Recommended by Lainie Vansant

This play captures a little bit of what it's like to be in a teenager's head - it stays far from Disney channel camp, but still gives an ending that warms the heart.

Hood's snark and heart bring humanity to these larger-than-life characters. It's a joy to read, and I imagine it would be a joy to perform.

This play is a creative, scientific, time-warping trip with ghosts, clones, strong women, and a lot of brutal honesty. It pushes the edge of what theatre can do and is sure to leave audiences plenty to talk about over drinks after the final curtain. Gunderson's work is always a pleasure, and this play is no exception.

Gonzales's words clip along delightfully, and the language he uses is so fun. These roles would be a lot of fun to play and watch.

This monologue is sweet and innocent while still holding on to its pointed importance. Love it.

This play is both tender and brutal, about family coming together despite terrible differences. It's an optimistic story about human connection overcoming differences, something we desperately need more of in the world today.

Hageman's charming comedy makes the pain in this play that much more of a punch in the gut. This play is about trying to smile through tears, and that is just what I found myself doing as a reader. It's a treasure.

This monologue is honest, human, and heart-breaking. Barbot captures natural human speech and makes it poetic. It's a beautiful piece, and you should read it.

Moran's Miriam is feisty and fun - she would be a delight to play. This play takes Biblical characters and makes them both human and funny. It's a treat.

A comedic monologue with a sweet ending, this little nugget helps us question what's really behind the perfect lives our friends portray in Christmas cards.