Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

"Competitive Bingo" by Everett Robert brings a whole new level to coopetition. What starts out as a slow night in a sleepy town escalates to a creepy pitch. Very fun for actors and audience.

"Creation: A Frankenstein Story" by Monica Cross is a blend of the original book with a theatrical emphasis of character study. We feel strongly that the "monster" is not a monster -- and we are called to examine the "monster" inside of us.

Like so many of Asher Wyndham's characters, I want to bring Britney to my home -- feed her, give her a cool drink, and a hug. Britney is a fighter and she will be an awesome mom. But she needs a break! Much love to all the Britneys out there. Thank you, Asher, for reminding us who is behind the counter and behind the forced smile.

"The Witch Trial of Margery" shows that rumors and falsehoods can be conquered by reason. It is also a reminder that very often reason and facts are ignored and hysteria take their place. Adam Richter makes us care for Margery and breath a sigh of relief in her behalf. Well done.

"Here's Hoping" by Philip Middleton Williams is a powerful play that packs intense emotions in sixteen short pages. Although (thankfully) medical science has made advances since this play was written, the story of the human condition -- the fears and need for human connection -- are just as relevant today.

Steve G. Martin takes us into the world of the future through the lens of teenagers. I love seeing that, even far into the future, teens are still teens. A heartfelt play that gives us hope for humanity.

"Manes before Dames" is a beautifully layered play -- very funny and heartfelt. The struggles are real and human. Love that the characters are lions and lionesses (the pride community metaphor is fantastic). Well done.

What a fun and creepy (in all the best ways) play! DC Cathro creates a world where ghosts are the norm, but the neighbors are something more difficult to deal with. This play would be super fun to stage.

I laughed out loud at the hysterical, over-the-top romantic comedy be Greg Vovos. I would love to meet these characters, but would run away if that ever happened. Great fun for audience and actors.

I am so glad Lynn Millar has written this fascinating play about Dr. Marie Equi. A very engaging and informative work. This story needs to be heard by everyone, especially our youth. Well done.