Recommended by Jeffrey James Keyes

Scott Sickles strikes again! Plus or Minus One is a fantastic monologue that kind of makes me want to be an actor again: just to arm myself with a great audition piece like this one. It's topical, relevant, engaging, and extremely entertaining. Actors, check this one out! Great work, Scott. Thank you for sharing this wonderful monologue.

"When I fall in Love, It Will Be..." is painful, heartfelt, and wonderfully human. I instantly connected to Middaugh's characters and was impressed by her well crafted dialogue. This is a moving piece that I would love to see one day. Excellent work.

BAD HORSES is so silly, I really got a kick out of it. It's a perfect short for two actors with great comedic timing. I really loved it. Great work, Martin!

I’m so lucky to have enjoyed the opportunity to check out this fun play Off Broadway last year. It was my first time seeing a play by Hutton & I found it to be smart, fun, and completely engrossing. Hutton reveals a backstage world with rich, well-rounded characters. I love a big cast, & Hutton’s characters are so fun to sit with & take in. I wish I would had seen it ten more times, but it was sold out because it’s a great play written by a stellar playwright. Thank you for your voice & work!

I was absolutely blown away by this script. Arlene Hutton’s smart structure and powerful storytelling reveals Sala’s experiences in a way that is engrossing. I’m impressed with how Hutton weaved in the letters and first hand documents to further elevate the story at hand. I love the care and reverence with which she took when building this story. I wouldn’t be surprised if this great work of drama doesn’t become one of the most produced plays of all time. Outstanding work!

This is such a fun read. Zaffarano’s HOTTER THAN THOREAU is a delicious albeit itchy comedy that will surely delight audiences and prompt them to snicker long after the show. I’d love to see this in a ten minute play festival. Zaffarano’s characters are always so amusing, we are lucky to have her voice in American theatre.

The Peculiar Puppets of Philip Platt" is a heartwarming gem. In this strong work, Kneiss masterfully balances humor and complicated grief. His use of puppets brings Philip's inner turmoil to life in a way that is both delightful and deeply moving. This is a powerful play for many of us maneuvering through complicated grief at the moment. My hat is off to this gifted writer.

Kaminski has masterfully crafted a fun and engaging two hander aching to be preformed. I love the western world he’s created here. The plot is engaging and shatters expectations. I’d love to see this one up on its feet. Well done.

I was fortunate enough not only to attend a reading of this exceptional new play but also to experience the fabulous production at Azuka Theatre. 'An Army of Lovers' is a poignant, forward-thinking piece that captivated me with its depth, evocative themes, and compelling narrative. Thomas' dialogue is masterfully crafted, weaving a powerful storytelling tapestry. Over the past year, I've become an ardent admirer of his work, and I sincerely hope this play receives the recognition and appreciation it deserves from audiences far and wide. Bravo, Eric, on this excellent achievement! Congratulations!

I loved “The Penance” so much, it grabbed my attention immediately. Who doesn’t love a true confessional play? I gasped at the masterful surprise turn Kaminski’s play took at the end, and can’t wait to read (and see) more of this fine dramatists work. Well done!