Recommended by Danielle Wirsansky

“248 Miles” is a heartfelt ensemble drama that balances humor, honesty, and magic. Geha captures the raw reality of teen isolation and mental health with empathy, showing how connection can be closer than it seems.

“Tale from the Coop” is delightfully clever, full of humor, puns, and sharp observations on aging and rivalry. The hens’ personalities leap off the page, making this a fun, witty, and surprisingly poignant short play.

“Tontine” turns a golf course into a clever stage for mystery and mayhem! Audience participation makes it thrilling, whether playing or watching. The mix of improv, intrigue, and humor keeps everyone engaged—fun, fresh, and utterly unpredictable.

“The Ritual” is delightfully twisted! A widower’s infatuation with his nurse leads to absurd black magic antics. Darkly funny, with clever humor and a dash of horror, the characters’ antics are outrageous and oddly endearing. A wickedly entertaining ride from start to finish.

Del and Della rifling through their deceased father’s belongings uncovers awkward, hilarious surprises. The sibling dynamic is spot-on, the dialogue sharp, and the twists keep you laughing from start to finish—a compact, clever comedy that hits every note!

Mechanicals by Hollis Beck follows four travelers navigating a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape to perform an ancient, sacred ritual. Blending humor, song, and poignant human conflict, the play examines resilience, sacrifice, and the transformative power of art. Richly drawn characters—including non-binary roles—face personal and collective challenges, culminating in a poetic, mysterious climax that invites both actors and audiences to experience a profound emotional shift.

Beijing<->New York by Chris Verrill is a fast-paced, cross-cultural comedy that follows the chaotic lives of Americans navigating life in China. With sharp humor, witty misunderstandings, and heartwarming moments, the play explores friendship, romance, and cultural clashes.

Waiting for the Guy (A Stop-n-Go Story) is a ten-minute, sharply observed short play set on September 11, 2001. Austin and Swearsky wait in a park for a weed dealer as the world changes around them. The piece balances dark humor, banality, and historical weight, capturing the strangeness of ordinary life unfolding amid extraordinary tragedy. It’s a human, thought-provoking, and subtly devastating snapshot of how people cope with chaos.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes by Rebecca Kane is a short, intimate play set in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned. Abby struggles without realizing how much she needs guidance, while Madeline seeks to help subtly, navigating the delicate line between mentorship and intervention. Kane’s naturalistic dialogue and quiet tension make this a poignant piece that sparks meaningful conversations about autonomy, care, and understanding.

"Wee Annie’s Hold” is a darkly comic ghost story that mixes spectral vengeance with cultural collision. A narcissistic American actress accidentally unleashes a centuries-old spirit in the Northern Irish catacombs, resulting in chaotic, eerie, and hilariously unexpected consequences.