Recommended by Karen Fix Curry

This fun retelling of Hamlet is genius! Calling out famous quotes and wreaking havoc on this normally dark tragedy in the best possible way. Teens and young adults will love being in this wisecracking, silly, and insightfully funny rollercoaster ride. And audiences will have side aches from laughing so hard. A real gem!

This is a terrific conflict triangle of Mother, son, and his lover, each with their prejudices and pride, trying to make the others understand. Set at Stonewall, it highlights the beliefs of two generations, both entrenched in their beliefs, hoping for understanding. A poignant and deeply moving piece of theatre. A joy for three actors to play.

I like how the son and the mother are set on their goals and ready to battle to get what they want, all in the setting of climate change. Without getting political, Mark deftly uses climate change as an opportunity to help both characters. Fun and funny while highlighting the world we now face.

What seems to be insurmountable disagreement by two park goers becomes a lesson in empathy that is heartfelt and relatable. A lovely short play for a festival or acting class.

If you love a good locked room drama, here’s a good one. What starts out an innocent get together devolves into life or death stakes, with a huge helping of religious debate.

Dan Taube's ability to write women's voices both true and real is inspiring. These women struggle with their pasts, their relationships, and ultimately their efforts to rise above and move on. This is a powerful story of multiple generations, and each one's struggles, successes and failures. Brilliant, emotional, and cathartic. Read it. Produce it.

Immobility in the face of opposing views on how to handle a relationship create a heart wrenching conversation between sisters who love each other. Where power and resistance meet, these women face off with ultimately the same determination, both longing for a resolution but unable to agree. A testament to the love of siblings, and the repercussions of choices made long ago. Moving and tragic in its futility.

Taking a greek tale and giving it the perspective of an autistic Princess creates a mystical and yet classic twist to this love story. Penelope's ability to abandon the safe life she has so carefully constructed to risk loving and being loved speaks through time. A wonderful and theatrical piece!

If you've ever been frustrated by poor customer service and crazy store policies, then this play is for you. I found myself smiling, then eye-rolling, then laughing out loud. Fun and silly, it will speak to anyone who has ever been caught up in the death spiral that is retail at its worst. Produce it. It's absurd and fun and will leave your audience sharing their crazy experiences.

Roses fun and funny battle between trying to eat healthy and the fat, sugar, and salty foods she loves is something we all relate to, especially when it’s a new years resolution. Casey faces off against her favorite bad choices, and trying to eat better. Who will win? I laughed out loud throughout. It’s a fun piece for the actors as well. Who doesn’t want to play melting ice cream? Produce it. It’s sure to be a hit.