Recommended by Brenton Kniess

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!

Mike Byham has a gift for organic world building that makes each of his plays unique and memorable. Rainbow’s End is full of well written characters, swift dialogue and a nice twist that makes this piece another hit from Mike Byham. Science fiction lovers should read this!

Peter Fenton has such a way of writing monologues. They are straight to the point but still full of intricate details that make you completely understand each character he writes. Peter also writes with this charismatic nature that makes you want to see this performed right in front of you. Peter is a gift for actors attempting to find a compelling monologue! I am so ready to put I THINK WE'RE LOST on my reading list!

Christopher Plumridge is a phenomenal comedy writer. The jokes are set up perfectly and most of the time you don't see the punch lines coming, and once they do, you'll laugh very hard! This short play has some great opportunities for sound and lighting designers as well as a director who can build upon Plumridge's great world-building. It's timely, fun, unique, and FULL of laughs!

As a fan of The Metamorphosis, I was eager to see what Jarred Corona would do with this premise. I am happy to report that Corona writes a compelling, creepy, and horrifying play. The tension here is just palpable which makes for some great dramatic moments. Corona does a fantastic job of setting up a well-developed atmosphere that truly brings this world to life. This would be a truly compelling piece of theatre to see staged. I can predict audiences won't stop thinking about it after seeing it.

Sickles writes an outrageously gut bustlingly hilarious play! I’m typically not a fan of the play within a play genre, but Sickles truly creates an absurdist atmosphere that makes the laughs land and the characters so interesting to follow. This play is calling to be staged and with the help of a talented director and cast with great comedic timing, this will be an absolute crowd pleaser!

Well that was unexpected! Blevins writes a very comical and fun absurd comedy that also features a nice surprising sense of wisdom that ties the play together quite nicely. I guarantee everyone in the audience will be howling with laughter after watching this absurd historical comedy!

Any Port in a Storm is a charming, sweet, and hilarious romantic comedy. Paige and Hector have wonderful chemistry together and are well developed and their dynamic is just off the charts. This would be so lovely to see staged. Well done, Aly!