Recommended by Morey Norkin

What a way to kick off the holiday reading season! This is a worthy sequel to the holiday classic, which should become a classic on its own! Is your theater struggling with finances? Then produce this show! Every year! Box office bonanza! Get your Glocnabasha in gear!

An interesting premise smartly presented. Wren Aubrey Latham does a terrific job of making you think not only about how we are connected to one another, but how all things, including objects, are connected in the universe. The staging possibilities combined with the clever writing make this monologue one audiences will be taking about. Here’s hoping they get the chance!

I suspected something was up, but the twist was still a great surprise. A brief confrontation between former lovers turns into fond memories, and then… something completely different. Highly recommend this clever work from Lee Lawing.

This had me off balance right from the start. Was Jeff, or whatever his name is, being cute? Was this funny? And suddenly it was ugly, uncomfortable, frightening. And I’m left wondering what I would have done if I were a patron at the restaurant. What should I do? My applause at the end is not enough. Emma Goldman-Sherman again shows her unflinching bravery with this must read.

Another terrific entry in Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn’s stone circle series. I read the latest two out of order, but what strikes me about this one and others in the series is a recurring theme of someone wanting to be seen. In this case, the tone is comical with an overzealous environmentalist and someone trying to be understanding but who is essentially ignored. Enter a third party to resolve everything, at least until the next play. Lots of laughs, fun, and a bird bath!

The latest in Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn’s stone circle series is a truly touching piece. The interaction between Bernie and Leif is at first confrontational, but as shared memories of Spiffy the cat are recalled, the tone softens. As in JFP’s TREE, the desire to be seen is central to this story and makes the resolution so much sweeter. Audiences will love this.

Sex, booze, and rock ‘n’ roll! When you marry a rock legend, is it for love or are you just going along for the ride? Two rock spouses have a surprising and amusing encounter as they examine their relationships with their famous husbands. Funny, thoughtful, and, of course, well-written by Scott Sickles. An oldie but goodie. Time to bring the band back for a reunion!

They don’t make them like Yogi Berra anymore. And they certainly don’t make Oracles like the delightful Yolanda. Yogi’s wit and wisdom are on full display here as well as his vulnerability as an athlete in a slump. Lucky for him, and us, Yolanda is on the scene, Get that Oracle some Cracker Jack! Robin Rice hits it out of the park!

Let’s face it, knights are funny. And with Peter Fenton in command of this epic tale of love, quests, and topiary, the laughs are plentiful. Pull up a seat at the square table and get ready to have a ball!

This is my second time reading and recommending EVERYDAY MONSTERS because it has been significantly shortened from the previous version. I’m happy to report it is still an outstanding work! I didn’t think it possible, but with this streamlined version, Don Baker has turned the tension up a notch or two. The character of Douglas is as unlikeable as before, and the story remains heartbreaking. With this shorter runtime, I hope more opportunities for production will be available. Two great roles and a power-packed drama. Stage it!