Recommended by Ryan M. Bultrowicz

A complex and well-navigated exploration of the very most human aspects of relationships. The central question about compromise and adaption is thoughtfully tackled with the depth that it requires. Donnelly created a fantastic play that would prompt an audience to reflect on the essence of love and the balance of relationships.

An absolutely magnificent surrealist horror tragicomedy (that should be enough to get you to check this out) centered around love and guilt. Kantor's ability to swiftly leverage the supernatural to explore raw fragments of the human experience is deftly captivating. This would make a fantastic addition to any theatre's short play festival lineup!

A hilarious piece that explores the tension between artistry and artificial intelligence. Personifying the AI and looping it into the conversation regarding ethicality is brilliant and just plain fun. I would love to see this one produced!

The premise of this play is hilarious enough on its own, but Kingsley truly has a talent for the natural ebbs and flows of comedic dialogue. Timely references, outrageously fun interactions, and an excitingly striking climactic moment! Audiences will love this play, I have no doubt about that!

An exploration of persistence, companionship, and human nature – all tackled expertly via two sock puppets in a post-apocalyptic Taco Bell parking lot. Humor and absurdity contrast the grim setting in a wonderfully invigorating way. Also, quite culturally relevant as we’ve, surely, all experienced a longing for normalcy in the face of extreme circumstances.

Carnes has crafted an amazing piece that deftly redefines Botticelli’s famed subject, not as a silent object of desire, but as a vibrant, empowered woman pushing back against the constraints of her era. Look no further for a scintillating dive into art history and gender politics! Super fun - I'm sure it'd be an absolute joy to see on stage.

"Kaylee and Adelyn" leverages its rhythmic dialogue to delve into the themes of identity, grief, and resilience. It's also a play that leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for the beauty and fragility of human connection - I imagine this would leave quite the impact on a live audience as well. Produce it!

Societal power dynamics and victimhood explored through cleverly anthropomorphized characters. Authentic, unsettling, and a reminder of real-world injustices and imbalances that plague our society.

A touching piece that skillfully navigates through stereotypes, systemic oppression, and internalized expectations. This is a great example of an authentic commentary on assimilation and the loss of cultural identity.

Malakhow's dialogue is absolutely brilliant - I was so consistently endeared and entertained during my read. The three characters driving this story are so compelling and authentic you start to feel as if you really know them. Lots of humorous moments (still laughing about a Chris Evans joke in here) balanced well with the more poignant revelations embedded into this script, I highly recommend checking this out.