Recommended by Rebecca Kane

I want to live a lifetime in the world of Tishk and Brady, even though Scott Sickles successfully pulled off the realism of this kind of romance, meaning often devastating and terrifying -- it would be worth it if it means I get to see every inch of their layered life together. The violence is gripping but the love is so, so real. I can't wait to see more of this play as well as other full-length works by Scott. Seaside Tragedies made a follower out of me!

Devastating from every angle... yet it left me with a feeling of hope as well. The multifaceted emotional ride this took me on in such a short amount of time truly shows the playwright's technical skills. Moughon uncovered a story in the all-too-prevalent tales of school shootings that is new, smart, and so worth telling.

Besides being a thoroughly interesting concept and a devastatingly well-executed comedic drama, I'm impressed with the respect and depth Portman showed for her characters' struggles. I've suffered from similar mental health issues as Boatswain and it means a lot to me to have him representing OCD and intrusive thoughts on stage properly. Thank you for the work you put in, Bridgette -- it pays off amazingly in this touching, layered play.

Everything about this play works, from the details dropped in anecdotes from the characters' histories that just devastate you, to the overall arc of a complicated friendship between two well-crafted women. Everett has an exquisite grasp on the pain of grief from multiple angles, but substantial moments of humor and love keep it hopeful. This play is a cathartic experience that I have a feeling we'll be seeing as a mainstay in theatres across the country soon -- and that day can't come soon enough for me as an audience member.

Every bit of this felt all too real. You can easily feel how overwhelmed this character is -- it would be a joy to see this performed live one day. I also loved the realism yet nice rhythm in the way a character this age and situation would speak.

Just had the pleasure of taking the version posted by the Talisman Theatre. The ending completely knocks the wind out of you in the best way possible. Talk about payoff! Thanks to Vivian for giving me a piece with so many different emotions tugging at my heartstrings (and in such an incredibly short amount of time, no less).

What a gem to find on the NPX homepage -- finally a play that attacks sizism with humor, frankness, and innovation. I applaud E.K. Doolin for such relevant and brave commentary, and for so skillfully weaving religion and some other beautiful themes and images into it.

What an incredibly interesting take on the afterlife, and so well-executed in less than 10 pages! I thought the idea and the dialogue were so clever, I would read a full-length of Cliff and the Second Keeper bantering. Who hasn't wondered what would happen to our favorite complicated rockstars when they leave this plane? Thanks to Cindi I know I have a credible, fun, satisfying answer.

I remembered seeing this play from the Orlando Shakes years ago and it's something I still think about all the time. With some of the most skilled, layered imagery I've ever seen along with unexpected wry humor and the role of a lifetime for whoever is gifted with playing Elizabeth, I can't recommend this play enough.

I read this play a couple years back, then thought of it out of nowhere and needed to come back and take another look. The final couple scenes still gave me goosebumps. That's the ultimate effect of this play, how the tragedy of the shelter isn't something that leaves you anytime soon. It's not all negative, though -- Miranda Jonte's clear love for so many things, from animals to humanity to Tessa herself, shines delightfully through the powerfully sad images.