Recommended by Lainie Vansant

This play has a lot of serious, painful themes hidden behind delightful comedy, and it works in the best way! I dramaturged its production at the Mizzou New Play Series and the actors and audience thoroughly enjoyed exploring its depth and laughing at its lighter moments.

This play is a beautiful little memory that speaks volumes about life and loss. It has great specificity and reads like poetry -- a sweet, sad breath of fresh air.

Sklenar's signature magical realism adds a fascinating level to this brutal and touching family drama. The characters are clear and distinct, the mystery is tense, and the stakes are high. It would make a great directing or acting project for emerging artists - give it a read!

This is a sweet, heartbreaking look at how hard and how important it is to remember the people we love, and as a bonus it's a great monologue for a young actor to take a swing at. Check it out!

I'm sitting here, tearing up at my desk as I read Robert's heart-wrenching, gut-wrenching, poetic play about gun violence in the US. This is a powerful piece for a powerful performer or performers, and it's sure to inspire powerful directorial concepts as well. Let's break some hearts and inspire some action -- produce this play!

This is macabre but really fun, and I think it would be a delightful challenge for both actors. Who doesn't love a little comic book revenge?

This play balances heartbreak and joy beautifully and provides great opportunities for young actors who want to tackle a period piece and a touching LGBTQ+ story at the same time -- and in just ten minutes! Jones's heart shines through here, and if you haven't read her work yet, this is a great starting point!

A very thought-provoking piece about homelessness in the United States today. I certainly learned something from reading it!

This play offers a fascinating glimpse into the interactions between Israel and Palestine in a beautifully human way. It has great roles for women in a variety of ages, and as an added bonus, you can hear Goldman-Sherman's thoughts on the process of making it if you listen on The Parsnip Ship - they are fascinating!

This play is so sweet without being cloying. Hageman captures young voices beautifully as always and seamlessly blends comedy and drama in this lovely ten minute moment. Check it out!