Recommended by Greg Mandryk

I especially like the way Hilder portrays his protagonist's mental illness. It is both a toxic imaginary friend (who kept reminding me of Mr. Applegate from Damn Yankees for some reason) and an atmosphere that grows sicklier the further Matt slips into its embrace. The latter provides the play with an engaging sense of urgency. I'd love to see this one realized by a skilled tech director.

A ghoulishly good bit of body horror. Williams peppers the first half of his script with hints of the threat his two young protagonists are destined to encounter. When the terror strikes and the panic kicks in, you'll be left squirming in your seat. And yes, the Gather by the Ghost Light podcast is superb!

Well worth the half of a minute it will take you to read. I would even go so far as to say it would be worth reading even if doing so required four minutes or even slightly more. It’s cute!

There’s so much fun to be had in this takedown of beer snobs. Some sure-fire laugh lines and a hilariously over-the-top ending make this one a heavy contender for anyone planning a night of one-acts in a drinking establishment.

This is great modernization of classic fairy tale horror! Lindsay Kennedy expertly doles out just enough warning signs to keep you in suspense.

This is a fun take on a classic fable (with cameos from other fairy tales) that would work well for younger crowds. It requires a fairly large cast, yet gives each character a moment to shine, making it perfect for schools striving to introduce children to theatre.

This is a fun one. Boone is an extremely enjoyable character. He’s the simple bumpkin who’s seen some s***, and would be an absolute hoot to portray.

Tense, creepy, yet with moments of outrageous humor, In the Slush is a highly entertaining thriller. Bonus points for simple set and casting requirements. Any theatre hoping to add some horror to their season should give this work by Daniel Prillaman a look. Highly recommended!

This is a very well done examination of the human need to share stories. Philip Middleton Williams draws an interesting parallel between the frustrated compulsion of trying to share the experience of reading a beloved book series and handing down one’s legacy to their children. Thankfully, it’s not a tearjerker, but a nonetheless moving tale of a man tending to his father’s spirit after his passing.

This is a lovely bit of Halloween-themed fun. There's plenty of humor throughout, but the slowly increasing sense of dread warning the audience (if not Bob) of imminent danger makes this short play an effectively creepy read.