Recommended by Emma Goldman-Sherman

Falling in Time is a smart, funny, quirky play about a new relationship hidden under a lot of veterinary science that is exciting because it creates hope and possibility. Makes me wonder about many parts of life including the horizontal and vertical aspects of our existence and when they meet, what is meant or not meant to be.

Fascinating look at the afterlife and how hard it is to lose some of our memories, even the painful ones.

A wonderfully theatrical look at authenticity for young audiences/schools where it is most needed. All the transformations of adolescence get the brilliant metaphorical touch of Vansant's magic. With great roles for female actors!

This would be a riot to be in as an actor. A very funny play that Vansant translates to maintain its humor in spite of its dark message that society has the power to make us whatever society says we are - and isn't that what denies us all our authenticity and forces us to become shells of ourselves? As such, it is inspiring and would help us all to find our integrity and never let it go! I am grateful for this translation - it is rare that we get a glimpse into anything different.

A marvelously Chekhovian drama of mythic proportions! The characters are so alive, throwing themselves against every painful brick wall they can find (and each other). While I felt terrible for their suffering, I was also much amused. Americans heartbroken in the pissing-down English seaside where the English get to triumph over them, albeit politely. The musical suggestions add a dash of irony to every scene, as structural under-girdings and tone clues. Lovely.

Such a sad moment, especially the discrepancy between the Palestinian character and the Canadian. As Simon imagines them, their concerns, their cultures are so incredibly distinct from each other, I feel acute embarrassment and shame in a good way - the best discomfort there is - a play that makes us aware of our shortcomings so that we may do better.

Quite delicious! A comedy to sink our teeth into!

Sapience is a beautifully written play that gives us a fascinating look into difference and how we as humans connect or miss connecting with each other based on the various ways we manage our differences, how communication can succeed or fail on the slimmest of edges. I was so moved by the light hand of Burbano that inspires deep meditations into the nature of our mortality and our creativity. Lovely work!

Super-fun, theatrical play that has great roles for older actors. I particularly love how immensely capable Claire is. Beardsley's NEST is highly relatable. In 74 days my son will start college, so this could be my life only with a lot more laughs!

The idea of the Book of Life has always been awe-inspiring to me. Lang invents a beautiful and moving story that seems to me to be less about queerness and more about any identify and how we can become ourselves in the absence of our parents. Grief can't even begin until we can accept the finality of death. Birdie's search and what she finds are important for all of us, and I hope the play will get produced often and for many.