Recommended by James Kelsey Nelson

Written in rhythmic and poetic dialogue, the piece almost drifts in and out of a dream state in a way that draws you in magnetically, much like the two lovers in the play are drawn to each other. Love's use of motifs create a unique musical pattern to the piece which make it flow effortlessly.

It theatricalizes the act of taking a photo both literally and also by allowing the audience itself to take their own photo, zooming in on the speaker and getting a moment of pinpoint clarity and focus before the shutter snaps.

A monologue that captures professional frustration succinctly and allows Nora to have the outburst that we all dream of. Fun to read, surely fun to watch, and I have no doubt that the right actor would have a blast delivering it.

A storm is coming in more ways than one - this play tackles a difficult subject relatable to anyone with ailing parents who have become difficult to communicate with. Like the tornado, this short piece is immediate and devastating.

The theme of empathy hits home, but I was also intrigued by the subtheme of communication, which this short play explores in so many ways - we get a a glimpse into two characters' individual relationship with written and spoken words, as well as how they use language to explore the boundaries of their interaction with each other.

A horrifying, imaginative, and highly theatrical piece of theatre - there's no shortage of metaphors for the wealthy preying on the rest of society, but the central relationship of two sisters trying to save their family business at any cost keeps you compelled in a human story. The escalation of events is grotesque, darkly funny, and riveting - and any play with a surprise crossbow reveal deserves high praise. I'd love to see this play staged, and the right team would make a meal out of this.

A snappy and easily stageable political satire digging at American political apathy. This would make a great inclusion in a themed evening of short plays!

A well-researched, thoughtful, and empathetic piece that explores the repercussions of author A.A.Milne using his son as his muse. It simultaneously tells a deeper and more impactful story of war trauma and the messy complexities of parenthood. There's so much depth in the piece, but it's all gently and sensitively discovered as it progresses. Delightful!

A tense and uncomfortable look at women trying to exist under constant pressure of male aggression and violence. It holds power both in its theatrical activism and its more personal narrative.

A very layered and complex piece, in a way that subversively challenges the audience. The dissection of the central relationship of two unnamed characters is provoked both metaphorically and literally by the titular dog, who is a fascinating character despite being unseen and only heard on select occasions. There's a swath of subtle themes that grow and escalate in intriguing ways. It's really all very fascinating!