Recommended by Morey Norkin

In this clever, thoughtful two-hander, John Busser addresses issues of faith and our relationship to our fellow humans. I particularly liked the analogy of life being a cab we all share and we all pay the fare. With humor and compassion, Busser gives us permission to think about and discuss these often volatile topics in a kind and considerate manner. Divine.

This hysterical satire comes with a strong dose of self awareness. Through a humorous demonic character, Bolduc reveals how our own inner demons struggle to put down the phone when we are drawn to the highs and lows of Facebook and other apps. But the high point of this piece is the spot on argument between the demon and the cellphone salesman. Here Bolduc perfectly captures the pointlessness of most online disagreements. The truth hurts, but it’s also very funny!

A truly moving story and a brief glimpse at the future that is not threatening and which feels completely plausible. Guaranteed to produce happy tears whether you read it or listen to the excellent audio version from Broken Arts Entertainment.

Oh my! What if the things our parents warned us about as children were really true? Of course, just about anything will poke your eye out. But the comic duo of Jacquie and Jeff Priskorn have settled on a couple of gems to induce both fear and laughter. So many possibilities for stage or screen.

Words have meaning. But in our politics, in the groups we identify with, words and meanings often become corrupted. So how are we to communicate honestly? Ricardo Soltero-Brown, through his own creative wordplay, examines the consequences of how we manipulate our language. A fascinating work.

This is such a lovely, sweet story, perfect for the holidays. Although it deals with grief, it is never maudlin. Baker provides plenty of humor and warmth plus one truly smarmy character that everyone will be rooting against. Let the decorating begin!

When will I ever learn that a Paul Smith play will always draw me in with engaging characters and intriguing plot and then turn my expectations completely upside down. The reveal of the twist is perfectly executed. Two great roles for female actors and one heck of a surprise for audiences.

Jackie the pumpkin doesn’t want to become Jack O’Lantern. And they make a good case. No gourd wants to be gored. This is a fun and funny monologue that belongs in any Halloween festival. If you’re still celebrating, you can catch a first-rate audio presentation from Ruby Sky Productions at https://youtu.be/VBP8wwvbItI?si=pd_sb1a-kvQBH-Pc

This is the Hanukkah story the world has been waiting for! Well, I have. Mark Harvey Levine understands the fundamental truth that Hanukkah can never compete with Christmas. But if you pay homage to the best known Christmas stories, you can create the funniest Hanukkah story ever! Judging by the number of productions, A VERY SPECIAL HANUKKAH SPECIAL is well on its way to becoming a holiday classic.

This winter tale from Jacquie Priskorn is sure to send a chill down your spine. I don’t know anyone else who could combine improv, folklore, suspense, and horror so successfully in such a short time span. Three great roles for actors and a story that will leave audiences howling.