Recommended by Brent Alles

A hilarious romp with great characters for actors to play, "A Woman of Murder" is just a hoot from beginning to end. The pacing zips along, and you're laughing all along the way. It's hard to pick my favorite character, as they're all great in their own way, but Merle never fails to delight in his grumpy, funny stubbornness. This play needs to get produced! Definitely going to be a crowd pleaser. Book it for your theater group NOW. Your audience is going to love it!

Great short that explores what we sometimes do for each other in relationships. A good contrast in characters here made for some funny jokes and definitely got some head nodding from me in terms of a "sports knowledge" disparity in a coupling. Sweet, charming character piece here. Enjoyed it!

How many of us stop at all in the airport to consider others? A rare few, I would think. Cole is one of those rare few who examines a sobering scenario that still allows the finding of humanity in a profession that probably teeters on the inhumane at times. A touching sign that there is still goodness to be found and also a good reminder to take those travels when you can. An enjoyable trip with these characters in the brief time we get to know them. A very moving ten minute here, to be sure.

Intriguing to me from the start, profiling history I wasn't privy to prior but certainly enlightened by the discovery. The authenticity of the piece absolutely rings true, I feel, and you're immediately caught up in the narrative and the character study. That there is a timeliness to this period piece from post World War II is notable, of course. It's saddening that some issues in society are not limited to one area but seem universal. That being said, what an exploration this was. Magnificent.

Cloud absolutely shines with horrifyingly authentic dialogue in this piece. The characters unfortunately feel all too real, but that's a sign of the effective writing in their creation. If this piece makes you feel uncomfortable, good. It should. At the same time, as we're left to confront the implications of the piece, we're also subject to a fast-moving scene that leads to a sobering climax that will (and should) stick with you for a long time. An excellent ten-minute play.

Unsettling and incredibly moving. The world Hughes creates here seems all too possible, unfortunately, but don't let that diminish its impact. As I read it, I was repeatedly struck by the playwright's use of language in the most luminous ways to drive home the effect of what's suggested. The fragility of society is well reflected in these words. This is an important work that absolutely needs to be staged. I hope that many will see it and heed the warnings that are contained here. Masterful.

I loved the absurd premise of this and found myself chuckling quite a bit at first imagining the staging of the piece. Then, however, I found a surprising depth from the woman in terms of love, connection, and relationships in this fraught age. I suppose if it takes talking to a piece of fruit to get this kind of funny and yet touching work, then bring on the produce section. A very enjoyable and, yes, fruitful piece by Petti.

I'm a sucker for old-time "Hollywoodland" stories, and Tennant provides an excellent addition to that particular genre here. At the same time, we've actually got different genres butting up against each other, which is a nifty trick by the author. Didn't go where I expected to go, which is excellent. Great short piece that brings a modern update to the melodramas of the time period being evoked.

Right off the bat (ha ha): incredibly sexy, romantic piece. But that's the baseline, friends. Total admiration of how Heyman found some inventive ways to portray the vampire mythos, considering how worn the trope can be. That's not present here, though, as there's some surprising life affirmation coming from the undead. Whoda thunk it? A lot of good laughs as well. Wouldn't mind spending more time with these wonderful characters. In the meantime, loved the time I got to spend with them. Great!

Exhilarating treatise on art, life, creation. Reading it, I sort of felt like I consumed as many energy drinks as Mina. But a good thing in this case! Very funny, fast-paced, and meaningful. Not that I should be surprised when it's coming from the likes of Aly, who always finds that mystical formula to creating great art. Life finds a way. Art finds a way. The origami bees find their way. All is at last right with the universe. Even if it's momentary. Such is life, I guess. Just ask the bees.