Recommended by Erin Moughon

Compellingly written and sadly incredibly relevent. Goldman-Sherman's modern Abraham shares many qualities with his Biblical predecessor, including having children from two different nations. The family drama mirrors the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis (and the conflict Jewish Americans feel) with a deft hand that makes it impossible to stop reading. Beautifully structured.

Aly Kantor writes a delightful, surprising, and overall gorgeous play. She captures beautifully how difficult it is to be a woman and how freeing it is to give up societial expectations within a charming, funny piece. The twist at the end is pure genius. Kantor is a brilliant writer, showing her deft hand in this brilliant play. Amazing!

"In the particular contains the universal." --James Joyce. Frimer has accomplished that feat in spades in her deeply felt and beautifully rendered Monarchs. Each character feels both at once entirely unique and like someone I've met before. Magical realism and family drama co-exist to weave this lovely tale that left me laughing, crying, and really wanting to call my dad. Excellently done.

A fresh and refreshing take on love, in all of its forms. Heyman creates relatable characters that draw you into their specific relationship complications, but not the ones you think. Honest, frank communication takes center stage in this lovely play that centers on four beautifully rendered humans (yes, the narrators is fully realized as well!). Delightful work!

Worm Teeth is a brilliant interactive fable that is what Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride wishes it could be. Smart, fun, funny, and poignant, this interactive play has its worm searching for identity among a wild (literally and figuratively) cast of characters. I loved being part of the journey and cannot recommend this brilliant piece enough.

Blevins’ smart and cutting play brings new light on the old trope of the bed trick. Taking elements from Measure for Measure, the piece examines consent and lack thereof in thoughtful, sharp dialogue. The piece is bookended by a magic showesque prologue and epilogue, which are tricks of their own. The former lures you in, preparing you for a fun show, and the latter switches it up, implicating the audience as much as the performers. It leaves you thinking well after the play is after. I cannot wait to see a full production!

This play is a marvel. A piece that simultaneously devastates and elicits hearty laughs, this play touches beautifully on the universality of loss, grief, friendship, and change. It grapples with these difficult topics in masterful turns, moving from scene to scene in perfect pacing, while allowing the audience to sit with the characters as they come to grips with their own tragedies. Everett is a master of timing and language in that way, not only painting a stunning world, but also illustrating the deeper emotions we try to bury. I cannot recommend this play enough.

A delightful and moving zoom play! (Words I never thought I'd right, so hats off to O'Day!) A wonderful look at connecting during the crazy times. Well-drawn characters and a great premise.

Trash pulls you in from the beginning with smart, quick dialogue and fantastic pacing. Timely approach to the topic of predatory men in power focusing on one teacher. Mulley fully draws all of her characters, avoiding stereotypical teenage girls in favor of developed, interesting young women, full of nuance. The scenes themselves could easily stand alone for scene study.

As a teacher, this piece hit close to home. Realistic (sadly) and very well done! I felt like I was in that classroom and that I had met those parents before. I could not stop reading. The ending sent a chill down my spine.