Recommended by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

I love the absurdity of this short by Bultrowicz! It's one of those plays that when reading it, you REALLY want to see it playing out on stage. It must be hilarious. I've read a lot of short plays, but the uniqueness of this wacky comedy will stay with me a long time. Put this in your festival. You won't see another play like it. Highly recommended!

A dark commentary on the economic state of higher ed. I especially liked the character's jovial demeanor set against the bleak reality of their financial situation. An important, telling voice that should be included in a collection of monologues dubbed SOME AMERICANS. Well done.

It's no wonder why this adorable short play won the Lakeshore Players Theatre 10 Minute festival. Darkly comic, it offers great roles for two older actors. Lynn's plays are always well-crafted and tight, and this one doesn't disappoint. Easy to produce, it's perfect for your 10 minute play festival. Recommended!

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.

A fun peek at the back stage lives of a couple of young community theatre performers. A great choice for young actors who want to practice their Shakespeare skills without having to commit to full-on Shakespeare.

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.