Recommended by James Binz

Difficult subject for sure. The characters clash and then meld and the ending is very satisfying. Allie Hartley-Kong creates the conflict in a visual and audio way and let's the protagonists battle it out. Nicely done and a worthy piece to see on stage! 10/18/2024

Yikes! A reminder all too well of the pandemic. Dana Hall presents another slice of life reality that brings us back once more to those terrible days. Dark comedy indeed.

Interesting concept. The story line is strong and carries some good fantasy and satire elements. The characters are well written with dialogue both comic and serious. Good beginning, middle and ending. This would be fun to see staged.

What a fun monologue! The story line is truly relatable and realistic and the character is unique. I loved the change in voice when she gets off the phone. Surprising ending, though. I've worked with (for) people like Daniel - a good tantrum is exactly what is needed sometimes. 10/18/2024

I decided to read this thinking that it might be about school shootings - pleasant surprise that it involves a different kind of closet. Nora Louise Syran uses her experience and the history to create a wonderful parable for us all. The mixing in of the young writer and the struggle to follow an influence like Virginia Woolf is genius. Great story and wonderful vocalization by a terrific character - This needs to be performed! 10/18/2024

Peggy Powell has created a unique situation that brings up lots of emotional and rational issues. Keira has a big problem and the decision is not in her hands. Forty years of frozen existence and now, here they are- forty years later. Great story! The characters are slice of life perfect and the dialogue works very well. This would be a wonderful piece for an actor. I would love to see this performed on stage. Brava!

A true story teller's dream. Deborah Bostock-Kelley and team weave a tapestry of tales that certainly cover most facets of our fascination with the human breast. Each story is a slice of life with a unique take and character. The dialogues are powerful and flow neatly into each other. There is a story structure that traces the chronology of the characters from development to loss - making it easy for an audience to identify and have empathy. A joy to read and a powerful piece to see.10/16/2024

When I saw the term "meta-theatrical", I wondered what that would entail - but I see it here. This is a wonderful challenge for set design, costume design, stage management and actors to visualize and create. There should be many weird tales from the quarantine days of the pandemic and Emily L Witt has given us a real doozy. The dialogue is crisp and each character is easily identified, and powerfully motivated. The story line winds its way across a landscape of poetry and desolation. This would be amazing to see on stage. 10/14/2024

What's in a name? This short piece looks at gender choices, and all the isms that go with it. The main character is relatable and the angel character costume is exactly what a good costume should be - terrific decision there. The sadness of a McDonalds purgatory evolves into an affirmation and strong re-invention. It is sometimes hard to show character development in 10 pages - but H. A very has done it very well. Brava. 10/11/2024

What a terrific title! The characters come from all directions and end up on the same page. The dialogue is tight and true to life. The story line carries the day and shows us the value of pure joy and its effect on everyone around. This would make a nice short piece for high school actors. 10/11/2024