Recommended by Annie Considine

I saw this piece at Valdez Theatre Conference and was deeply moved by the subject matter, characters, and important questions it poses about how to be human politically chaotic times. The humor that Nina Kissinger has infused into the dialogue is intoxicating and makes me unusually happy as an audience member to be stuck in a room with these characters for almost an entire play! I cannot WAIT to see this as a full production.

I saw this piece at Valdez Theatre Conference and was blown away by the characters and world Kanika Vaish has created. The stage direction to "move a mountain" may effectively demonstrate to how epic the plot of this play is and the influence of that into the design is incredible. I can't wait to see this in full production!

I saw this at Valdez Theatre Conference and was so impressed by how much fun Claire Dettloff was able to pack into a ten minute piece! Subverting the male gaze into something funny instead of something to compete over was very cleverly established in the doofus waiter, and the friendship between the two women is so enviable! Love this piece.

I saw this read at Valdez Theatre Conference and was stunned! I've always loved ghost stories and this one felt like it was designed for me. Diving into a world with the same mystical/legendary quality Interview With A Vampire was thrilling and I so hope to see this in full production!

I saw this piece at Valdez Theatre Conference and loved the dichotomy between the two time periods. The exploration of queerness, relationships, and femme perspectives in the dialogue kept my interest throughout. Really hope to see this staged in Chicago or elsewhere!

I saw this piece at Valdez Theatre Conference and absolutely loved it! The dark farcical ambiance is unlike anything I've seen on stage since Urinetown and provides a perfect ambiance for the introduction of an evil clown (Beans!). The dialogue packs a huge comedic punch and juxtaposes the struggles of the neurodivergent town mayor so well. So excited to see this again next chance I get.

I saw this read at Valdez Theatre Conference and was astounded at how much I was moved by a man made of old meat! A beautifully crafted story with a hint of magical realism that dives into grief in a way rarely done. Not to mention the stage directions made me snort-laugh at Spaceballs levels!

I saw this read at Valdez Theatre Conference and was struck by the wit and tension throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue, language, and dark clouds of shifting power dynamics.

I saw this read at Valdez Theatre Conference and loved the structure of the piece and the fun quips throughout. A lovely, touching study of the depths of relationships.

I saw this play as a reading at Valdez Theatre Conference and was blown away. It explores so many questions pervasive in media today - duty to report as a journalist, shades of culpability, and how to approach the truth. I came away hoping I would be able to see it again as a full production soon.