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Raw and vulnerable, Timms' monologue digs into the layers of grief, painfully unfolding a future that won't happen, and a past that the character won't forget. A relatable, human moment. Well done!

Stunning! Warm and relatable, with subtext that swoops and bends around painful realities, without ever losing the human thread. I appreciate the intergenerational POV, the way that the writer weaves the story, leaving rich textures for the audience to see and take hold of. Simply beautiful work here.

If this play doesn't transport you back in time to the cratering awkwardness of your teen years, I don't know what will. Hayet plays with universal themes in this taut little moment - Taking us right to the alchemic, terrifying and exciting connections and near misses. It's a pleasure to read, like watching two magnets repel and attract.

In one page, Haas nails it. Read it, produce it, publish it.

A tour-de-force, raw and real. This is a play that perfecty encapsulates the emotional, physical and cognitive dissonance of this moment we're living through. Brilliant, and so painful.

Well, Partain has written my actual nightmare right here. Claustrophobia, fear of water - I can imagine an audience *loving* this wild, imaginative, auditory journey. I love plays in the dark! And this one's so suspenseful and beautifully written, taking us right to the moment - might as well be in deep space, we're in such uncharted territory - and bringing us in close to this relevant, human pulse, even in the midst of terror. Love this!

A fun set-up: A dark cabin, flashlights, a moose head and — Dresner's comic sensibilities make this two-hander, with moose, really pop. Makes me think twice about the rental homes I've stayed in that had taxidermy on the walls!

Hahaha! Perfect and hilarious. Love the language, the reversals and zigzags, the ramping pressure - escalating to frothy, farcical heights. This would be SO satisfying to see onstage. A noir comedy with a sock puppet?? What's not to love?

This is a remarkably nuanced piece - exploring heavy themes with a lyrical, yet earthbound, tactile quality. Unflinching, inviting thought and response, Price's moment engages heart and mind.

A perfect parable, and this week, a balm for the soul. When it comes to looking at women's reproductive rights, Antone gets at the heart of the matter, with wisdom, humor and heart.