Recommended by Greg Mandryk

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    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

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    "I will cherish this memory until I forget it." Ha!

    Even if absurdism isn't your jam, Daniel Prillaman peppers Art Duty with enough witticisms to make it well worth a read.

    "I will cherish this memory until I forget it." Ha!

    Even if absurdism isn't your jam, Daniel Prillaman peppers Art Duty with enough witticisms to make it well worth a read.

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    Fantasy-world creatures meet real-world angst in Gina L. Grandi's awesomely named MermAged, a play that illustrates that, while "the seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake", living in a world of magic and wonder would still be a slog for most of the population. And it has smoking mermaids! How does anyone get addicted to nicotine in an underwater environment? I'm confused as heck, but I'm digging it!

    Fantasy-world creatures meet real-world angst in Gina L. Grandi's awesomely named MermAged, a play that illustrates that, while "the seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake", living in a world of magic and wonder would still be a slog for most of the population. And it has smoking mermaids! How does anyone get addicted to nicotine in an underwater environment? I'm confused as heck, but I'm digging it!

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    If you like a short play that gets in, gets its laughs, and ends on a nifty little twist, Wasabi Night by Barry Wallace is sure to please. Well done!

    If you like a short play that gets in, gets its laughs, and ends on a nifty little twist, Wasabi Night by Barry Wallace is sure to please. Well done!

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    Fast-paced and wildly absurd, Her Big Day is an absolute blast! Please, somebody, produce this!

    Fast-paced and wildly absurd, Her Big Day is an absolute blast! Please, somebody, produce this!

  • Greg Mandryk: Revolution Day at the Bastille by Barry Wallace
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    If you've ever wished Les Miserables had more cheese, less singing, and clocked in at around five minutes, this is the perfect play for you! Viva la fromage!

    If you've ever wished Les Miserables had more cheese, less singing, and clocked in at around five minutes, this is the perfect play for you! Viva la fromage!

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  • Greg Mandryk: Gift Exchange by Tom Moran
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    Anyone who suffers from gift-giving anxieties will easily relate to this hilarious short play. Funny as heck and easy to stage, Gift Exchange would be a perfect fit for anyone planning a holiday-themed play festival.

    Anyone who suffers from gift-giving anxieties will easily relate to this hilarious short play. Funny as heck and easy to stage, Gift Exchange would be a perfect fit for anyone planning a holiday-themed play festival.

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  • Greg Mandryk: The Four Groomsmen of the Apocalypse by John Busser
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    If Mr. Busser gets struck by lightning in the near future, The Four Groomsmen of the Apocalypse will probably be why. John's sacrifice will not have been in vain, however, as this play is a hoot and a half!

    If Mr. Busser gets struck by lightning in the near future, The Four Groomsmen of the Apocalypse will probably be why. John's sacrifice will not have been in vain, however, as this play is a hoot and a half!

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  • Greg Mandryk: Wanted Man by Craig McNamara
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    Well, this is a nice bit of clever fun! Bonus points for having a twist I was nowhere close to anticipating! If you're in the mood for something on the silly side, I highly recommend Craig McNamara's Wanted Man!

    Well, this is a nice bit of clever fun! Bonus points for having a twist I was nowhere close to anticipating! If you're in the mood for something on the silly side, I highly recommend Craig McNamara's Wanted Man!

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  • Greg Mandryk: The Prime Cut by Aly Kantor
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    The comparison between a wagyu cow awaiting slaughter and a bride approaching her wedding day is brilliant. Aly Kantor's The Prime Cut skillfully illustrates how, despite whatever progress society has made, the wedding is an ancient custom, carrying with it a lot of ancient (i.e. "outdated") expectations.

    The comparison between a wagyu cow awaiting slaughter and a bride approaching her wedding day is brilliant. Aly Kantor's The Prime Cut skillfully illustrates how, despite whatever progress society has made, the wedding is an ancient custom, carrying with it a lot of ancient (i.e. "outdated") expectations.

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