Recommended by George Sapio

AW is one of my favorite writers. This mono is short, but packs a big punch within a glimpse of what our beleaguered nursing staff have to deal with every day. One can only imagine (and tremble while doing so) the rest of their shift. An excellent performance piece.

What does it take to qualify as someone suitable...for adulthood? And who sets the definition of "adult"? Samantha's interview with a rather strange institution that promises prizes for level of adulthood takes a bizarre turn, causing her to re-examine her own life choices in the face of what's "expected." Funny, unflinchingly direct, and a great two-hander.

Hilarious and excruciating. RF-W beautifully captures the absurdity of what it's like to fit one's work within the rigorous strictures of play submission--especially when the opp is "judged" by a machine (which it so often seems like anyway). A fast-moving two-hander perfect for an evening of caustic comedies!

This one has teeth. A female killer who means business and a reporter who has no idea what "business" means. Oh, and a die that decreases the odds of survival in short order. Who's information is the critical information? Who needs to find out what? A great pair of roles for actors willing to stretch it.

This mono has so much power! Xandra is amazing; determined, strong, unafraid, and so willing to take whatever steps she needs to survive, especially in the face of such despicable opposition. A killer mono for the right actor.

What an imagination! Charlotte kicks off with an exuberant premise and she never lets up the pace or the humor. Wacky, determined, a truly magical journey for the expressive heart. I would love to see this work piece done live!

A police procedural mixed with the macabre. Jamie, moved from his home to a new location, finds a friend in a young girl down the block, then goes missing. The police seem to think something else is going on, but Andrea is resolute in her belief that something outside has been at work. A riveting tale of human fears and the supernatural. Perfect for evenings of scary theatre!

All-too realistic, a reaction to the horrible working conditions prevalent nowadays. You belong to the company and we own you. This is what happens when a tortured soul has had enough. For the actor, this piece has many moments to savor, explore, highlight. Painfully excellent.

So much confusion, so much pain wrapped into this piece. Centering on a fear and shame-based response to a normal biological function, a response that's been passed down generations. How do we change? How do we no longer assign blame for an innocent and inevitable event? And how do we cope with darkness when there's no one to turn to? This is a truly powerful piece.

A true audience pleaser and loads of fun for the right actors who thrill to quick banter. This is the judging contest we've always wanted to see. (Oh, and will be quite fun for the set designer as well!)