Recommended by Jeffrey James Keyes

Really beautiful work, All. I'll never look at Hopper's painting the same. I would love to see this piece up on its feet as there's something quiet and haunting that comes through in the story. Kantor sets the scene so well and her dialogue is carefully crafted. I can almost hear the buzzing sound of fluorescent lights above and taste the cake and snacks from the machines. Well done.

The powerful short play Delete unveils the dark corners of where we are now. Priskorn’s smart dialogue and powerful storytelling offer a profound comment on society with a few dark comedic gems. The ending is…woah. So well done.

I really enjoyed this short horror. Soucy does a great job of creating a world that’s both suspenseful and intriguing. I love the build up to the unexpected reveal and found the ending both satisfying as well as haunting. Well done!

I love Gatton’s plays and this glimpse of the equally awkward and exciting “coming of age” process for so many of us little gay boys beautifully captures the good, the bad, and the ugly. I love the device he sets up with Calvin and how only Wade can see him. Thank you for this wonderful short!

I got such a kick out of this different sort of holiday play. Weaver’s okay cracked me up and made me think different about the little bugs that swirl around us throughout the day. Weaver’s writing is clever and unexpected, I really enjoyed this piece. Well done!

I love the nuance in this moment Young captures in this strong, unexpected holiday play. I’m impressed with his clear characters, strong dialogue and the subtle humor of the literal situation. Nicely done.

What’s truly wonderful about Jonte’s play is that I feel like I’m actually out there with Sully + Ben. This is a fantastic short with rich and deliciously fun characters and such a cool challenge for a creative design team. Great work!

This is such a fun short, Erin. I love the characters and build of this piece. I wasn’t expecting the ending but found it so satisfying. I love the riff on the sorority girl/homecoming queen archetype in the horror genre. This would be so fun to see in a lineup of short Halloween plays! Nicely done.

I love the energy of this play! Badass and Sadsack were destined to meet on this truly remarkable evening. Blevins' well-drawn characters offer quick dialogue that might seem snappy at first but offers rich, nuanced subtext to very real (and relatable) issues. This piece is a goldmine for two comedic performers. I'd love to see this one up on it's feet...and maybe at a local watering hole. Well done, Jillian!

I came across this gorgeous and heartfelt two-hander a few days before Christmas and couldn't be more pleased. Sickles' clear voice comes through in this piece with sublime dialogue and a high quality gut punch toward the end. Thank you for gifting us with this terrific new play!