Recommended by Zack Peercy

"When It Comes..." is a defining coming-of-age play for young women on the verge of change. Thoroughly theatrical in set up, this play works in the smallest black box and largest proscenium. At its center are two well drawn characters full of insecurities, dreams, and glimpses of their futures. A moving piece of theatre that demands to be produced.

If you’ve ever felt adrift in your artistic career (and who hasn’t?), this script is for you. Sergel pulls no punches in a frank discussion of the state of theater-making, the unbalanced road to success, and the bittersweet compromise of a life in the arts. While some may inaccurately label this work as “inside baseball”, the reality is that everyone struggles with Where They Want To Be, Where They Are, and How They Got There. This is a play about coming to terms with Life, and that’s a play for every audience.

A Lynchian dive into the philosophy of being human. FINGER provides actors with an opportunity to walk the fine line of investigation and obsession. This script gives an audience a lot to unpack and discuss about the parts that make up a human. There’s also a tremendous opportunity for a lucky props designer...
You’ll be thinking about your appendages for weeks to come after reading this play. Definitely ready for the stage!

THE BEST DAMN THING is truly the most fitting title for this two hander. Kime develops the ultimate manic episode experience when these two young women forge an artistic collaboration and rekindle a friendship. So much care is given to the genuine expression of teenage creativity and the harsh reality of teenage society. Much like the music of Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing by Hanna Kime will stick with you long after your choker gets stretched out and your eyeliner washes away. Cannot recommend enough!

Happy to have seen the full production at Dandelion Theater. This show is full of emotional twists that deepen your understanding of the characters and their experiences. Full of great opportunities for artistic discovery, the play would serve well in any theater's season. A production of this would lead to great discussions about women's right, faith, what it means to be a parent, and what it means to be human.

A quiet exploration of trauma and growth that is masterfully handled by the playwright. Representing the aunt-niece relationship seldom seen on stage, Taryn and Lena are remarkable and complex roles that any actor would be lucky to dig into. For a play about avoiding issues, this play highlights so many of them with a delicate hand and educated voice. Produce this play!

Buckner has constructed a singular theatrical experience with Cross Roads. This play gets you all tangled up in its hoodoo magic and refuses to let you go. Well crafted characters, an edge-of-your-seat plot, and an emotional resonance that will leave you reeling for days after, this show provides marvelous opportunities for actors and designers. Any theater would be lucky to premiere this show!

This script speaks directly to our political climate. Instead of choosing a side, Sally Has Something To Say is able to present the absurdity of both sides and shine a light on the growing problem with the 24-hour news cycle. A great opportunity for designers!

A beautifully crafted theatrical piece. Excellent roles for women involving nuance and brevity. This is a precise script that would fit among a festival of work, or standing on its own as a night of theatre.

Paper Dream brings to life an overlooked part of American History. Not only does this play serve as a deeply resonating history lesson, but it also tells a beautiful story about family and sacrifice. Designers would have a lot of fun representing this show on stage. Highly recommend!