Recommended by Bruce Karp

Donnelly has written a powerful and heartbreaking story, with verbal twists and turns that show great craftsmanship. I couldn't take my eyes off the page as the story was unfolding. The emotional impact was strong. Actors will have a field day performing this play, which would be a great addition to any play festival.

The demands of social media can sometimes be challenging, yet others embrace it, and others go even further and devote their lives to it. In this hilarious, spot-on commentary on social media, Brian Cern captures both the ridiculousness and potential benefits of going all in on social media. The two roommates, as different from each other as they can be, have different attitudes that will be amplified throughout the play, to a satisfying ending. Damage control may be necessary. A fun romp for the actors who get to play in this playground.

Dana Hall has written a powerful story, familiar to all of us via multiple news reports. She's presented a shattering condemnation of government ennui and incompetence in the handling of Flint, Michigan's water supply, and has dramatized its effects on the local population. Inventively staged, this play cries out to be seen and heard.

There is a Becket-ish feeling to Ms. DeFrates' writing which is quite evident in this play. She sets up the premise in an intriguing way, defying the audience to determine what is coming next. The ending is a surprise and the women, seemingly innocent and accepting of their place in a very small world, discover what they believe is the answer to their prayer. What the audience sees is terrifying, rather than a prophecy coming true. The detail and thought process in creating this play are impressive.

A great premise, well-executed, funny, then ultimately heart-tugging. Imagine being able to end a drought, just by showing up? (I personally can do it by getting my car washed, but that's another story.) Southern California needs you, Norton! Seriously, though, the play provides two solid acting roles and lots of laughs and should be produced.

Going from nightmare to dream, the Mom in O'Neill-Butler's delightful play takes herself out of her stressful world, and, rather than take a long bubble bath, she imagines what it would be like to have some peace, quiet, and the chance to dance. A unicorn happens to be a handy dance partner. A clever premise with a little bit of magic. Well done!

Ms. Feeny-Williams has created a very interesting and ultimately harrowing Sweeney-Todd-like story that will surprise you and delight you for its cleverness and surprise ending. And that is all I can say without ruining the story. Well done!

A fun premise, expertly delivered. (Making inanimate objects real is hard!) I laughed throughout. I don't know how Ms. Feeny-Williams is able to write a play each day. Perhaps she drinks a lot of coffee! However, she does it, this one is a winner.

The title of this harrowing story is apt - it's how I feel reading Martha's depiction of the chaos in her home country. I applaud Mr. Plumridge for bringing her story to light. Sometimes, we'll hear or read a story and think no one will believe it, it's so...unbelievable. But we know this one is true and all we can hope for is that there's an ending to this soon.

Donald has written a chilling and all-too-real account of a broken family situation, fueled on one side by Sandra's sincere, if misguided beliefs that her brother Ben has sinned simply by loving another man, and torturous for Jamie, Ben's lover, who only wants his relationship to be acknowledged for what it is (and soon will be "was.") The ending is heartbreaking, though not surprising, given Sandra's intractability. It's a well-written play that should be seen by people who would likely not want to be reminded that they agree with Sandra. Hope it gets produced.