Recommended by Paul Donnelly

Poor lonely, abandoned, and hurt Elise is not feeling the holiday spirit. It takes Clara, a long abandoned Christmas-tree topper, to help her see the light. Elise is sympathetic and Clara is a comedic gem. This is a sometimes wistful, sometimes witty celebration of Christmas traditions and personal redemption.

This is a painfully funny and very realistic slice of contemporary life. The father's frustration with technology and the child's frustration with the father are both vividly rendered. Things move along at quite the brisk clip as all the frustration builds, but ultimately the family bond endures. True confession, replace child of with niece and we have a portrait of a call I have been part of.

Devastating. Utterly devastating. It is painful to consider that the lockdown drills so vividly rendered are actually a part of life for students today. The progression from five to seventeen is well-articulated. The final scene is almost unbearable for its intensity and the unspoken tragic potential. This is a powerful, important and compelling work that should be seen widely. I hope many high school students take up the offer to perform this play royalty free.

Discovering the unique and amusing premise of this play is a real delight. But so is the entire journey with these two endearing women and their enviable friendship. So many witty lines along way make this work a comic gem.

What a witty and imaginative depiction of a well-intentioned effort to remember a lost love one. Even if the loss came in ironic circumstances that skew attempts at memorializing. The three friends are clearly drawn, with unique voices and perspectives. As a cautionary tale, this play will lead me to closely monitor my consumption of donuts.

What starts out as a witty satire on a new variation on a tired anti-Semitic trope, deepens into a serious meditation on issues of cultural identity, moral imperatives, and personal responsibility. The unresolved ending will certainly promote vigorous post-show discussions.

What a lovely depiction of the connection between two women in love. We join Beth in her initial anxiety over Margaret's reaction to her proposal and celebrate when Margaret's true intention is revealed.

What a glorious riff on the Scottish Play! Being King and Queen hasn't panned out quite as they expected so Lady M decides they Need a Little Christmas. Skewed references to the Scottish Play abound, creating a delirious sense of fun. I really can't stress enough how clever and funny this play is.

An utterly haunting depiction of a unique horror visited on an innocent teen-aged girl. Gripping from the start, this monologue didn't let go long after I finished reading. I was so shaken I had to step away before attempting to write a recommendation. This is a most original and unforgettable work.

What a witty look at AI's shortcomings in the production of art. Could there still be a place in the brave new world of AI for actual human creativity? The greed of those who would attempt to pass off AI production as art also gets its comeuppance. All in all, a very funny play with a most satisfying resolution.