Recommended by Brent Alles

To start, on its own merits, this is an excellent adaptation of the biblical stories. But the experiment? A "time-lapse" of theater styles throughout the ages? Marvelous. (And the fact that the "voice" rings true in each of the "eras" is really something wondrous as well.) Regardless of one's beliefs, this is not only a gripping tale of family conflict but also a showcase of how humans have expressed themselves through the ages. A very well-written piece indeed. I was very glad to read Alaina's "experiment," and I'd be really intrigued to see it staged at some point.

Tremendously romantic and charming, this 10-minute had me smiling the whole time. Who says love can't still bloom even in this day and age? Vaughan thinks otherwise, and this very natural "meet cute" is enjoyable from start to end.

Looney and tuney in all the right ways, this would be a great "lost midnight movie" to bring to the stage. The insanity never stops, and I was grinning through a lot of it as Bell continues to prove himself adept at bringing genre to the forefront. That being said, there's a surprising amount of pathos to be found in a play about murderous animatronics. Whoda thunk it? Anyway, if you want an unusual, entertaining, and often surprising read or experience, check out the Jamboree!

Tremendous world building here by Ray. It's a curious menace indeed, the presence of the Observer, and certain occurrences in the play cause us to doubt the meaning, the validity, of its existence, which makes the dystopian dread that much more effective. The play's climax is incredible in terms of challenging us to accept the alternate reality of which we are presented. The influences of Orwell, Huxley, Atwood, et al, can all be found here and contribute well to the play's overall milieu. I'm a fan of dystopia, and "The Observer" is an excellent addition to the genre.

An incredible tale that takes everything we know about "exorcism" and then throws that all out the window. What's left is a gripping story of just what parents will do for a child and what happens when we may have to "pay what we owe." This would be an amazing tale to see staged. This is the height of psychological horror and will stay with you well after your reading/viewing is complete.

Very funny premise carried out very well by Soucy. Laughed quite a bit at the dialogue, and I loved the absurdity of it all. As a big fan of the Universal monsters, it's nice to see someone carrying on their legacy, even if it's in these slightly unusual ways. Can see this being a hit at 10-minute festivals!

The sense of MENACE in this play was just so well done. Love raises the stakes and the tension so well throughout the piece that you're left a bit shaken at the conclusion of it. Life on the inside is certainly hard, as Stu is about to find out. A harrowing 10-minute prison piece that leaves its mark on you after reading or viewing.

What do we talk about when it's the end of the world? Patrick Bell has a unique idea about it, and you get that here in "Rainy Meadows." The fact that some of the characters act in absurdist ways sometimes is very funny, but it also allows for those philosophical discussions between the two main characters, Rainy and Clancy, to really shine through. I'm always a sucker for end of the world musings, and this one by Patrick has definitely earned its way into my sometimes twisted heart. Can't wait to see this staged in full at some point!

Nostalgic for COVID time? Not sure about that, but I have to admit reading Derr's inventive, funny, and insightful use of the technology that we all grew to know if not love during that time brought back some fond (?) memories of making similar calls. That being said, this is an excellent short play that gets to reveal things about the family in question as you read/view it, and there's definitely authenticity in terms of capturing their voices. A very good use of the ZOOM platform to make an effective short play. Good stuff!

A really fun introduction to the series! Love the characters... definitely a great tribute to the superhero radio shows of times gone by. The use of sound throughout is just great. All hail the powers of yoga. This would definitely be an enjoyable listen.