Recommended by Neil Radtke

Matthew Moore’s Tic Tic Tac Tac begins as a simple game between two androids and evolves into a sharp exploration of emotion, logic, and what it means to be human. The dialogue is crisp, funny, and quietly haunting.

“What a wonderful show! The way the characters and dialogue blend together are effortless, and form a fantastic story, one that I hope everyone reads.” ;-) Well done!

Paul Donnelly’s Ambient Light is a tender, sharply written reunion piece that captures the ache of what might have been. Donnie and Phillip’s conversation unfolds like a painting itself. It's layered, still, and quietly luminous. It’s a play that reminds us how love, regret, and time can coexist in the same frame, glowing softly in the ambient light of memory.

A beautifully quiet and haunting little piece that turns a few words between life and death into something strangely peaceful and human.

Counterpoint by Vivian Lermond is a short and poetic reminder that life moves in cycles, just like nature.

Steven G. Martin’s Ginny Feels Great in Her Prom Dress and She is Gonna Dance! is a joyful burst of energy. In just one minute, it captures the contrast between insecurity and self-confidence, and the simple power of letting loose on the dance floor.

A playful spark of an idea that lands perfectly in a single minute, showcasing Mark Harvey Levine’s charm and sharp humor.

Brent Alles’ Cottage Weekend Nightmare is a playful mix of comedy and horror that leans into the absurdities of a “cabin in the woods” gone wrong. The toaster as a running gag was a highlight for me, giving the supernatural chaos a wonderfully goofy through-line. The ensemble’s banter and escalating antics make the piece fast-paced and fun from start to finish.

Scott C. Sickles’ Little Known Rites of Spring is wild in the best way. It starts as a tense mother-daughter reunion and then takes a creepy body-horror twist with fungus, mind control, and some unforgettable imagery. The mix of family drama and sci-fi nightmare is both gripping and unsettling. Sickles really knows how to make a ten-minute play feel huge.

This play is a wickedly fun blend of dark comedy and folklore. The nymphs start out all laughter and kisses, but Weaver quickly spins the story into suspicion, betrayal, and eerie uncertainty. It’s playful, weird, and creepy in all the right ways.