Recommended by Morey Norkin

There is nothing like a Rachel Feeny-Williams murder mystery! Set in a drawing room with all of the characters in formal evening wear, DEADLY ENGAGEMENT pulls you in immediately as each character seems suspicious even before the crime has been committed! I love playing detective, but I’m no match for Rachel’s skillful sleight of hand! A wonderful night of theatre is waiting for someone to produce it!

I never thought I would have sympathy for a mosquito, but Nora Louise Syran has so beautifully adapted this tale for children that I was hoping the poor thing would get a break. So much opportunity for designers/teachers to let their imagination run wild. Schools and children’s theaters around the world should take note of this and Nora’s other school-friendly plays!

This is an absolute riot! Fortunately, I’m retired now, but I remember the days of interviews that left me shaking my head. A great Zoom comedy ready for an online audience!

Great, fast-paced comic banter with a real zinger at the end! A perfect example of how well Deb Cole sends an important message while we’re also enjoying some good laughs!

Chris Plumridge has created the most delightful character in Autumn D’Winter! Yes, that’s her name, and she explains the backstory in great comic fashion. Oh the embarrassment of having a fall or falling over in public! Especially when your nemesis from bingo is a witness! A terrific monologue for a female actor of a certain age and a sure fire hit at any festival!

Weird and wonderful! Four writers on a Manhattan rooftop. Two of them regaling us with how their new relationship came about. The stories resemble their respective genres in over-the-top fashion to great comic effect. Even a seemingly throwaway line like “Dear. Dumpling. Mandu.” had me guffawing! Great fun for four actors and their audience!

From childhood bullying, to a rich tale of creation, and on to a deeper understanding of purpose through martial arts training, Christopher Soucy’s monologue provides many lessons to help us better appreciate our differences and the beauty of our various cultural heritages. Soucy writes that through martial arts, he learned “When you master something, anything, it shows you what it takes to master something, anything.” Clearly, he has mastered the art of playwriting.

Daniel Prillaman provides plenty of laughs in this absurdist, dystopian work. But the comedy belies the deeper questions addressed related to how we value art, human life, and our roles in society. The tension between the two security guards, sometimes comic sometimes menacing, is heightened further with the introduction of each new character. Brilliant writing! This play needs to be put on its feet!

Absolutely charming! Entering high school is a big, scary deal. And it can be difficult to talk about your fears. Jaxson Mackling skillfully handles the conversation between mother and daughter, creating a nostalgic moment for older audience members and giving hope to younger ones. Well done!

Our furry family members ask so little of us and give so much in return. Perhaps most importantly, is what they teach us about love, loss, and healing. That is BROMPTON’S TRUTH. Lovely, universal, and yet deeply personal. Thank you, Brompton.