Recommended by Julie Zaffarano

A play that makes you hold your breath as you see two people looking sadly at their broken relationship. The finality of their break up on moving day forces them into a goodbye that neither seems to want to say. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Well done.

Vansant hits the nail on the head within this fun play about job interviewing. It’s tough deciding which “self” you should put forward when you want and need that job. A funny play that teaches us to trust our ourselves.

When this endearing dysfunctional family gathers for a summer holiday, swords are drawn and no prisoners are taken. A hilarious, non-stop ride. Thank you, Sheila Rinear, for a truly funny play.

Pure fun for audiences and a tremendous opportunity for actors to play these “over the top” characters. Would love to see this on stage.

A seemingly “normal” commute with fun and witty banter that leads you in one enjoyable direction. But then Bavaso pulls the rug under you with a marvelous twist. Well done!

Hovanesian has created a character audiences will love to hate and will delight when he is smacked in his smug privilege. Strong dialog with a clever twist.

Funny, sweet, and nostalgic — everything you want in a holiday play. The struggle of keeping truly connected in a world of technology is real — and beautifully resolved in this play. Donna Hoke is a genius.

A slyly crafted tale where women take the law into their own hands and audiences cheer for them. Dark and twisted, this play will have you guessing until the last line.

I laughed out loud reading this gem. While short in time, this play speaks volumes about our current society.

I’ll never hear “All I Want for Christmas is You” without thinking of this dark and edgy comedy. A haunting piece perfect for a night of non-traditional holiday shorts.