Recommended by Emily Hageman

A truly powerful, fascinating piece of history written with a deft, devastating hand. Davis points out how people of color have to be palatable to their audiences before they can be heard. It's an ugly piece, but it's written beautifully. You can't look away. You have to face it. This play needs to be produced so that it can be seen and discussed, because there is plenty to say about it. Phenomenal piece, Davis.

A powerful, hideous gut punch of a play. This piece is absolutely searing. "Know first, learn second" is a line that is not going to leave me for a long time. It's a impressive call out with absolutely no holds barred. I will never forget the stage direction that ends with "from your favorite uncle." Wow. A truly amazing piece of theater that needs to be produced now and often and seen by as many people as possible.

A powerful, gorgeous, poetic play. It's incredible in it's simplicity. This play is a masterclass in saying a lot without saying very much at all. I could read this play hundreds of times and find new things in it with every read. Beautiful, and makes me want to read a lot more of Omorotionmwan.

It's fascinating, it's funny, it's scary, it's totally existential. It made me feel SYMPATHY FOR A BOTTLE! That's the power of Gill's writing. But it's not the bottle I feel sympathy for, it's our whole planet. This play puts everything in perspective, and while it is very funny, there is nothing funny about the message. The perfect balance of deep pain with a soft brush of humor. A wonderfully written piece that deserves a long production history.

This is my first Harmon play, and now I want to read more. The dialogue is absolutely hilarious and witty, with one liners flying faster than you can keep up with. The play is the very definition of a dark comedy--it's biting, witty, and so precise that you couldn't possibly miss it's mark. This is a brilliant play and I hope it sees a long production history.

Williams is so incredibly clever. This amazing play really speaks to the hearts of writers--and maybe makes them feel a little existential. Why DO we write? What happens to our characters when we close the computer and end it? Characters who are so real to us they seem to actually jump off the page. Now I feel bad for all my little characters twiddling their thumbs in stories I've never finished... but enough about me, this is an AMAZING play that needs lots of productions so I won't the only one considering the meaning of my life!

A funny, lovely short play about two people who could not be more different listening to each other and learning without the marginalized character ever having to "educate." It's an open and fantastic conversation, and should be a must read for pretty much everyone in this country about how to diaogue with someone who is different than you. King's dialogue sparkles with humor and care as always.

Wyndham is the king of monologues. Just when you think you know what's going on, he pulls the rug out. Granny Lola is lively and living, she isn't just your glorified babysitter, but more than that, she's smart and compassionate and she gets it. Wyndham loves people so much, and reading his monologues are pure joy. Everyone gets a voice, and it's a powerful voice--and you can't help but fall in love with every character he writes.

I absolutely love this monologue. It is so fun. Fun to read, fun to perform--Belle is no wilting damsel in distress in this, and more than that, she's absolutely hilarious and snarky. This play also has a great message about how we can damage young women by telling them that they are nothing without men--and how women can take control back of their own lives. Empowering, super funny, and witty--O'Grady has done it again!

Adorable and fun and surprisingly intellectual, it would be so much fun to see this play--especially if there were puppets involved! I love the different characters of the cats--Thal captures each of their personalities so effortlessly. A delightful little read full of tons of opportunities for laughs!