Recommended by Paul Donnelly

The urgency of representation comes to the fore in this biting and theatrically vibrant play. The irony of Jason's voice not being heard speaks volumes. The horror of the phrase "autistic enough" will resonate for me for a long time to come.

The lovely reversal is the perfect button on this witty and engaging play. Katherine's misapprehension, which builds to a high dudgeon, is artfully skewered. I hope her late grandmother proves to be as interesting as the grandmother's neighbor!

How does someone come to appreciate the role of a mentor in their life? This is the question explored in this subtle and engaging monologue. Vivid portraits of both Madame and the narrator emerge organically as the narrative unfolds. There is much to admire in this ultimately moving piece.

This play is a vividly theatrical exploration of queer life - its joys and its perils. Declan's choice to enter a world where queer lives are central leave Nate and Adam with hard choices to make. Nate's lies and fears mask his role in Declan's disappearance, the truth of which challenges all the compelling denizens of this gripping narrative.

This scathing satire of the addiction to social media is gripping, demonic fun. Asmodeus perfectly expresses the jealousy, self-doubt and anger that doom-scrolling can inspire. The introduction of Cellphone takes things to another level of hilarity. This is a resonant and riotous trip.

Old friends navigate old wounds and new ones as they attempt to reconnect after years of estrangement. Monarch butterflies form a lovely backdrop and offer a lovely metaphor for the change Molly must embrace, however reluctantly. Janet's forgiveness is offered with a bracing dose of pragmatism as she works through her feelings of abandonment and betrayal. That these friends face hard truths gives the hope that the friendship can move forward.

This gripping, gritty, and deeply moving monologue honors the horrific impact of PTSD and the difficult journey to at least partial recovery. The Combat Veteran's breaking point and its consequences are truly heart-rending. I am struggling to do justice to the power of this work, both moment to moment and cumulatively. This is one that will stay with me for a long time to come.

A wonderful salute to classic screwball comedies with fast-talking reporters, lovers in denial, and a race to a scoop. The snappy dialogue creates momentum that hurtles us through the narrative twists and turns. Special Correspondent is witty, engaging, and builds to a most satisfying pay-off.

This urgent drama of unique family dysfunction, individual and societal rituals, the vagaries of grief, and the hard road to self-acceptance is populated with four distinctive and compelling family members. Fran's ultimate acceptance of her authentic self offers a path to liberation and relief to the other family members. I can only imagine how vivid it would be to see this play with the stim behaviors fully realized. However, just reading it is a powerful experience.

What an unexpected comedy about a not so fond farewell! There is wit in the set up and painful humor in the pay off.