Recommended by Brent Alles

An enjoyable encounter between these two characters makes for a fun Thanksgiving play. Poppy is definitely a hoot, but there's some hidden depth there as well that's quite intriguing. This would definitely be fun to see staged, and these would definitely be great characters for actors to bring to life. Give thanks for this!

Loved the pace of this. We're allowed to spend time with the characters and get to love them; then it's time for the mystery to unfold. A story of family responsibility set against wartime sacrifice; it's a juggling feat, to be sure, but Byham pulls it off and leaves you sort of shivering from the suggestion of just what might be to come. A different kind of ghost story, for sure, but just like the sun makes that tea so much sweeter, Byham also allows different emotions to steep here as well.

A fun science fiction piece here. A lot of interesting ideas and some witty byplay between the characters keeps things moving along. A very enjoyable read that would lend itself to staging very well, I would think.

A very enjoyable holiday-themed play. Wonderful characters that draw you right into the story (should provide great parts for actors to play as well). Some very funny lines, but there's a poignancy that I appreciated as well. It elevated this above a jokey holiday celebration into something much more rewarding to read/view. In the end, you have here an involving, humorous, touching slice of life that would fit in well with a holiday one-act festival or even being produced on its own.

The use of language and rhythm are always just stunning, dizzying, when it comes to Soltero-Brown. That's on full display here, as the situation twists and spirals in surprising, shocking ways. One notices in particular the evolution and/or devolution of the pejorative, and that perhaps gives a clue as to what is occurring. Or does it? It's what is admirable about the work... it keeps you pondering. It's truly fascinating traveling along this path. Leading to triumph? Ruin? One wonders, marvels.

Absolutely love this piece. Heyman sets up some great "rules" for the premise and follows them to the tee. There's several terrifying moments in this play, and the least of which might be the feeling of being trapped within your own body. I love the evil monologue that the villain gets to deliver at one point as well. I'm just picturing some actor getting to gnaw up all the scenery in glee when this is performed. Great horror theater here!

An eerie and grisly one-minute with a very effective headline... er, punchline. Or both? Anyway, read and enjoy.

Great horror piece! Takes its premise and pushes it to satisfying extremes. Who knew there could be such a sinister side to improv? (Well...) Delightfully macabre folk horror one act that should do well in spooky festivals and beyond. Howling good!

10/29/24: Wonderful character touches in this short little piece. You're perhaps left wondering about things that lead to the present situation, but that to me is the appeal of a good short. Get as many answers as you need, and you're allowed to imagine the rest. Good work by Tennant here in stirring the imagination in a short burst.

10/27/24: Had the pleasure of seeing a reading of this at Planet Ant's "Halloween Hootenany," and it was just great. Very funny and yet there's definitely a nice little piece of menace in the suggestions here as well. Fits very well into the "Twilight Zone"/"Tales from the Darkside" side of things, I think. An excellent 10 minute!