Recommended by Morey Norkin

A horrific tale of abuse by a caregiver. Sadly, this story was inspired by a true event, meaning it is unlikely to be a one-of-a-kind incident. Short, but by no means an easy read. This play will certainly cause a great deal of discomfort among audiences, but if it helps make people aware and can help ensure that caregivers for the disabled are properly vetted, so much the better.

This play from James McLindon has so much that speaks to me: brilliant parody of Victorian romances, puns (intended and not), double entendres galore, and penguins! The jokes and physical humor are nonstop. And underneath it all is a sweet story of a complicated family dynamic. You will laugh till your sides ache, and be left with a satisfying smile.

Halloween will be here before you know it, and Dan Taube is ready to take festivals by storm with this clever take on Frankenstein, or rather the Creature. Anger management and daddy issues are enough to cause any monster to seek help. The comic banter, physical presence of the Creature, and brilliant ending guarantee plenty of laughs from this two hander, even if we don’t know where two of the hands came from!

The thought that one of my plays may be enjoying great success in some faraway place without my knowledge is both thrilling and disturbing. But what a great premise for a play! Drat! Bruce Karp thought of it first! And he did a terrific job with it! This is so clever with such a sly ending. If it hasn’t happened yet, it needs to be produced! With Bruce Karp’s permission, of course.

Oh gee! Dick has a problem with G’s. And that’s a problem for Anne. After a failed search under the sheets, Dick needs to resurface to catch his breath. Audiences will want to catch their breath too after this laugh-filled 5-minute romp!

FRAGILE MINDS comes from the inventive mind of Rachel Feeny-Williams, which is in itself a ringing endorsement! In this clever farce, a family goes overboard to protect the sensibilities of one member. Years of concocting stories have everyone on edge when the sensitive sibling will attend her first family gathering in years. There are plenty of laughs, unexpected visitors, and a huge surprise! This fast-paced farce is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

What starts out as a sweet example of human kindness, turns into a funny lesson about truth in advertising. Sweet and funny, what more could you want in just over three pages? Enjoy!

As a cat parent who still misses our first cat after losing her nine years ago, I was deeply moved by this sweet play. If you’ve been a pet parent, you will recognize the grief that Erin is experiencing. And if you are still grieving the loss of a beloved pet, this play might just be the thing to help you see the light. Torachi, you are long overdue for a visit.

Powerful, riveting, unflinching. These are just some of the adjectives that describe this brilliant dramatic work from Paul Donnelly. A senseless tragedy results in two families having their worlds turned upside down in very different ways. Questions of character, guilt, forgiveness, and martyrdom are raised during intense confrontations, but no easy answers are given. Right from the opening monologue, Donnelly pulls us in and the story keeps a tight grip right up to the end. I highly recommend this and would absolutely love to see it staged!

What is the world coming to when Bette Midler feels her career is on the rocks? And how much footwear can a musical legend carry on a rooftop? John Busser imagined quite an unusual situation, with the Divine Miss M feeling the need to jump. Tasked with talking her down are a good cop and a not so bright cop. There are plenty of laughs and an explosive ending! Definitely one I’d love to see live!