Recommended by Samara Siskind

Perfectly chilling and deliciously Hitchcockian, The Meadow is an intriguing tale ripe with increased tension, a suspense-filled showcase for two female actors with a truly killer ending.

This play is simply enchanting from start to finish, full of everything a successful short play requires - conflict, clear relationship, stakes, and magic, all wrapped up with a glimmering sense of hope. I needed to read this today. We could all use a little hope right now, couldn't we?

Okay. This reveal is everything. Forget Cujo, Debra A. Cole's Here, Kitty Kitty is a short yet mighty cautionary tale-slash-fright fest to devour. Wildly entertaining and shocking all at once, this is feral fun at its absolute best.

I was yesterday years old when I learned what a sin bin is and that walking football is a sport. Lou Jones's fun senior-themed short tackles reverse ageism in a most delightful way, a chucklesome and spirited take on Ted Lasso for the older set.

Just Like Riding a Bicycle is a touching reminder that wherever we go, we bring the memories with us. I love how his new digs bring out Harry's friskiness and how he knows exactly what to do to get his beloved Estelle out of her funk. . . and the surprise ending is tender and achingly sweet in the best way.

Oh my goodness! This piece had me smiling and weeping within just a few lines. Rich imagery and expert craftsmanship, and I love the delivery by an unexpected narrator who paints such a vivid picture of his dear best friend. This monologue will stay with me. Everyone needs a Helen in their life, indeed.

It's Ireland or bust for Franklin and Kate, and a silly call for jury duty cannot (will not) stop them. Kate offers up every excuse in the old age book, all at her doting husband's expense. Debra A. Cole has whipped up such a feel-good two-hander, a hilarious and flirty snapshot of two partners in crime at the peak of their golden years. It just may make you pee your pants.

A short, sweet, and subtle take on the subjectivity of human perception. "...anything that is created is ultimately a beautiful thing." A line we artists should always remember. Thank you, Brent.

A most clever continuation of a tale as old as time. Is it Stockholm Syndrome? Will Papa ever approve? Debra A. Cole is a complete master of the one-minute play format, packing super smiles and humor into a super short space of time. Favorite line - But it’s a REALLY BIG LIBRARY! Cheers to Belle, the Beast, and Maurice, and a happy ending for all.*

I never had a grandmother growing up. If I had, I'd wish she was Gram. Cassie and Gram share a beyond-special bond, a connection that transcends time, teenage angst, and tattoos. I love how this relationship effortlessly unfolds, with grandmother and granddaughter ultimately empowering one another with humor, empathy and a few sides of sass. Outcasts and Rebels is a universal and timely two-hander with fantastic female roles, wit, wisdom, and the perfect button ending. Brava.