Recommended by Shaun Leisher

A play about a daughter trying to reconnect with her mother. A play about a mother who has chosen to live in a world of fantasy instead of a real one with her family. Loved how the setting comes alive in this play. Would love to see this produced and witness what a skilled set designer could do with this piece.

I loved the way that this play plays with time and life events of our main character. Chale is such a unique character that you can't help but root for. I loved the use of the ensemble to make the noises. Creative use of stage directions. Would love to see this play produced.

What delightfully weird little play. A play that's about ambition and legacy. Loved how this play both celebrates skaters of the past while also looking at someone who dreams of being a future star in the sport. I really loved how bizarre this play got and how much heart it has.

A touching short play about death and remembering. A virtual play that really works. Would love to see this performed.

Two-hander about what it means to be altruistic. This play has a lot to say about the human condition and what it means to help others. Wilson and Danni are both tryin their hardest to fix their lives. Wilson after a separation from his wife and Danni after some less than ethical financial dealings. This feel like a real "odd couple" situation. These characters really know how to push each other's buttons but I'm glad that they get to see the humanity in each other. Produce this play

I really loved this play and how it honestly portrays people in recovery. Being sober doesn't mean that we get everything perfect. These characters make mistakes and do things that hurt each other yet they are still worthy of a addiction-free life. These characters feel so real. As someone in recovery myself, I connected with all of them. I'm so excited that plays like this exist. We need more works of theatre about people getting sober. Loved the connection with David Bowie.

A phenomenal riff on the Greeks that will stay with me for a long time. A play where the setting is as alive and vibrant as any character. Can't wait to see what a lighting and sound designer can do to create the chilling tone of this play. The characters here are written perfectly with their Greek counterparts while also giving them their own personality and agency. A harrowing look at the drug epidemic of the late 1980s and just how many lives that can be impacted by it.

A fantastic riff on Brecht that takes a heartbreaking look at the climate crisis. Loved the songs in the play and how they move the story along. Loved how strong Flor is and how she is willing to do whatever it takes to create a stable future for her family. She is a deeply flawed character but you can't help but root for her. All of these characters are looking for ways to exploit people in the face of tragedy. I was so moved by this play and need to see it produced.

Chilling play about what it means to tell the truth to friends. A play filled with people that are weighed down by their secrets until a demon forces them to be open. A brilliant ensemble piece with great roles for young actors and great opportunities for a creative director and adventurous designers. I was so moved by how frail this friendship felt at times and how honesty was the only method to strengthen it. This has a lot to say about issues like sexual assault and generational trauma.

Loved the playful nature of this play. Loved all the tongue twisters and how much things shift tonally. This play definitely goes to some dark places. I'd love to see what an actor does with the Nephew character. A play about acting exercises and the unwise choices we make in life.