Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

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,

This play is so sweet, so hysterically funny that I read it twice and intend to read it again, Pre-wedding doubts are usually about “what am I getting into?” - but Eddie’s concern is for Richard. They ARE the perfect couple.

A lovely play about self acceptance and how we manage our “baggage” during different stages of our lives. Warm and hopeful, without being overly sweet. Well done.

A new twist on the classic tale of Robin Hood and Marion. Intrigue, battles, and romance. This large cast play is an excellent choice for a high school production. Refreshing to see so many solid female roles in this genre.

Another brilliant play by Ian August. A glimpse of what happens when someone is juggling life and the unthinkable. We come to love Donna and her unwitting humor, so when she reaches her breaking point, we want to wrap her in our arms. I was fortunate to see this show performed in Philly by Sabrina Profit and cried. Well done.

The devastation of loss is so thick in this play, you can almost taste it. As Carol grasps for something to help her understand, she is treated with simple empathy. Burdick gives hope in the wake of the shared and senseless tragedy through humanity.

Clever, funny, and frightening. “Sh*t Train is a dark satire of office life and employer/employee relationships. In this fast paced world, there are so many rules, there are no rules. This play is for everyone who has had a psycho boss — which is just about everyone.

Fun twists and turns in this family play. Parents have been embarrassing their children since beginning of time, but love and acceptance transcend the cringes. Well done.