Recommended by Brent Alles

An excellent piece! Confessionals are always great for drama, and this one is no exception. The tension builds nicely, and the twists are effectively done. This would definitely make an excellent addition for any 10-minute festival that would have it!

Oo, this was a really good set up! I have family members who have been through similar situations as described here, so everything rings true (unfortunately). An all-too-common problem these days for landlords in certain states. If this work leads to something else, can't wait to see it, but in the meantime, just this 10-minute sets the stage very effectively and leads to quite a bit of pathos for the characters in a short burst. Definitely recommended!

A very funny comedy/horror piece with an entertaining twist at the end. Loved the dialogue between the characters... kept the piece moving forward well. An exciting ten-minute for the right kind of festival... no sacrifice for them if they make this part of their schedule!

Very funny short play that kids will definitely get a kick out of (and there's some very funny jokes for the adults too!). Loved the contemporary twists and the allusions to other fairy tales. Young (or young-at-heart) performers would have a ball performing this and audiences viewing them would appreciate their efforts, I'm sure. A lot of fun!

An incredibly moving piece about having to make unthinkable choices. It's "fantasy," perhaps, but one can only hope that they would have an Agnes for such occasions. A lot of meaning can be found in this short piece; the humanity shines through. I love pieces that use simple things for greater meaning, and you definitely get that here. An excellent ten-minute that would be a great part of any festival worthy enough to have it.

Really fascinating account of history here by Millar that's also an engaging narrative to follow. Great characters for actors to portray here. This show, when produced, will definitely provide a thought-provoking experience for audiences as well as some necessary exposure to past events that still remain very relevant today.

A really enjoyable and entertaining story put forth here (without losing occasional opportunities for poignancy and meaning either). I appreciate the creative techniques that Fields brings forth for performance and staging. The use of the sheet, for example, as a unifying object with multiple uses, was really innovative and provides potential directors with a lot of fun in terms of putting the show together. Illuminating, touching, and also funny when it needs to be, this play was really something special to read and would be brilliant to see brought to the stage!

Fast-paced, contemporary, and funny, this play with shades of "A Face in the Crowd" and "Being There" (two of my faves) really drew me in right away and kept me entertained the whole time. The characters are well developed. Even if Astrid is described as a "manic pixie makeup artist," she's still a great contrast/interest for our boy Jacob. A good balance of romance with new-fangled cynicism, I can see how this would be very enjoyable for audiences to witness. Can't wait to see it staged someday myself!

An interesting twisting of a classic fairy tale to shed some light on some all-too-real afflictions that today's generations face. No happily ever after here, I'm afraid, but it's a brave and moving retelling of the tale regardless.

A touching reflection on grief and loss. Expertly handled in terms of how we deal with these subjects with the very young... and when they involve the very young. This play definitely made my heart ache at times, but I appreciated that there was at least a glimmer of hope at the end. Even if we don't forget those we've lost, we still have to find the strength to somehow carry on... perhaps in their memory, if nothing else. This play recognizes that and handles it deftly, tactfully, and memorably.