Recommended by John Medlin

COME AGAIN is an excellent comedy with a political bend to it. It tackles the topic of global warming while dealing with how it disproportionately affects marginalized communities. All while being a very funny show. It is an impressive script. The characters are beautifully realized with much depth. There were quite a few moments that had me laughing out loud. Great work!

Billy. Shelly. Ally. boasts and thrilling climax with plenty of twists and turns along the way. The amount of work that Shaw put into their characters is impressive. Their backgrounds are so thoroughly drawn out that they feel real. It's clear Shaw has a lot to say about the world today, and he does a great job at it.

Of Night Shadows is a wonderfully tense one-act by John Mabey. The setup is quick as Matilda and Angus hide from a stranger passing by on the street. Each new development of the plot is thrilling, leading to a conclusion that chills. The script uses the viewer's imagination to evoke its horror, which is my favorite way to see it on the stage.

Charlie is the type of person you probably wouldn't want to mess with. Human Remains is an adventure. Lavonia and Ethelbert's trials with trying to get their previous homeowner's inheritance are funny and snappy. The various workers that stumble upon them would be a role any comic actor would love.

Brenton Kniess's clever play is Sweeney Todd if he owned an ice cream truck. The ending of Melt was surprising. The dialogue flows wonderfully. The two characters feel authentic, even when one of them takes a malicious turn.

The antics of Sir Jay and Sir Jay as they face off against Neil are highly entertaining. Sir Jay and Sir Kay have an energetic tit-for-tat that propels the piece wonderfully. The humor is handled wonderfully. Excellent work.

"Run you fools. You beautiful fools" has got to be one of my favorite short play moments in a while. This play is great. The dialogue is zips back and forth in a fun way. The heroes stole my heart at once. John Mabey really knocked it out of the park with this one.

Absurd, witty, and an all-around great time. "Table for Thirteen" is a clever monologue great for any comedic performer.

Part cross-examination part therapization, "A Little Lamb" is a deftly written tit-for-tat by Ricardo Soltero-Brown. Saar and Leslie's conversation dances between tense and darkly comic. This piece would be a joy to act in and is a good fit for any one-act festival you may have planned.

Growing up gay in a conservative small town is a dangerous and scary thing. The fear of being outed hangs like an omen. Unfortunately, that leads to things happening in secret. "Best Friends" is a play about one of those moments. Donald Baker's play is sincere with its execution. Eddie and Danny are beautifully drawn characters just trying to make the best out of a messy situation. The dialogue flows smoothly and their struggle is relatable. This play serves as a reminder of the importance of being able to talk about sexuality and safe sex practices. It's a wonderful piece!