Recommended by Brenton Kniess

MORNING BREW is a delightful two-hander with an excellent taste of sci-fi. Joe Swenson writes a lovely story filled with snappy dialogue, well-developed characters, and a fascinating premise. This would be a fantastic addition to any night of one acts!

Tense, thought-provoking, and thrilling, Joe Swenson's APRIL 11TH, 2028 is a fast-paced science fiction drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A brilliant piece of theatre!

Sam Heyman takes us into what seems to be just an external struggle, quicksand. However, we quickly come to realize that Val's problems are more than just the quicksand around them. This one-person play is, a haunting representation of the that the only way out is with the help of one person. Even if that person is a stranger. Heyman writes with so much heart and passion that all you can do is feel for Val. This is play full of great emotional weight that will stay with you.

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.