Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

A play that does not let its characters off easy while tackling a very prickly issue. The Platypodes is an emotional rollercoaster, pulling you along for the ride.

Harrowing, tragic, and touching. The playwright constructs a gripping narrative of a young girl trying to seek to put together a family out of the tatters of her life.

A play that on the surface seems to be about the quiet moments, but underneath is a roaring, turbulent narrative on life's events and the way we deal, or not deal, with them. Imaginative and suspenseful.

Short, but sweet, this play really puts us in the shoes of a newly hired receptionist dealing with an unconventional patient. Touches on the trials of customer service, and makes you emphasize with a character who watches the world blithely accept the utter absurdity that swirls around her.

A journey through the life of a Holocaust survivor, with the struggles and triumphs on full display. The playwright crafts a story that is deeply touching, yet not sentimental. Its power lies in the honest truth and the window it provides into one of humanity's darkest chapters, but still shining a light on the hope and future. This is a play that should go far.

A delightful short play not reliant on dialogue but with simple visual performances by two actors. A challenging yet satisfying piece for a director for sure. All with a beautiful narrative.

Hoke mixes the allure of superhero mythology with the very real subject of rape culture. Metaphoric and evocative, this play delves into a world where villains are often where you least expect, and heroes are not always a single person.

Nice little play about the formation of an unlikely friendship. Compelling, thoughtful, and coming together with an unexpected ending.

A play riffing on the banality of a life fixated on a small screen. Even apocalyptic events outside cannot draw this character away from his little addictive box. Smart, funny, and startlingly simple yet complex in its symbolism.

Beautiful little play that places the concept of faith in the belief in Santa Claus. Reminds us that sometimes there is a little Christmas magic left in the world.