Recommended by Danielle Wirsansky

Eerie, smart, and historically engaging, Bewitched blends Salem history with a modern ghost-story twist. Haas creates an accessible, unsettling short play that invites young audiences into the past while letting Abigail’s apparition feel freshly dangerous.

Haunting, raw, and fiercely imaginative, After the Deluge reclaims biblical myth through the voice of a survivor who refuses to disappear quietly. Love’s poetic language and stark imagery create a monologue that feels both epic and deeply personal.

Wildly funny and joyfully meta, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe turns loneliness, romance, and writerly control into theatrical chaos. West’s self-aware humor and clever twists make this a gleeful treat for audiences, actors, and playwrights alike.

Heartfelt and hopeful, The Quest for Normalcy gives two teens a tender moment of recognition amid difficult home lives. O’Neill-Butler writes with compassion, letting their connection become a small but meaningful act of courage.

Nuanced and quietly tense, Dylan’s First Haircut turns a parenting disagreement into a deeper look at love, fear, and control. Donnelly gives both parents understandable stakes, making this two-hander intimate, compassionate, and sharply observed.

Witty, oddball, and quietly magical, Unstoppable Force / Immovable Object turns a roadside boulder into a charming clash of belief and skepticism. Olinger’s sharp characters make this Route 66 encounter feel funny, tender, and memorable.

Thoughtful, tender, and quietly surprising, Abstracted turns a debate over art into something far more personal. Gibbs crafts a compelling two-hander about interpretation, regret, and the meanings we find when we finally look beneath the surface.

Biting, bizarre, and brilliantly timely, Edison’s Last Breath skewers billionaire ego and the myth of genius with sharp comic flair. West turns a strange historical relic into a wicked satire of greed, ownership, and legacy.

Funny, heartfelt, and wonderfully offbeat, One-Way Ticket turns an airport encounter into a surprising journey through grief, connection, and second chances. Mabey’s quick dialogue and whimsical setup leave room for both havoc and hope.

Hilarious, imaginative, and surprisingly sweet, Field Trip turns animal-museum espionage into pure theatrical fun. Prillaman’s sharp character work and joyful hijinks make this adventure instantly accessible, uplifting, and wildly charming.