Recommended by John David Westby

Birders Flock to Kentucky is an engaging, funny play about adolescent/parent communication or mis-communication that takes a delightful twist so things are not as they seem. It's an ecological tale as well, about the impact on bird migrations from global climate change. Perfect for a festival of short plays with meaning.

When two old folks meet on a park bench in The Greatest Card Trick, we get a surprising story, some poignant moments, and a clever twist. Very satisfying.

Thoughtful, engaging short play about choosing a hero and following through in a world that's hyper aware of potential racism, which is well handled throughout.

A clever modern ghost story.

About Tomorrow is a compelling tightly written exploration of love, loss, and the moral ambiguities faced when life doesn't align with expectations. Rich character development and emotional resonance as Drew and Andrea, a working-class couple, must grapple with their sons incapacitating illness. Their differing coping mechanisms—Andrea's unwavering hope for a cure and Drew's pragmatic resignation—create a fertile ground for conflict and emotional turmoil.

This play conjures a story filled with humor and drama where memory and magic slam up against real life relationships and the burdens artists undertake. Two sisters, a magician and her trusty assistant, center stage as they work out their act while also working through family relationships and sibling rivalry. The story moves seamlessly through memory and present time in a quirky Vaudeville setting. Along the way we experience real magic tricks and meet women magicians of the past. Presto!