Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

A touching and timely story that reminds us how we are all human and connected. Megan Schumacher’s gripping play gives us new perspective and makes us examine our own place in a complicated world.

A sweetly heartfelt story about a mother and daughter who share their perspectives about their place in the world. Although appearing fiercely protective of their opinions, they are able to respect and learn from each other’s views.

Beautifully crafted, heart breaking play. “In Full Bloom” demonstrates Paige Zubel’s brilliance for creating simple, authentic stories from the heart. I cried. Brava, Paige Zubel.

The behind the scenes story of an intimacy that develops when people brought together professionally for an intensive time and trying to navigate it when that time is ending.

A sweet and funny play for all ages. Enjoyable with a message about learning to care for and understand others, Perfect for middle and high school. Would be a great addition to a Halloween One Act festival.

Hahahaha! I laughed out loud while reading this hilarious piece that depicts the trials of a play reading in development. Fast paced and witty, I agree with another reviewer and wished I had written it first. So much fun.

Hernandez has created a haunting play that will keep an audience at the edge of their seats. The struggles are real — life and death — as our fears for the characters are realized. I’ll be thinking about this play for a long time. Excellent female roles. Bravo!

OMG, Yes! John Bavoso’s witty and compelling play is a smart and engaging commentary of our time. Fantastic mix of authentic and over the top characters. Would love to see this produced.

Thank you, Jennifer O’Grady, for writing this piece about racism in the performance industry. A reminder that, while things have improved, we still have a long way to go.

“Who Will Sing for Lena” is a one woman play told in the voice of Lena, a victim of abuse who is killed when she finally and desperately fights back. A gripping and authentic narrative, this play transports the audience to the 1940s, while keeping us grounded in its relevance today. Janice Liddell’s gifts of imagery and a story well told are extensive. I’m excited to read more of this playwright’s work,