Recommended by Brent Alles

I was laughing already reading the character names, and the rest of the 10-minute didn't disappoint. A farce/spoof that definitely would be comfortable in the halls of Mel Brooks or Monty Python, take your pick. Very funny 10-minute!

A very fun and interesting melodrama indeed. The character names bring a grin to your face and then Bell gets the action moving and the pace is frenetic and engaging. These would definitely be some enjoyable parts for actors to play and in terms of melodrama, Bell understands the assignment. Would definitely like to see this brought to stage at some point to get the visuals on Bell's obvious inspired imagination!

A unique and nifty way to look at addiction. Definitely a cautionary tale, and now i'm really going to be side-eyeing those people I see at Dave and Buster's who are just a little TOO into it. Seriously, though, Gibbs does a good job here in creating a poignant scene in this short play. Keep loving those dinosaurs, Lucy. Things definitely aren't as interesting when you grow up, but they can certainly be more dangerous, as this play infers.

An incredible work. Theology, philosophy, psychology, and more being explored. Smoot perhaps dances back and forth during the individual scenes between those areas but man, does each scene end with a harsh uppercut. Or a body blow that drives the wind from you as you realize the impact of what is being said. This is the type of play that made me sit in quiet contemplation for quite a few moments after finishing it. It absolutely needs to be produced, not only because it's an excellent play but also because of the message it can leave with its audience.

This is an incredible piece. The technique that Zeiger uses draws you in, carefully, and yet you're still left vulnerable to the discoveries that are to come later in the story. A sobering look at this aspect of society, yet the characters are drawn incredibly well. There's warmth, caring, indifference, and tragedy here all mixed in together with so many more emotions. Towards the end of the play, when Zeiger is weaving different aspects of the story and characters she's creating, in and out, it's quite breathtaking. This is an excellent play that deserves more productions!

Much to enjoy here. It takes you through a bit of a roller coaster with the couple, but isn't that what interesting blind dates are made of? The references to pop culture are very funny and keep the play involving without weighing it down too much with minutiae. It's interesting to ponder that this is what perhaps binds us these days... pop references. One perhaps fears for the future... with so much media fragmentation, what commonalities will future generations be able to find? Well, never mind that, it's tremendous fun watching these two cats find their commonalities.

An unusual and funny look at two characters finding "enlightenment" and failing. And yet, they do find something they weren't expecting, don't they? This ten minute moves along nicely and has a lot of humorous moments. Good parts for Shelia and Barb and the "Noh" presence gets a lot to do. Would enjoy seeing this 10-minute staged at some point!

The struggle is real. Sometimes writing is an outlet for our frustrations, of course, but there are some good points made here as well. I laughed until I cried, considering my own predicaments in this field. Glad to get a moment of kindred spirit with Brenton. :)

I really enjoy reading pieces such as this that give me new perspective into what's going on out there, so to speak, in terms of how people make choices. Choices of how to communicate, choices of how to commit, and choices of whom to love. Mackling's explorations of those three themes is expertly done, as we work through a labyrinth of relationships, discoveries, and connections that ultimately lead to a, dare we suggest, hopeful resolution. An extremely relevant and contemporary viewpoint to be considered on the stage.

This play made me smile from the outset. Lermond does a great job in capturing the voices of the characters effectively from the start, and it draws you into the situation immediately. There's funny stuff here, to be sure, but there's also moments of well-earned thoughtfulness and poignancy sprinkled throughout that elevate the overall piece. A very entertaining 10-minute with great roles for women of a certain age, which is a very good thing indeed. I kind of want a Myrtle Beach Sunrise myself now, though!