Recommended by Rachael Carnes

One of the only things that gives me any solace about this smoldering dumpster fire moment we live in, is how artists are responding with teeth and claws and wicked humor to the insanity of it all. And In this hilariously irreverent romp, Bryan Stubbles delights in taking the piss out of '45'. They say the pen is mightier than the sword (maybe it should be updated to 'pixels'?) and here Stubbles's shows his rank among some top-drawer satirists. Leading character Temple — A lonely Utah teen — wins you over instantly. #TeamTemple #TeamStubbles #TakeThat45

A sheer delight! This zany play delivers laughs on every page and if you happen to be a current or ex-New Yorker, it will feel even more familiar: It's like this kooky brand of cupcake espionage the writers have invented *must* be happening just below the surface of that city all the time! Ehrlich (and co-writer Philip J. Kaplan) pinball their characters around with punchy dialogue and inventive scene work, plumbing the depths of farcical possibilities. My only question is: What happens next??

You know you're in for a treat when even the landing page of a play makes you chuckle. I love how writer Craig-Galván takes us on a wild ride through multiple tropes that would be SO FUN to stage. Her dialogue just percolates with energy in this fresh, appealing comedy. Oh man, someone please produce this work!

I'm loving a play for two women where they both talk like sailors on shore leave. Lively and profane, with a great set-up, fun structure and dialogue.

This dynamic play is packed with visuals that would make a staged reading compelling and a performance *sheer perfection*. How writer Jagernauth manages to create such a structurally sound, emotionally evocative, relatable and humorous piece — in fewer than ten pages — is a wonder! And this play pops out because of its truly original premise. It's TOO GOOD! Brava!

What a clever play! I adore the language play and pithy humor Hoke volleys around — She makes it look easy! This would be great fun for a wide range of audiences and players, from teens to adults — in performance or a staged reading. It has a driving rhythm that draws you in, and an engaging, hilarious tension. It's the Crossword Puzzle/Sudoko Smackdown we puzzle people needed in our lives! Thank you, Ms. Hoke!

Love the bounce and rhythm of this play! Delightfully inventive, biting and truthful with a wallop of comedy. This would be soooo much fun for a creative team to bring to life, with terrific acting challenge and Kitten Technology. A timely, provocative work — with cute kittens!

I gulped this play! What a wonderful reflection on a moment in history - with depth and contemporary resonance. Four incredible parts for young actors -- rarely has there been a role like Mary! I'm stunned. Haas builds beautiful layers of meaning into Mary's world, exploring love, family, grief and ultimate transcendence, in fewer than 50 pages. If only plays performed by and for children could be this emotionally complex, this inventive and forthcoming. Immediately theatrical, with a perfect balance of intelligence and heart, this play delivers. Just - wow. Thank you!

In this tender, thoughtfully-developed play, young Mila and Angelo heal old wounds and explore an uncertain future while riffing through the present. Writer Rodriguez juxtaposes down-to-earth dialogue with heightened — yet accessible — poetry. Such a kinship between these teens, who each change and grow organically and without a false step. It's easy to love these two characters and this play.

This play is just lovely. The rhythm of the language — A lilting, inviting cadence — belies the tension and story development writer Farr packs into just ten pages. Atmospheric, historical, yet relevant and connected to the present — I care so deeply for this little trio I only just met.