Recommended by Brent Alles

A challenging and engaging piece. Tibbetts raises some very good questions in terms of theater and representation and doesn't provide pat, easy answers, which I felt was authentic. What we are left with are some fascinating/irritating viewpoints from characters that lead to natural conflict. One is drawn into the argument and asked to consider their own viewpoint when it comes to "who gets to play what." Different eras and ages are brought to bear in terms of how perspectives are shaped and eventually clash. A play that will provoke a lot of conversation, I think, which is admirable.

It's interesting to see the tacks that "modern" romantic stories take these days, and Maurer has certainly come up with an intriguing variation on the expression of love in the modern age. A funny critique on perhaps stereotypical men and their stereotypical thoughts becomes something else towards the end of the play, which is a pretty remarkable transformation to witness. There are reasons why Lucy puts up with this particular writers' group, and uncovering those reasons as the story plays out is definitely part of the fun of this witty, contemporary, and unconventional piece.

An amazing work initially created by a 14-year-old. However, unfortunately, isn't that perhaps one of the sharpest perspectives when it comes to this issue? The loss of innocence from having to deal with the matters that Tennant discusses here is all too real. One weeps for the facts that are shared in terms of the rampant gun violence in this country. One in 63. The mind boggles. And yet, Tennant still finds a way to shine a light on the humanity that is needed to deal with tragedies that are all too common. Raw, stunning, engrossing, saddening, maddening, and humanizing.

Vaughan does a great job here in his LHOTP spoof/homage, and while we may chuckle at the parody of the popular show of the 70's and 80's, there are also a lot of fun moments and even a couple of touching ones throughout. A lot of fun to read, and I'm sure it would be a lot of fun for groups to perform as well.

Loved the march of malapropisms in this one... very funny premise that pays off with some good laughs. Definitely a fun short play to throw into the right kind of comedy festival, where it will be very much depreciated! (Er... appreciated.)

A very funny piece... great punning, wordplay, you name it. Each page has a lot of laughs on it. This would definitely keep an audience rolling in the ruins of the auditorium!

A very funny piece... great punning, wordplay, you name it. Each page has a lot of laughs on it. This would definitely keep an audience rolling in the ruins of the auditorium!

Such a great premise, brilliantly explored by Kantor in a short, poignant, intriguing piece. As a long-time superhero fan, it's always easy to forget the human side of the superhuman and just focus on the flash and glamour. There's none of that here, and so we instead get to ask ourselves just what we would do if we had these abilities. Would we be able to continue to do what must be done? Or do we become numb to it all? All of this and more in this great read of a 10-minute.

A very interesting and intriguing one act here, as the demands of research collide with metaphysical facets of "the beyond." Pinky is a great character, standing up for what she believes, and perhaps changing the nature of such research in the process. This stands well on its own, but the story is definitely fascinating enough to perhaps merit an expansion in the future. In the meantime, "Afterlife" was an enjoyable one act to read.

I absolutely love the premise of this work, and the execution is superb. Where does inspiration truly come from? As writers, do we ultimately have RESPONSIBILITY for what (and whom) we create? And what do more contemporary pressures mean when it comes to creation? This play explores all that and more, always keeping your interest and getting you to care about the characters, even (especially?) the heel. I loved spending time in the world that Heyman created and think other audiences certainly would as well. Produce this play!