Recommended by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

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    Chris Soucy, you evil genius. Emphasis on evil. And also genius. This was terrifying, and so good. I love this twist on Erstwhile.

    Chris Soucy, you evil genius. Emphasis on evil. And also genius. This was terrifying, and so good. I love this twist on Erstwhile.

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    Even slightly dimwitted serial bank robbers deserve love. David Lipschutz's take on the given title of Erstwhile is clever, hilarious, and charming. So fun.

    Even slightly dimwitted serial bank robbers deserve love. David Lipschutz's take on the given title of Erstwhile is clever, hilarious, and charming. So fun.

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    Is this allowed? Transcribing our not-so-secret zooms into a play. I did not get the notice that we were being recorded. Brent, look it up and tell me if this is allowed. Apparently I'm a tired, two-bit joke, and I'm okay with that. Just happy to be included. Hilarious from the cast list on. Thank you, John Busser, for making me laugh out loud, several times no less. Also, did anyone ban John?

    Is this allowed? Transcribing our not-so-secret zooms into a play. I did not get the notice that we were being recorded. Brent, look it up and tell me if this is allowed. Apparently I'm a tired, two-bit joke, and I'm okay with that. Just happy to be included. Hilarious from the cast list on. Thank you, John Busser, for making me laugh out loud, several times no less. Also, did anyone ban John?

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    I mean who doesn't love a witty Hallmark parody, but then, wham bam thank you ma'am, things take quite an unexpected turn. So entertaining! So unexpected! Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, you clever, clever girl.

    I mean who doesn't love a witty Hallmark parody, but then, wham bam thank you ma'am, things take quite an unexpected turn. So entertaining! So unexpected! Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, you clever, clever girl.

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    Cathro takes us on an unexpected, emotional, and poignant journey on how a "re-gift" can affect a couple who has suffered unimaginable loss and the differences of processing grief. So much is told, and unspoken, is this beautiful short play. I would love to see this developed into a longer play.

    Cathro takes us on an unexpected, emotional, and poignant journey on how a "re-gift" can affect a couple who has suffered unimaginable loss and the differences of processing grief. So much is told, and unspoken, is this beautiful short play. I would love to see this developed into a longer play.

  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: An Awkward Conversation on the Way to the Ice Dispenser (short) by David Hilder
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    Most of the time, when reading a play, it's easiest to focus on the dialogue and relationshps. But with "An Awkward Conversation...", Hilder creates a dramatic visual where our imagination is taken to a terrifying place, including the horror of what possibly comes next.

    Most of the time, when reading a play, it's easiest to focus on the dialogue and relationshps. But with "An Awkward Conversation...", Hilder creates a dramatic visual where our imagination is taken to a terrifying place, including the horror of what possibly comes next.

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  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: The Divorce Reunion by Sam Heyman
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    A very interesting take on the affects of divorce on adult children. Heyman delves deeply into the relationship of half-siblings, lost time, and estrangement in this wonderfully written and heartfelt short play.

    A very interesting take on the affects of divorce on adult children. Heyman delves deeply into the relationship of half-siblings, lost time, and estrangement in this wonderfully written and heartfelt short play.

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  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: The Wild Turducken by Peter Fenton
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    Peter Fenton broaches two really difficult topics to discuss, especially with kids, politics and divorce, in a lovely way. I love that a strange family tradition can turn into an opportunity for connection and honesty.

    Peter Fenton broaches two really difficult topics to discuss, especially with kids, politics and divorce, in a lovely way. I love that a strange family tradition can turn into an opportunity for connection and honesty.

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  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED by Christopher Soucy
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    See, this is what happens when you're isolated and have no real friends. You become, weird. Which then makes for a really hilarious play of course. And it definitely took a turn and went there, if you know what I mean. I may now have to read the other 8 to get a sliver of understanding of Christopher Soucy's strange mind.

    See, this is what happens when you're isolated and have no real friends. You become, weird. Which then makes for a really hilarious play of course. And it definitely took a turn and went there, if you know what I mean. I may now have to read the other 8 to get a sliver of understanding of Christopher Soucy's strange mind.

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  • Hilary Bluestein-Lyons: This Is Not the Cotswolds and You’re Not Cameron Diaz by Philip Middleton Williams
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    Apparently some people went to too many rock concerts in their youth. This hilarious play of misunderstandings really is more about how a couple truly love each other, regardless of what the other one says, or what they think they said.

    Apparently some people went to too many rock concerts in their youth. This hilarious play of misunderstandings really is more about how a couple truly love each other, regardless of what the other one says, or what they think they said.

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