Recommended by Morey Norkin

I had the pleasure of recently seeing a Zoom production of this excellent piece. Now reading it, I again marvel how this seemingly simple structure so perfectly tells this little known, heartbreaking story. Charles Dickens was no Bob Cratchett. Far from it. How sad for Kate Dickens. Thank you, Jennifer O’Grady for bringing this story to life!

There’s so much going on in this brief but brilliant homage to rocker Warren Zevon. As Zevon had his share of demons, so too Charles Scott Jones’s protagonist, Wesley. And his conversation with the aptly named Deliria creates enough doubt in our own minds as to what is real. A fascinating piece with so much depth for directors and actors to explore.

Maybe the funniest Zoom meeting you’ll ever see! A new product focus group that just can’t seem to focus! Great characters and a great turn of events when we learn what the product is! I would absolutely love to be in a Zoom audience for this!

Emma Goldman-Sherman has done a remarkable job recreating an era (early 1970s) and three distinct characters without making them caricatures. THE SLAP OF 1973 reminds us of the enormous challenge women have faced, and continue to face, when it comes to having agency over their own lives and bodies. An important topic presented in a most entertaining way. Would love to see this staged with a follow-up discussion!

It starts with a knock on the door, and the tension builds from there. What is this persistent neighbor after? The reveal heightens the urgency and will have your heart racing! Deserving of the attention it has received, SUGAR should be on everyone’s list!

Lee R. Lawing presents a clever look at a post climate change apocalypse in which the few surviving humans are still obsessed with collecting trinkets for instant gratification. A god-like character manages to take advantage of this obsession in great comic yet startling fashion. This is a story I hope will be shared often!

Imagine The Sunshine Boys meet Goodfellas meet Hopalong Catskill (a very old cartoon if you’re not familiar). That should give you an idea of the comic banter between these two alta cockers and the crazy situations they find themselves in. Their friendship and business partnership are put to the test, but the jokes keep coming! Two fun roles for senior actors!

This short play from William Smith packs quite a punch! Two patients in a doctor’s waiting room have an awkward conversation that one of them really doesn’t want to have. Amusing, recognizable yarns are spun until a difficult truth is revealed. Two great characters and a story that will keep you wanting to know more! This would be a great addition to any festival!

Christopher Plumridge has come up with one of the funniest dead person meets St. Peter stories I’ve ever encountered! The opportunities for physical comedy are endless! And after you’ve exhausted yourself from laughing, he adds some sweetener that will absolutely tug at your heartstrings. A wonderful play and a fine tribute to a legendary canine!

In an instant, Evan Baughfman skillfully toys with our emotions! Brief but beautiful!