Recommended by Ruben Carbajal

Laugh out loud funny, with real insight into the minds of pet owners. Four out of four enthusiastic paws, I mean stars.

Philosophy, comedy, horror--a heady mix for a play that clocks in under a minute. PLATO'S CAVE might be the platonic ideal of a one-minute play.

A fun and loveable play that every dog owner will relate to. I can easily see this as the hit of any one-minute play festival.

It's not easy to find uncharted territory in the land of Christmas lore. THE LAST DECEMBER is a real gem that combines a comforting naturalism with a sense of wonder that, to me, encapsulates what the holidays are all about. Reading it made me feel like I'd discovered a new holiday classic.

Happily discovered this creepy and effective short on the One-Minute Play Trade Instagram page. The way Baughfman measures out the dread in precisely-landing lines is what stands out for me. Disturbing in the best way!

A compelling study of physical and emotional distance. In just a few words, Speckman offers an expansive view of the pain and possibility that comes at the end of a relationship.

Pitch-perfect rhythm and dialogue, sharp characterizations, the piece wonderfully captures the comedy and horror of self-doubt. As a former actor who was plagued by stage fright, I recognized myself instantly. A piece full of tension and fun.

At risk of repeating myself, the word that often comes to mind when reading Weaver's work is "heart." His plays are often tender and deeply felt, and Why? is no exception. Another exceptional one-minute piece.

There's a lot to admire in this delicately-crafted piece that captures the gentle, opening chords of a possible romance while also organically weaving in threads of the political and philosophical. The result is a short play with a disarming amount of heart and beauty.

Drum-tight, effective horror. As the mystery deepens, the paranoia grows. This would be a ton of fun to experience live.