Recommended by Steven G. Martin

Ultimately uplifting, "That E Sharp Minor" moves smoothly from one emotional tone to the next: frustration, a bit of humor, dark dread, and then finally a positive conclusion. Marianna Mott Newirth has written a play with a wonderful perspective on writer's block and the creative process. I think "That E Sharp Minor" would make for a fun Halloween production, as well. [24/10/02]

You want to produce a short, blunt satire about guns and gun violence in America? "Very Common Remedies" by Peter Dakutis is where you need to start. [24/10/01]

This satire stings like a squeeze of lemon juice in the eye. It's also funny as well-meaning people show just how clueless they are. And the one good, thought-provoking question ends the play and goes unanswered. Excellent satire by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos. [24/09/29]

Josie Gingrich's short holiday play has got such terrific characters and a central relationship -- former friends at odds -- that would be marvelous to watch onstage. And the dialogue zigs and zags as the characters try to engage, evade, escape, and connect with and from one another. And I love the central theme of forgiving and moving on in the holiday season. A director would love to bring this to life with two actors that have strong chemistry. [24/09/26]

This short play is so wonderful in its story details and that's because of John Patrick Bray's skills. The setting, rich and detailed and full of possibilities. The characters and their backstories and shared personal history? Same. I also love the themes of generosity, of apology and (perhaps) acceptance, of letting go and moving forward. "A Johnnie Walker Blue Christmas" is a feel-good play. It is, indeed, peace on Earth and goodwill to man. [24/09/26]

What a send-up of reality TV cooking shows and the egos that compete on them. :) "I'm a Chef on a Reality TV Cooking Show and You're Damn Right I'm Going to Make Risotto" is a delicious, tart spoof that actors will love. Bravo, Hayet! [24/09/25]

Joshua H. Cohen has written a stellar one-act play. "'That Sleep of Death' by Morris Uriel" is all I could have hoped for in a play about dreams and dreaming and the hazy logic of dreams and the in-between oddities created from waking up and conscious logic.

This play is dark, psychological, emotional, funny, metatheatrical, twisting and turning, thoughtful, visceral, and intelligent. The plotting and world-building are terrific, the protagonist is wonderfully formed. [24/09/25)

It's finally been done. Scott Sickles has perfectly described what it feels like to have a soul. Definitely it's not heroin.

"The Ho-Hum Possession of Daniel Prillaman" is a fun, metaphysical short comedy featuring everyone's favorite Daniel Prillaman (and his ever-so-slightly more chipper soul). It's a brisk, airy, light, thoughtful, and fun. [24/09/24]

Morey Norkin sheds light on three universal truths in this short comic monologue. 1) Temptation or curiosity is powerful. 2) If no one took a photo or video of an event, it never happened. 3) Cats are eloquent, well-spoken, and thoughtful when need be, even after they've thrown up on the carpet.

"The Cat in the Box" has a fun premise and is well executed. This monologue will tickle an audience's funny bone. [24/09/23]

Everyone has a novel or a screenplay in them. Everyone wants feedback. And maybe they shouldn't. ;) Evan Baughfman's short comedy "The Writing Bug" goes in an unexpected direction that only makes the situation funnier. Audiences will love this short play. [24/09/22]