Recommended by Brent Alles

The structure that Vogel chooses here is very effective and always intriguing. There's nothing straightforward about this; the work takes you in several interesting twists and turns that all seem logical after you encounter them. There is of course rightful criticism in this work in how "faith" can sometimes be used as a weapon, as it was against Rachel here. However, this is no simple sermon in either regard. After reading or viewing it, you're left to ponder your own thoughts on the issues raised here, which shows that you've encountered a very meticulous, provocative work indeed.

Loved this! Cole's application of the particular challenge for the 28/29 Plays Later endeavor brought about a darkly humorous and yet ultimately insightful look at modern romance. It got laughs out of me at several points, and it was definitely a satisfying ending. It's also, interestingly, a bit of a "role reversal" in terms of situations like this, I feel, but that's part of the charm of this work as well. This would definitely be a great play for a festival to make part of their overall repertoire. Very enjoyable!

Oh, this was a raw yet wonderful little piece of theater here. Gibbs effectively establishes that there are no easy answers in situations like this between two characters like this. And yet... there is surprising catharsis. There is hope that people won't always just cling to their previous suppositions without budging. That was the best feeling to come out of reading this piece. Sometimes, if we just listen to each other, we can find a way to change each other for the better. Hope out of grief... an excellent accomplishment for this particular work. Highly recommended.

A quirky and informative ten minute that makes you think and laugh at the same times. I really enjoyed the structure of the play and the way that the characters interact with each other in a variety of surprising ways. This would definitely get audiences talking after getting to see this play, which should be a very rewarding experience indeed.

Tremendously funny. I actually woke my wife up laughing in the living room while reading this... that'll teach me to read Cern's work in the late hours of the night. :) Seriously, though, this is an extremely funny (and tense!) ten-minute that gave me mirth (packed with great bits throughout) and also some renewed reassurance about not having kids. (That second part is probably not intended, but oh well.) This ten-minute would definitely shine in any festival that chooses to have it!

Loved this! Not just "another ghost story" but something ultimately deeper. The dialogue between the characters is at times extremely witty and at times really touching. The story takes nifty twists and turns throughout our brief time with these two. This would definitely be an enjoyable 10-minute to see staged at a festival!

An interesting look at "love" and what perhaps prevents a pair from truly achieving that. There's a lot packed into this 10-minute postcoital struggle between ALAN and MIA, but everything rings true. It's a good reminder that not every relationship has a fairytale ending and that sometimes we only make partial connections. Those partial connections occasionally run up against the frustration of not truly being able to fully couple for all the obstacles in our path. This 10-minute is ultimately adult (in the best sense of the word), intriguing, and definitely worthy of a festival production.

A unique look at (fairly recent) history that takes you through the sad story from three different perspectives. On the whole, it provides a moving narrative of fate's sometimes unkind touch upon those it falls. This was a gripping tale from the beginning and would definitely be brought well to life upon a stage.

This was a definitely interesting and thrilling read! Meyer has crafted a sort of "neo noir" here that I really enjoyed. There are many fun twists and turns, and there's a dark vein of humor that offsets some of the nastier parts. But oh, those nastier parts are the fun of the plot, are they not? This would definitely be a great piece for a theater to produce!

An incredible piece of work. There's much to admire in this... the depth of the characters, the crackle of the dialogue... but to me, it's Garcia's use of poetry in many varied forms that really thrills as you read/experience it. The ending is fraught with tension and takes you on a tightwire as you wonder just how it will resolve. Through the work, Garcia deals with many contemporary (and necessary) issues, but primary amongst those, I feel, is just how we communicate with each other in this fraught age. A triumph.