Recommended by Ross Tedford Kendall

The title says it all. The criticism and abuse Alyssa went through and still goes through hits emotional beats effortlessly. This play gives you a lot to think about, and a perspective that everyone should consider.

A play that beautifully builds to an emotional twist. I love that the father and daughter have a complicated relationship, but still show love.

I love the idea of creating the stork onstage. This would be a visual delight. On top of that, the witty banter between the three characters is hilarious. Reminds me of the often disappointing quest to gain wisdom, when one usually has what they need within themselves. Bravo!

I love work like this. Start with an already spooky setting, and move into characters who may or may not be what they appear to be. Add in a backstory with depth, and you have a real recipe for a genre piece that will stick with people. Would love to see this on Halloween, or any night with that magic in the air.

A play that asks a very uneasy question, "will you like your future self?" The playwright crafts an intriguing story that shows how a person's quest to better themselves can often have unexpected results. Gives you a lot to think about, and how your plans for the future can be upended. The characters are great, and the premise is a winner.

It's not everyday that you find a play that earns the right to call itself "horror," but this is one of them. Playwright Kashner sets the mood with a spooky setting, an isolated inn in the moorlands that may or may not have a monstrous beast roaming around. The characters find themselves arriving at the inn, each with their own agenda, which may or may not be what they say. The twists and turns entertain enough, but the scares and chills elevate this piece into a true horror story. Great work!

A great little piece that really takes its time with the meaningful moments. I particularly like how the playwright lets all of the action and subtext tell the real story, and how it comes together in the end. Very nice play!

A great little spooky comedy with a heartwarming theme. I was particularly taken with how the play builds up the characters, and then springs on the laughs/frights. Good play for set designers and effects people as well. Great for a Halloween themed night or any one-act festival, really.

Really felt this one, emotionally and viscerally. I learned a lot about Chile's Pinochet and how that affected the people. Well put together and riveting to witness.

I definitely see the origin of this, but I particularly like how the playwright really captures this moment as a funny and yet emotional experience. All in about five minutes!