Recommended by Steven G. Martin

Horror and social critique go well together, and Soucy has something special in "Transgression." The unexpected violence and the reasons for it are shockingly violent compared to Soucy's thoughtful dialogue leading up to it.

Chilling combination of haunted house horror and revenge horror. And brace yourself for Kaminski's twists, cruel and dark.

Terrific array of characters, terrific premise. The humor is silly fun, the horror is grim and dire.

Wonderful parody and very funny (productions should read almost all of the stage directions live), but don't overlook the horror. The will-they-or-won't-they scenario brings the laughs. But that subtle sound effect at the end is sublime.

I had shivers and shudders galore just from hearing this play read aloud. A wonderful scary offering from Debra A. Cole.

Painful. "The Cut of Memory" does not focus on technology but rather on human fragility -- pain, guilt, obsession -- that mires us down. This is a very human story propped on the shoulders of science fiction.

Theatrical, funny, thoughtful, visual, action-packed, bittersweet but ultimately uplifting.

This play is satisfying for so many reasons, including a bracing theme of "life changes, so live your life" and the best huevos rancheros-inspired metaphor. Actors, directors, and audiences will love Maximillian Gill's short drama with angels and demons.

A fun premise that rises even higher with its button. Mark Harvey Levine's wit in this one-minute comedy will charm and entertain everyone.

Debra A. Cole shows that it's the mundane, everyday moments we long for after a loss. Sweet, loving in the moment; bittersweet upon reflection.