Recommended by Paul Donnelly

This is a charming, charming romantic comedy with a lovely twist ending. It wittily illuminates the inevitable truth that you can never fool a mother.

Stacy struggle mightily to end her self-flagellating relationship with her scale. She must also overcome the internalized messages of body-shaming and self-depravation that give the scale its power. Her struggle is depicted quite wittily in Step on Me.

There's not much more oppressive than a nosy, self-righteous busy-body and Rachel Feeny-Williams has created a portrait of a full-blooded and horrifying one in Helen. It is a pity that Jane is called upon to defend her life choices and heartening that she does so so eloquently.

So much longing and discontent are roiling under the surface of a seemingly mundane exchange between a married couple. Dissecting the neighbors leads to projection and misdirection and ultimately and subtly reveals Char's true desolation.

The historical setting and well-drawn characters draw us in, but it is the subtle revelation of subtext that gives this play its enormous power and impact.

A poignant and a bit melancholy reflection on a father/daughter bond and the imperative to move forward as circumstances demand. These are two lovely, decent people struggling to maintain their connection while dealing with unwelcome life changes. There is a lyrical quality to the dialogue that makes the piece all the more engaging.

Comic self-absorption meets poignant longing in this compelling look at some aspects of motherhood. Lou masks her secret from Heather, which makes the truth she shares with her husband all the more shattering.

This is a gripping exploration of one woman's rescue from domestic violence. The play builds subtly and inexorably from a seemingly banal neighborly encounter to a mission of real urgency. These characters are well-defined and engaging and the final reveal is a moving surprise.

An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.

An aspiring death metal band has to deal with a blizzard of disappointments and surprises as well as an actual blizzard. Can the dream survive? Read, better yet produce, this play to get the amusing answer.