Recommended by Brenton Kniess

Robert LeBlanc's THE BLOWOUT, is a laugh-out-loud comedy rich in physical comedy and heart. LeBlanc does a wonderful job of keeping the audience engaged as the jokes feel earned and authentic to each character. This play would be a pure delight to see staged!

Great set up, funny dialogue, wacky characters, and an unexpected twist. John Busser’s ALLEN ABDUCTION is a pure comedic delight!

Realistic, raw, and emotionally charged, Sam Heyman crafts a 10 minute play that has the essence of your classic early 2000s romance film. But what those movies do in 90 minutes, Heyman is able to expertly execute that in 10 minutes. The dialogue has a great rhythm and allows for the actors to truly dive into the action of the play with ease. Audiences will be compelled by Heyman’s characters and the situation he puts them in. A truly touching 10 minute play!

EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN has everything you would want from a ten minute play. John Mabey skillfully develops a strong emotional core while also exploring the world of the play. I thought the humor added a side of humanity to the play, which John weaves through so eloquently and with undeniable depth of the relationship Xan had and still has with their mother. A heartfelt story.

This play is so touching and heartfelt. Robert Weibezahl crafts dialogue that is emotionally driven and provides the audience with a continuation of a connection between a grandmother and granddaughter that will surely stick with an audience. Truly a remarkable play for mature female actors!

Prillaman hits a home run once again with this unique, imaginative, and fun romantic comedy! Daniel Prillaman has a knack for outrageous comedy with peculiar characters that make the plays very entertaining and memorable; and this play is no exception! I hope Nora’s outburst makes you laugh out loud as much as I did when I read it!

Amari Shakir writes a unique comedic thriller in Untouchable. Right off the bat, the play grabs your attention and never lets go. The dialogue is fast, funny, and intriguing. It's quick-paced and allows moments to grow naturally with the chaotic nature of the situation. I could see this being a unique anthology series. Great fun!

Larry Rinkel's SCENES FROM THE LIVES OF TWINS is layered with heart, tension, passion, and a strong dramatic core. I loved envisioning the twins getting older, as it added to the compelling nature of the play and the structure of their brotherhood. The relationship Rinkel crafts with the twins and Valerie is very powerful and engaging to see play out. So many great layers that make you see why these men become who they become. The work is very reminiscent of Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA and Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Truly an outstanding drama from Larry Rinkel!

Dan Taube's DEATH OF AN ACTOR is the embodiment of what a good, sophisticated theatrical drama should be. The characters are full of charm and wit, which adds to the layers of the tragic turn this story takes. However, Taube never loses the sense of heart and empathy, which adds to our feelings towards Jeremy and Finn. This is a powerful piece that invokes the styles of Sam Shepard and Eugene O'Neil. Taube's play is truly remarkably crafted and hauntingly tragic. A must-read.

Truly a fun and innovative ten-minute! I love how it feels authentic and like a spoof at the same time. The characters are random and ridiculous in the best way possible. This would be a really fun play to not only see performed, but to perform in!