Recommended by George Sapio

We tend to believe in stories and myths that makes us feel good about ourselves, but these stories do not always reflect the truth about the word we have created. A strong play about what's right, what's natural, what's not right, and how fear makes monsters of us. Would love to see this one staged.

Well done; a very strong, honest account of what it takes for someone to deal with something most people would find off-putting or ugly. An excellent choice for an evening of short plays. Highly recommended.

Love it; a fun and funny play to perform (find the costumes, eh?) and oddly touching. This would be a highlight of any evening of shorts!

I love kugel. It's a special treat. But poor Isadore, well, the kugel for him is more of a problem. A fun piece, especially if your costumer has a brave imagination. Funny, inviting, and you will be hungry afterwards.

The confusion and pain of being a teenager is devastating and terrifying, especially as things get out of control and it looks like the world is ending. But throw in a Shark in Drag (yup, shark in drag) and this play takes a turn no one expected. Beautiful in its complexity, and full of honest characterization.

Not what you expect. In any way. Who sets these standards...no, more apropos...who adheres to these standards? High school is Hell--no doubt--and competition for teenage self-esteem is a minefield. Roni Ragone pulls off a raging piece about what it takes to even start believing in oneself. (And the best stage direx EVAH.) A great acting piece that will stop the evening in its tracks.

When a relationship goes bad, it really goes bad. And where do you go for help? This short yet fully packed play has more than enough emotion to keep you interested. It's all about trust, and why trust is so dangerous. Another well executed piece by RFW.

A truly horrific idea that might just come to pass in the near future. Deb Cole gives us a scenario and a choice, and what seems like a charitable option turns quickly into a nightmare solution. Chillingly done.

Brief, packed with emotion, and sums up the crux of the traumatic imprint and all the bright new days that follow...as if nothing had ever happened. A piece of text that will keep you thinking about the inevitability of life. And a beautiful, truthful last sentence.

An idea whose time has come. No one wants to be sidelined, but Swenson handles this particular changeover with a compassion and style.