Recommended by George Sapio

Some things do not change much over time. Glaciers may melt, sea levels may rise, but ignorance, bigotry, and fear seem to be frustratingly resistant to erosion. "My daddy always said no white woman is safe when one of them’s around. He drummed that into my head from the day I was born till the day he died." Could have been fifty years or seconds ago; Don hits this one square. It's a sad topic, but an exceptional text for the right actor.

I had the honor of serving as the Panowski award's dramaturg for this exceptional work. A poignant and truthful play that unpeels layer after layer of personal discovery. Highly recommended!

Been there, done that. We all know submission policies vary and can be difficult, but this poor playwright is finding out the hard way. I felt myself beginning to laugh, but ended up almost crying. Funny, fast, and too close to home!

An exercise in ontological/theological conundrums! Father Dan has his hands full (armed with the occasional tumbler of very fine whiskey) with a parishioner whose dilemma turns out to be more challenging than he was prepared for. What does his faith tell him is right? What does reality tell him about his faith? A challenging piece--complete with a miracle or two--for both the actors and the audience.

Rachel leads you down the path from one scenario, then underneath it, then even deeper. How far can love go? Apparently farther than you can imagine. A lovely, poignant piece and a beautiful dance for two actors.

An exceptional psychological journey that will stay with you. There's a lot packed into this short piece, and Joe lets it unfold naturally and skillfully. The grief and loss that Joanie goes through is heartbreaking, and her revelation is powerful. You can almost see the dividing line when one part of her life ends and the next begins. An excellent play for any night of short works.

John has a wicked sense of humor and this play shows it off beautifully. As someone who loves bad puns (sorry, redundant), I found myself tickled to death (sorry, bad choice of words) several times reading this. Hilarious, moves quickly, lots of campy physical action, and great fun for the actors to play. A fresh take on a subject that may have been done to death elsewhere (sorry, sorry!).

Chilling. Wonderfully staged and wholly memorable. A great chance to direct creatively, and a powerful piece for the actors to explore.

An excellent acting script for the right three actors. Three acquaintances discover how to navigate the crises in their lives and realize how much they've needed honesty and inner strength. This is not an easy journey as all three are flawed, but the dialogue and interdynamics promise an evening that will stay with you long after.

When dads are a bad influence, the best one can do is learn from them. A clever, fast-paced adventure that literally cruises through all sorts of illegal and dangerous behavior. Wrap that around a dysfunctional family situation and you have a play you'll cheer for. A dark comedic addition to any night of short plays--this one will stand out!