Recommended by Debra A. Cole

Oh how I hurt for this generation. There is so much pressure to present "themselves" for unseen audience that will love them one minute and turn on them the next. BRENT ALLES has created a thoughtful snapshot play of the snapshots that open a disturbing and harmful world to today's youth.

Sweet slice of life two hander. A contentious parental unit is the only structure Jack has for relationships and the world of online dating isn't proving much smoother. Can his sister open his eyes to greater possibilities?

This short play by JAXSON MACKLING contains heavy trauma. Trauma from an initial event. Trauma from public exposure. Trauma from the fall out. And most of all, trauma from the offender reoffending by trying to justify his actions. Depending on how a cast plays this, there is a great deal for an audience to ponder and to evaluate.

This struggle that this juggler faces is one that many women face: How to do three full-time jobs in one 24-hour period. What a gem for actresses to explore and bring to life.

When is a ham more than a ham? When in the able hands of DC CATHRO. This powerful two-hander SHOULD BE a holiday classic. The build up is brilliant. The dialogue is natural. The conclusion satisfying. The situation is probably more prevalent than audiences will want to admit. BEAUTIFUL.

I was hooked with the line, "Big Red was a man who did three things in life; eat cookies, spread joy, and lower the boom." This juxtaposition of a cynical elf and the innocent kindergarteners is just... beautiful. Ryan Vaughan has created a new holiday classic.

This short piece by MOREY NORKIN celebrates imagination and opposites attracting. What might just happen in Carl uses his imagination? My guess is... magic.

A NEW HOLIDAY CLASSIC! ADAM RICHTER gives a glimpse into the lives of elves... Santa's elves. Between the modern pop music references and the clever use of humor, true happiness will certainly be found in the this short play.

The pacing - the honesty - the familiarity - ELEVEN by Rachael Carnes will bring audiences back to parenting with all of its pain and beauty. It's a wonder anyone survives the difficult time of searching for independence and still needing the comfort of home. JUST LOVELY.

Simply put, this monologue by WREN AUBREY LATHAM is pure poetry. The melodic words will be a true gift to anyone who chooses to perform this piece about youth, about anchors, and about stars.