Recommended by Quinn Xavier Hernandez

There is an intimacy that Steve Yockey finds with the disturbed that transcends everything else I’ve ever read. REYKJAVÍK is overflowing with gorgeous pieces of dialogue, mystifying theatrical feats, and a vulnerability that would make it a delight and challenge to tackle in production. I am thrilled that this play is being done at Actor's Express as I am desperate to see it! #PlaywrightPlug

Bursting with magic, ALL WE KNOW IS NOT ENOUGH delivers a powerful message about seeking help and distractions in life. Darcy Parker Bruce’s flow is amazing and practically effortless as she glides between her two vastly different settings. The character of the dragon is also an amazingly fun challenge that any creative team would love to tackle. #PlaywrightPlug

Deftly clever and intensely intriguing from the start, THE MOMENT BEFORE IT ALL WENT WRONG keeps readers on their toes. David Hilder’s characters are emotionally rich, mentally complex, and his use of space is beyond compare. #PlaywrightPlug

Tira Palmquist weaves a highly political set of topics into a pure and poetic tapestry. THE WAY NORTH is just flawless, filled with complexity and a powerful set of characters that turn what could very easily be a black and white play into a perfectly shaded masterpiece. A must read, for sure. #PlaywrightPlug

Bone-chilling and wonderfully dark, IN THE FOREST, SHE GREW FANGS bursts with theatricality and intimacy. Stephen Spotswood has taken the typical fairytale narrative and transmogrified it into a twisted, bloodthirsty, and thrilling tale filled with incredibly complex characters that will leave you wanting more, long after reading THE END. #PlaywrightPlug

Emily Hageman has a knack for getting to the heart of those tear-jerking, heart-pounding, sob-inducing hotspots in our lives and making them accessible for younger actors. BACK COVER is a beautiful story about growth, adjustment, love, loss, and the learning from history. It’s incredibly poignant, easy to relate to, and would be a joy on stage. #PlaywrightPlug

Vibrant, quirky, heartbreakingly vulnerable, and deliciously honest, TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ANYONE DO THIS is an intimate examination of love, loss, and acceptance. Jennifer Lane walks a very thin line eloquently, balancing her characters’ needs, wants, secrets, and admissions with perfect poise. A delightful read and I’m dying to see this staged! #PlaywrightPlug

James Hutchison masterfully executes the rule of three in this delightfully quick comedy. FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS AND A PACK OF SMOKES is funny, perfectly paced, and pure fun. #PlaywrightPlug

A heartwarming play about facing one’s fears, THE GREAT FISH & JONAH is a delightful piece of theatre bursting with creative challenges. Matthew Weaver immediately delights by placing this story in the Whale- I mean, Great Fish’s belly and keeps things exciting through dialogue and a thrilling battle with a giant squid. #PlaywrightPlug

Delightfully campy and stuffed with musical hits that take on a whole new meaning, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH is pure, unadulterated fun. Taylor Mercado Owen successfully amps up the cheesiness of 80s slasher flicks, excessive gore and all, to make an oddball piece of theatre that one won’t soon forget. #PlaywrightPlug