Recommended by Brent Alles

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!

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.

I'm always impressed with those who can pull off a different spin on the romantic comedy tropes, and you definitely have that here in the funny and intelligent "Cabana Boy." "Adult" is a really good way to put it, and by that I mean the characters all act like adults, even the younger characters. There's a contemporary realization here in terms of where we are in society and who we choose to love. This turned out to be a very fascinating "coming of age" journey for Mitch, and it was a pleasure joining him on it in the beautiful Keys.

What a beautiful and tragic love story, much like the myths that are woven into its core. The characters are well developed, and everything has an appropriate impact. There are quiet moments of beauty contained within this play that really struck me. A joy to read, and a joy to experience, I would imagine.

This was, to coin a phrase, f*cking great. Very funny and yet with a tinge of melancholy throughout that keeps things grounded. Wallace is such a great character. As I read, I just kept picturing what kind of an actor could play him and the grand performance that could come out of it. Let's not sell Claire short, though. She holds her own against the "creative storm" that is Wallace and comes out the better for it. Besides the excellent character interaction, this is a nifty look at the creative process as well. Can't wait to see this staged!

Wonderful one-person play where the main character is just so engaging from the start. As her history unfolds, there's comedy, drama, pathos, you name it. I loved all the references to early Hollywood, vaudeville, music, etc., that can be found. This is definitely one ghost story that I would love to see performed!

I always enjoy a good riff on the slasher genre, and Soucy does not disappoint here with a very funny take on just what might go on in between the killings in all those movies. Very twisted and enjoyable!

As Chase states during this complex, ambitious play: "You’re telling me! Figured all this union stuff would be boring as all get-out." But oh, dear reader/viewer, it most certainly is not. The back and forth between these workers is indeed gripping, multifaceted, and painted in shades of gray that make it difficult to find the center. Incredibly contemporary in terms of what these people struggle with in their everyday lives. Horowitz creates quite a story here, and the ending is a cold splash of water that will stick with you. High-tension magnificence.

A very funny 10-minute! I loved the concept, and I can see audiences loving it too. The writing's just ducky, and actors certainly won't have to "wing it" with these characters. (OK, I'm very sorry.) Seriously, though, knowing certain actors like I do, there's probably more truth than fiction here, but still, it's a very funny premise executed very effectively in Sapio's wit and pacing. Looking forward to seeing this staged some day!