Recommended by Steven G. Martin

There are several reasons to love Mark Harvey Levine's one-minute comedy "School of Thought." Do you respond to physical comedy? It's in here. Do you enjoy satirical commentary about politicians and their incessant claims? It's in here. Do you like wry references to Dr. Seuss titles? They're in here. "School of Thought" was a lot of fun to read; I would love to see it performed live. [24/09/20]

Betsy Dudak has written a fun short comedy that goes exactly where an audience will expect it to go. "Same" has a wonderful setup and lovely execution. It's very satisfying to read and I'm sure would be terrific to watch. [24/09/20]

Wild and theatrical, pretentious and dangerous, silly and absurd. "37 Scenes and a Watermelon" is like nothing I've read, and it's jolting. Seriously, what the hell. But also, there's a story here and if you can suspend disbelief that watermelons have nightmares (among other other actions), it'll be affecting. No matter where it's produced, this play will be remembered a LONG time. Ian Downes, you're mad and out there and marvelous. [24/09/18]

Spare and mysterious. Life-altering challenges, stakes, and resolutions in less than a minute. Marco Di Stefano's one-minute drama "Roof - Knocking" is intense. It would be exciting to watch a full production. [24/09/18]

I love this short monologue by Allie Costa. It's comic, empowering, and conjures heroic images of Lynda Carter. :) Audiences will love it and a female actor will relish every moment. [24/09/18]

In "Whose Kids are Alright?", Adam Richter shows that the lack of sympathy and empathy for others is a cycle. And while this short play ends with a comic flourish, it makes me wonder what Stan and Walt experienced from their parents, and I worry for what will happen to their children and grandchildren. Funny, thoughtful comedy from Richter. [24/09/18]

Lucy Wang has written a very sweet-natured one-minute comedy about generational differences in the workplace. I especially appreciate that both characters in "Junior Moment" can lightly dish it out, but also can take it as well. Cheers to the Boomers and the Toddlers! [24/09/18)

Is there anything better in this world than a six-year-old child's answers to address a problem? So pure, so simple, so to-the-point. Evan Baughfman has created a hero in Audrina with "Fill the Empty," and it's clear she's a hero to her teacher as well. This one-minute play is so affirming and positive and pure, simple, and to the point. [24/09/17]

Debra A. Cole is pulling so many emotions from the readers and audience members in this one-minute play: from the shock of the opening image to the character humor to the sadness that they will feel when they recognize the severity of the situation. "Drive Thru Service" takes an audience on an unforgettable emotional ride. [24/09/17]

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has created a beautiful example of letting the audience's imagination fill in the details of the horror rather than showing it to them. I love that it allows so many interpretations of what the horrific thing in this one-minute play could be. [24/09/17]