Recommended by Steven G. Martin

The Rolling Stones were right -- you may not always get what you want, but. I love that Kyle Phillips' play is raunchy, political, and full of twists including a button that concludes everything perfectly.

Robert Weibezahl provides just enough answers and leaves more than enough mystery in this short play. And Margaret's arc is captured thoughtfully with just enough backstory to understand her justifications about making a change. Thoughtful and suspenseful.

I love this awkward romantic moment in the least likely situation. The Steve Miller Band may be disappointed Goober and Knuckles didn't take the money and run, but audiences will enjoy the sweetness and awkwardness of David Lipschutz's "Erstwhile."

This monologue has startling contrasts: ordinary thoughts during extraordinary circumstances, an overload of sensory stimulation in an absolute vacuum, absolute calm in the midst of certain death. Alles has created some beautiful juxtaposition, images, dialogue to reveal character.

This drama will grind away at an audience, seeing a man literally lose everything in his life for his artistry. "A Tune" is emotional, visual, Absurd -- lines repeat and scenes repeat -- and ironic. I hope Dinara Zhumagambetova's drama receives a lot of productions.

Triza Cox shows us a chilling character in this monologue. Evelyn is composed, perhaps even prim. But oh boy did those azaleas push her over the top. "Lawn of the Month" is a shocking, violent burst.

This meet-cute does not go as an audience expects, and I love it. Siskind has written something awkward, cringey, but ultimately sweet for the digital age. There's also honest moments about the difficulty in connecting with others. I'm glad "Missed Disconnections" has such a strong production history, one that I hope will grow.

I love that the life-altering moment in "A Yellow Planet" occurs to a parent, not a child. When a parent first awakens to their child's promise and potential, it's beautiful. "A Yellow Planet" is beautiful.

Williams' "Erstwhile" is pretty good stuff. A pleasantly deep, thoughtful drama. Regrets and second chances, duty versus freedom, the clarity that we lose something when we give up something else. A bit of a ghostly telling-to and a life-changing opportunity. Historic, yet personal. I like it.

"Long Haul" is really evocative observational drama. Sara Freedman telescopes 18 months into less than half an hour, which serves as a time lapse. We see the high points -- low points? -- of Kara's concerns about her health and how they affect her daily life, not just physically but socially. And give Freedman credit for not judging Kara -- positively or negatively. We watch, we compare, we remember, and we feel for her. All while questioning, then hating ourselves for questioning. At least me.