Recommended by Lainie Vansant

Such a clever premise. This play captures a true feeling through a very theatrical structure. It's a fun read and would surely be fun to watch as well!

This play is creative and compassionate in so many ways - the way it jumps through time, the way it sympathizes with its protagonist, the way it doesn't show That One Relationship but writes Monica in such a way that you don't even care to see it. It's a great blend of simplicity and complexity, making it a great contender for production. Check it out!

"Insert Token" is a clever play with engaging characters, high stakes, and a strong message. It's also a game in and of itself, intriguing, engaging, and easy to read.

A sweet little nugget for three or more women, it'll make you smile, warm your heart, and help you believe in love in its many variations.

A whirlwind of times and loves and drugs and punk rock, this play is a trip that is definitely worth taking. Somehow Burbano made me love her characters in spite of the terrible things in the name of punk rock. They are deep and specific roles that Latinx women and non-binary folx will be thrilled to sink their teeth into.

This is a beautifully constructed piece - the characters are fascinating, and the reader/audience gets little hints about what's going on and why all the way up to the last page. It has great roles for two mature women, and those roles are powerful and commanding. "Once I Was a Kingdom" is timely and creative - check it out!

A gorgeous piece about the stories we tell and the shame we try to hide, often to our own detriment. And inter-generational forgiveness. Beautiful, as always, and full of possibilities for production.

This play is an engaging and exciting read, and it offers a lot for productions as well. Walker layers the challenges of dementia over an already challenging family dynamic to create deep, exciting characters that actors will be happy to sink their teeth into, including a great role for an actress in her 50s-60s. This would be great in an intimate community theater, but producers and readers of all stripes should check it out!

Clearly, Weaver did a lot of research to bring these odd little penguins to life. This play is surprisingly serious and deep for a show with a cast of penguins, but it would still be a lot of fun to work with. Check it out!

The poetry and theatricality of this piece are breathtaking and ensure that no two productions will be quite the same. It would be fascinating to see, but it's also a delight to read, ponder, and, I'm sure, produce!