Recommended by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

I have not laughed this hard at an ending in so long. What a ridiculously pleasant play! It explores racism, assumption, fear mongering and nature all without saying one word about it. This is absurdity at its best, consider me a Max Reuben fan now.

Damn it Asher! How are you going to make a grown man feel this emotional this early in the day! Truly a masterpiece of the monologue sub genre. Mr. Wyndham exposes our current state with minimum effort, creating both a heartbreaking story and an adorable window into childhood innocence. Even if that innocent is compromised by today's threats. Bravo!

An incredible play that hurts more and more with each line. Carnes work is impressive, and leaves you not only destroyed by the story, but satisfied. A perfect example of what a short play should be, and the effects it can have. I'm absolutely shaken by its truth.

As a former teenage backyard wrestler, this play had me nostalgic and ready to smile on every turn. As a playwright, this play had me marvel at the way the story tackled the hard subjects between the lines of growing up. As a Femia fan, I can't wait to see this play produced. What a great coming of age story told the way only a New Yorker can tell it.

A huge topic boiled down to a simple point thanks to the perspective coming from the shattered inoccence of a child. Donna uses basic math to spotlight the massive impact mass shootings are having in our society in a way only a powerful playwright could. This is poignant work.

A strong story about the harshness of reality and the allure of fantasy spearheaded by two fascinating characters. Barbot explores sibling relationships and coming of age in a way that feels fresh. So sad I missed the reading of this play a few weeks ago, but now can't wait till I see it produced.

A hilarious yet heartbreaking tale of the sacrifices women and people of color have made to get where we are. A clever play that uses wit to explain the weight of history and delightful characters so we can live it. As the play progresses the more invested we are and by the end, it feels like we are leaving family. I hope I can see a production of this play one day soon!

There are plays that will haunt you forever. This one is such a play for me. Extremely poignant to our current society.

Asher is a treasure! This monologue is one that with complete subtlety opens up a candid discussion about school shootings and the normalization of it. Here we are shown the reality of being a student nowadays and the danger that have become getting educated. Asher doesn't waste one line!

A beautiful play about the power of the Puerto Rican heart. Filled with Nostalgia, Marcantoni's words cut through you, they make you smile then break your heart. A romance I can definitely recommend.