Recommended by Jeffrey James Keyes

A powerful, important, and timely reflection on this challenging time we're currently living in. Carnes' smart play is subtle and electrifying.

Wow, this monologue really makes me reflect on all of the "gods" we've put on pedestals over the years. While reading this monologue in a post-Trump, post-Weinstein, post-Epstein America is so satisfying. In "Apollo's Defiance", Joshua Young flexes his masterful skill of allegory, humor, and language.

Man, I just love this play & Young's writing and would love to be in the audience for this play. This clever, nuanced commentary on society through familiar/childhood games is such a delicious treat to read. The audience is in for so many surprises, I can't wait to see a production of this one day!

This is an outstanding short, I caught a screening of it at Outfest and think there's a great deal of room for expansion. Macklin's point of view and intriguing, well rounded characters set up an engrossing dinner party that it's fun to be a fly on the wall for.

I've been a longtime fan of this play. It's smart, engaging, and really powerful. I'd love to see a production of it one day. Great work, Peter!

I really loved this monologue and was hooked immediately. I love monologues and scenes where you truly feel like you're a fly on a wall hearing personal secrets or catching a glimpse of someone sharing something intimate. Bluestein-Lyons has crafted a bold and strong monologue that's rich with nuance and of this moment. Wonderful work.

I really appreciate Malakhow's fictional riff on this historic and lesser known study. I didn't know much about Hooker's study and was engrossed in this unexpected encounter and pleasantly surprised by where this wonderful writer guided us through his storytelling. I love this piece and Malakhow's writing. Outstanding work.

I really enjoyed this short and will never look at a pigeon the same. This is a fun, experimental script that would definitely be fun to stage and include in a night of one-acts. Great dialogue, sweet, and interesting. Great work, Leah.

Devine's strong and heartfelt American tragedy is gut wrenching and relatable. "Leave Me Alone" is engrossing and packs several punches. Excellent dialogue and the plot moves like a ticking timebomb while weaving between the past and present. Well orchestrated! I'd love to see this play onstage.

I really appreciate how Taube is writing into social contemporary social issues. His investigation into white privilege is strong and engaging. This play would make an excellent addition to a lineup of short plays and really goes below the surface in exciting and dynamic ways. I love the surprises at the end, and power shift. Well done!