Recommended by James Binz

The simple two handed dilemma play. To be or not to be? As common as dirt. Very well developed and natural dialogue - this short piece moves skillfully and the ending is lovely. Yummy work!

Good moving dark comedy. The setting is truly unique and lent itself to the storyline. I liked the characters and how they changed and got frantic. Amy Tofte has done a very good job of expressing the frustration of working in a challenging environment, but needing to continue to excel in one's chosen job.

A truly fascinating journey. I felt almost like I was on a roller coaster ride! Tight story and very natural dialogue - the characters were honest and interesting. Sharai Bohannon has created a wonderful world of a life and consequences and the play is certainly worthy of production. Brava!

A truly unique structure. The transitions from one scene to the next are well crafted and the story moves along. I enjoyed meeting all of the characters, but Anna of the Long Grass in the end has the monologue of true art and importance. Jennifer Maisel has captured a tale of wonder and grace and filled it with uplifting hope and the role of art to any society. Very impressive.

On the one hand, I want to say "Poor Girl." She's being abused and dominated by a rotten jerk. However, Julianne Jigour seems to be showing us that this submission is not entirely his fault and doing. The mother character is every bit as domineering and every bit as dangerous. The protagonist is finally stepping up and looking out for herself and we hope that she will find a new path going forward. Tight story, very well written.

Ha ha. Word play galore. Very fun and well written.

I think that many of us who write have a feeling like it is some kind of magic that makes it happen, that we don't control it, IT controls us. If I stop drinking/eating/smoking, etc. I will not be able to write anymore. It's terrifying. Kyle Thomas brings us the story and gets to the ending without resolve. Will Chris write again? Will he drink? Will he simply walk away from it all? Will the sun actually come up tomorrow? Writer questions. Thanks for the nightmares, Kyle!

It always feels challenging to watch short pieces about damaged characters. You want to empathize and see them succeed, but the time is fleeting and you only get to see their damage and try to understand it. Amber Dickinson has done a tremendous job of writing the story down and making the dialogue spill the realities. There are moments in this short piece that will stay with you for a long time. Very nicely done!

Perfect story for the forward address technique. This is poetic and brimming with metaphor and image and deep meaning and significance. The characters are very true to form and the dialogue, while sometimes confusing, is legitimate. This would be an interesting challenge for the actors and a fascinating short piece for an audience. Nicely done!

Romeo does a very nice job of showing us one couple navigating the pandemic and the zoom culture. As those of us who survived the first wave and wait nervously for the next, we have all experienced the fears and the challenge of these times. A contemporary love story, well written and captivating. Brava!