Any middle school or junior high drama teacher looking for a fantastic one-act play with extraordinary comedy should look no further than Daniel Prillaman's DEATH WEARS A COSTUME. Full of quirky characters, a well-deserved twist, and a clever premise, DEATH WEARS A COSTUME is full of great potential for actors and a director alike. Prillaman not only surprises audiences but makes them laugh with this great concept that is realized beautifully. While this is a great play for young actors, everyone will be sure to love it!