Recommended by Lainie Vansant

A beautiful story about love and new life. This story handles struggle and hope beautifully with lots of complex Black women in the center of the story. I would love to see this staged!

This play's twists and turns pull the reader (and audience, I'm sure) along. I know I was holding my breath to see what would happen next and I was fully engaged in figuring out what was happening now. The subtext here is masterfully written, and this would make a great addition to a course covering that topic!

Matthews explores the differences between a hashtag and a person in this moving and inspiring piece. This is sure to be an exciting piece for directors to work on!

This is a sweet, fun play about the burdens we don't realize we're putting on our children. Lots of heart and great moments between these two young people.

I listened to a reading of GHOST STORY on At the Table (for free! You should listen there too!) and found the twists and turns of the story to be engaging and exciting as the magic of the piece unfolds. This tight two-hander would be perfect for an intimate space at a regional or community theatre!

This fun, unique musical has a really nice indie vibe while still maintaining the Christmas story that draws December audiences. The characters face real struggles and ask real questions, and the songs dominate my playlist from Thanksgiving to January. If your theatre is looking for something a little different for the holiday season that will still make your audiences happy, this is the musical for you!

Thought-provoking and poetic, this piece addresses big issues with a compassionate eye and a lyrical touch. Check it out!

This is a great ten minute moment with well-crafted discoveries for the audience. The tech is easy and the characters feel authentic -- perfect for ten minute play fests and scene work!

This protagonist is faced with an unsolvable dilemma, inspiring a wide range of emotions and conflict. There's a lot for a good actor to sink his teeth into here.

This show is so much fun! If you're having a bad day and you want a show that'll make you smile, give this one a read!