Recommended by Lainie Vansant

What a delight - important, interesting, and written with an engaging voice. It would be a pleasure to perform and an inspiration to see.

So funny and quirky - a story about being yourself and moving on from old friends, things that high schoolers will almost certainly relate to - full of nerdy Harry Potter references that are so on point. It's a delight to read and would surely be a delight to perform.

Teenage boys get written in and as a lot of bad stereotypes, but these young men are both masculine and honest. Their playfulness is endearing, and their emotions are scary to them, but they push through it for their friend. A delight to read, and surely a delight to see produced as well.

If you enjoyed the film "Eighth Grade," you MUST read this play. Even if you didn't- Simpson has created a visceral, ethereal piece that captures the oddness of middle schoolers and drew me in, even as someone far from that time of life. This is a very real not-quite-coming-of-age story and should be read and produced many times over!

This play is somehow very real and very mysterious, hanging in a real-life liminal space between life and death with beautiful stories and high stakes. So easy to stage with such a big pay-off, do it!

A fascinating adaptation/imagining of these characters post-Cyrano. Poetic and fascinating, a great choice for students exploring more about the original play and more. Give it a read!

This play warmed my heart and brought a sweet, inspired tear to my eye. Reynolds-Knott captures the essence of women helping women despite the fact that the reckless spirit of the young is determined to dismiss the wisdom of their parents. Produce it - It would be a joy to watch!

An interesting take on the reality of the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" trope and relationships between men and women more generally. Light-hearted but insightful, it's worth a read!

Anyone who has been around a family member dealing with dementia will recognize moments in this play that might be a dance. It's beautiful to read, and I'm sure it would be beautiful to stage. Theatres up for an artistically satisfying challenge should definitely do so.

Rose fits a lot of drama into this short play without making it feel like too much. Her characters are rich and interesting, and the concept is both creative and heart-wrenching. It's a pleasure to read!