Recommended by Karen Fix Curry

Can family secrets keep us from being our authentic selves? In this wonderfully rich family drama, the Fuqua family learns a valuable lesson in the importance of sharing family history, and standing up for the lessons those secrets teach. Powerful and engaging, a great multigenerational picture of what it is to move forward from lessons of the past.

A compelling and eye opening little play that packs a big whollop. An Oscar nominated actress who was pidgeon-holed into unrealistic stereotypes due to the racial biases of her time. Louise Beavers made a difficult and worthwhile decision, and her story should be told.

Here's a kid who's saying what he feels. He's indignant, and mortified, and just plain angry and he's got a reason. A very good reason. What a terrific monologue for a young person to be able to embrace. The voice rings with truth. Meaty, and emotional without being weak.

What a lovely and timely play about two generations of black women, mother and daughter, who each in their own way, in their time in history, take a stand of their worth in society. It reminds us that every generation faces struggles. That ours is not the only one that overcomes obstacles, and by sharing, understand the journey each generation has taken. A real gem.

It's so refreshing for a play to speak truth in such a daring fashion. The characters are unapologetic in their sexuality, and forces the audience to think about what it means to be in a relationship. This play will generate conversations that will last long after the play is over.

Valerie is a superhero. She's calling out anyone who thinks of being anything but respectful of her as a person. What a no holes barred piece of female empowerment. An excellent, affirming monologue for a young woman.

This wonderful historical piece brings life to a unique event. A great play for high school audiences, it personalizes what might otherwise be a boring essay assignment, making it real to the writer and audience alike. If you are trying to bridge arts and history, this one's for you!

This is weird, and kind of twisted, in a very funny way. Yes, it's about what you think it's about. It's a great new take on getting revenge on your ex, and having a friend, a really good friend to get you through it. A short play the audience will be talking about and laughing over on the way home.

This wonderfully written story of friends, their failures and triumphs, their strengths and weaknesses, resonates. They push each other’s buttons, they call each other out, and the story sweeps you up in their world, their hopes and their realities. A great ensemble piece.

Waiting for the bus never seemed so tense, and so real. His thoughts. Her thoughts. A truly scary too short play.