Recommended by Lainie Vansant

Scott finds a fascinating line between gross-out humor and social commentary in SIBLING RIVALRIES. These boys' exaggerated misadventures are a hilarious train wreck you can't look away from but also represent very real, concrete issues that face not only Black students, but also Black professionals and Black people living in a racist society. Check it out!

This play has great heart and a poetic voice. The voices and dreams of the young people in this play are honest and lovely. I think young people will genuinely connect with this script, so read and produce it!

I love learning things from a good science play, and Sapience did not disappoint! Burbano also uses the play to bring up fascinating questions about neurodivergence and loneliness, among other big ideas. There's a lot going on here (in the best way), and it's best to experience it for yourself - give this play a read!

This play reminded me of Water by the Spoonful in all the best ways - it has a diverse cast whose racial, religious, and socio-economic identities deeply affect the plot, it reflects 21st century reality beautifully, it thinks outside the box, and it lets us travel around the world. It is unique in its willingness to give the audience a glimpse into the mourning process of people and cultures outside the US, though, and that really stuck with me beyond the first read.

What an innovative and thought-provoking piece! Gonzalez uses a variety of theatrical tools to create an immersive experience for the audience which asks big questions and refuses to give the answers. Sure to leave audiences with lots to talk about and hopefully inspire some action as well!

The moral ambiguity in this play is fascinating - while you can't condone the characters' behavior, their flaws make them interesting, and Romeo does a great job not letting you write them off completely. It's a beautiful Alzheimer's play and a mid-life crisis play with some beautiful imagery to boot. Check it out!

This play is adorable, fun, and full of heart. I'm sure it would be a ton of fun for kids to play and stretch their comedic muscles with, and it's grounded enough in truth to make it really worth doing. Read and produce it!

I listened to the Parsnip Ship's recording of this play and thoroughly enjoyed the chance to see into these characters' lives for a moment and reflect on some of the privileges I take for granted. Johnson explores a variety of Black experiences to create interesting and life-altering stakes!

This play is unique and delightful. It challenged a lot of my views about the world - in a good way - and it would make for a fun project for directors, designers, and actors alike!

I had the pleasure of seeing a recorded production of this play by LaSalle High School, and it was a delight! The kids seemed to have fun with the characters, the arc is clear and clean, and the end is heartwarming. Just the thing we need in these tough times!