Recommended by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

I love that this play serves as an admonition, a commentary, and as entertainment. A snippet of a play that says more in two pages than many in ten. A surprisingly sardonic piece from Martin, who's been widely recognized for his uplifting pieces. A truly dynamic writer.

Robert Lynn always finds a way to probe the depths of simplicity with humor and warmth, and his specialty is husband and wife dynamics. Easy to produce, this charming short play would be a sweet and satisfying addition to any short play festival.

A dark satire and funny commentary on contemporary American society, social media, and our obsession to be continually mediating our discomfort with each other. Actors will find lots to work with in this short play with delightfully heightened action. This play makes it fun to make fun of ourselves.

Don't make the mistake of thinking these women are merely passive witnesses to history in this c1950s period piece. Through a seemingly inconsequential club reading of the play Medea, we explore these women's avenues of agency, all pre-determined by class and status. The story is bubbling with acerbic subtext that by the end of the play can no longer be contained. Jolly truly captures the time and culture in his post-noir dialogue and subtle costuming clues. I particularly appreciated the strong women's roles of various ages. This is my kind of play.

Destined to be a short play festival favorite, Radtke in short order parodies everything from British crime dramas to theatre to playwriting to…a certain action movie. The story ricochets hilariously in every direction. There is so much for the actors to work with in this easy to produce gem. Give this one a read!

Bublitz has such warmth for her characters, it's no wonder this play is a 2018 BAPF Finalist. Quick-witted and fast-paced, this male ensemble play is genuinely funny without losing sight of its realistic relationships and situations. I especially liked hearing the inner thoughts of the four individual characters as they each grapple with their own personal challenges. A lovely, fun play.

Fun twist on A Christmas Carol - only with anachronistic characters a few degrees removed from the originals. Socially relevant dialogue makes this tongue-in-cheek short play all the more contemporary and funny. Great choice for a holiday-themed short play festival.

If you've ever been out in the remote desert after dark, you know that anything is possible - especially aliens. Moments of humor, sadness and magic make this short play endearing and rich. The sisters' relationship is real, and we even have a good grasp of who mom is though she never makes an appearance. A really fun and funny two-hander that's unpredictable and just a little bit scary in all the best ways. Highly recommend.

Being different can be hard. And being a smart girl good at math brings special challenges, though refreshingly, not because she's a girl. "Math Problems" is the next wonderful installment in Martin's series for children. A cute, warm, hopeful play designed to bring out the best in us. In times like these, this play (and Martin's other two from this series) are perfect choices for school production. Highly recommended.

So MUCH heart and story packed into this short monologue. And so much that doesn't have to be said to convey Ramona's hopes and fears. What a lovely piece. Highly recommended!