Recommended by Morey Norkin

Brilliant commentary, mostly unspoken, on the US presidential election results. The snack aisle setting, the building tension, and the final payoff will leave audiences rolling in the aisles (store or theater). I only hope my selection of Fritos won’t be misconstrued.

Fascinating and beautifully rendered. Cameron presents a love story between two people possessing a variety of phobias and other seemingly incapacitating stressors. The opportunity here for a director and two actors to move audiences with a sensitive and imaginative theater experience is boundless. A truly inspiring piece of writing.

Well, now I’m relieved that publishers have no interest in my work. I had no idea the publishing industry could be so dangerous or filled with so many secrets. Fortunately, Peter Fenton has given us the inside scoop with this clever murder mystery that combines author ambitions, marketing ploys, pure greed, and revenge and keeps us guessing right up to the end. Great roles for a diverse cast, a set designer’s dream, and a plain old good time for audiences.

With New Year’s approaching, and fully aware of my overindulgence in holiday treats, this play is not only timely but a great motivator for changing habits as soon as the calendar changes. Jessica Feder-Birnbaum takes the concept of a digital talking scale to hysterically absurd lengths and provides plenty of laughs and self recognition for anyone struggling to lose weight. Don’t be afraid. Step on the scale. And read this now!

Having just watched “It’s a Wonderful Life,” I couldn’t help but think of Clarence and George Bailey while reading this lovely short piece from Julie Brandon. Although the play deals with a sensitive topic, it is handled with warmth and hope. Hopefully, those who need it the most will find their Sylvia or Clarence.

For folks who start celebrating Christmas the day after Halloween, this play is for you! And, frankly, for everyone else, too! Dominica Plummer cleverly combines the two holidays in this delightfully funny Dickens prequel. So many laugh out loud moments to keep you smiling all the way from Halloween to Christmas!

Will they or won’t they? This tender story of words unspoken and opportunities missed will have you shaking whatever device you are reading with and screaming “wake up, you two!” I feel better now. And you will too once you read ALL IS CALM.

In a brief 10 minutes, DC Cathro delivers a truly moving story of two divorced parents and their six-year-old child and the difficulties coping with the split they each face. The initial image is frightening, and although reason eventually wins out over emotion, there is a sense that the road ahead for these three will not be smooth. A very different kind of holiday story, but an authentic one worthy of inclusion in any holiday themed festival or any time of year.

Brilliant premise brought to hysterically funny fruition. A wonderful Christmas treat for the Shakespeare lovers among us. I feel certain the Bard would approve.

This one packs quite a punch. At first we are witnessing a devoted daughter using humor as a shield as she tends to her comatose father. But as her monologue continues, POW, we learn the true nature of her devotion. Powerful work and a great showcase for an actor to demonstrate their range.