Recommended by Steven G. Martin

The struggle for the fate of the human race will begin in a veterinarian's office. Nina Ki's sci-fi adventure has fun broad characters, including protagonist Delilah whose love of pi, pie and magic could save the day. Lots of action, lots of humor, and lots of self-esteem building.

The style, the sass, the sabotage, the silliness! Diana Burbano's tale of backstage antics at a youth beauty pageant is a fun romp. The characters have big personalities, the high stakes receive their comeuppance, and the details make the story, dialogue, and characters that much richer. Burbano deserves a crown.

Five-year-old kids on the take. Magnificent. This is how you parody.

This play is packed with silliness created from such an extreme mash-up. Hageman clearly knows and loves gangster films because she includes so many tropes. And the level of detail of kindergarten-related knowledge is off the charts.

Great roles for performers, wonderful action, and humor that'll leave audiences cackling. Marvelous.

I enjoyed watching "Out" on the YouTube video of the 2019 Gi60 U.K. Festival. Audiences laughed out loud not only at the performances, but also how relatable the action is. And I was laughing, too. O'Grady has written a comedy for everyone.

There is rage in this play. The rage against feeling ignored. And if not ignored, of being treated like a poster child or mascot, of being seen only through the lens of villainy or victim hood, not as an individual with multiple dimensions.

"The Blood of a Pangolin" is a rage-filled scream that needs to be performed, watched, and understood. Thank you, Tanuja Devi Jagernauth.

Common interests are the core of many terrific relationships. The women in Mildred Lewis' short comedy meet and bond over their anger and disappointment about the cancellation of the 1994 Major League Baseball season. But the emotions move beyond anger as they realize what they have in common.

An unusual situation and a life lesson ... both created with a deft, subtle touch. Webb's "Hindsight" has breezy dialogue, amiable characters, and a generous spirit that feels encouraging and supportive.

I love folktales, including those retold through a modern point of view. At the core of "If the Shoe Fits" is the concept self-worth. Be prepared to laugh, and be prepared for a moment of realization.

It's the characters in "Starry Night" that will take your breath away -- fragile, broken people who are unable to do what they are most passionate about. Cowley brings them together in this loving, humane story filled with poetic imagery.

You never forget your first time. Kudos to Natalie Ann Valentine for clearly showing the nerves, the stress, and the self-inflicted paranoia that some LGBTQIA+ people feel. Additional kudos to Delilah and real-life friends who are present and aware.