Recommended by Sharai Bohannon

Dianne Nora cracks the feminist mystique in her bold look at the great gender divide in America. MONICA: THIS PLAY IS NOT ABOUT MONICA LEWINSKY is bravely penned and a provocative Artemisia Fall Festival 2019 Finalist.

Monet-Hurst Mendoza pens a searing look at the longing for justice and love through her prison drama that is based on actual events. So happy to count this talented writer among Artemisia Fall Festival 2019 Finalists.

Playwright Carolyn Kras reminds us in THE SUBJECT that sexual harassment and assault have haunted women for centuries. This beautifully rendered historical drama is an exciting addition to Artemisia’s Fall Festival 2019 Finalist List.

Artemisia is honored to include ANNIE JUMP & THE LIBRARY OF HEAVEN by Reina Hardy in its Fall Festival 2019 Finalists. Reina’s smart, surprising story has broad audience appeal and wonderful feminist themes.

Fast, terrifying and furiously funny, CLICK explores a group of college students interconnected by a frat rape that goes viral. Visionary playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger raises haunting questions about consent, technology and identity in this thrilling play featured as one of Artemisia’s Fall Festival 2019 finalists.

REV by Rachel Bykowski is a beautiful exploration of middle-class Chicago women who are determined to pursue their dreams. So excited to include this visionary work in Artemisia’s list of Fall Festival 2019 Finalists!

Minigan masterfully paints us a word picture that makes us feel like we're members of this church and that we know Father Dominic and knew Marta. This is moving, heavy, honest, and worthy of a production, reading, discussion, etc. We need more plays like this.

Lawing has a way of inspiring hope with characters that may not seem hopeful on the surface. This is a beautifully crafted monologue that lays out exactly why efforts like Code Red are important without forcing the message.

This monologue definitely pulls at the heart, particularly when the protagonist/survivor talks about how hard it is to not be angry and asks "So where can we feel safe?" I feel like we're all constantly wondering the same the thing but it's especially devastating for the people facing such violent forms of intolerance on a seemingly regular basis. Diamond definitely gives us a lot to think about and process.

Carnes handles the fragility of life, while approaching the topic of gun control, with a grace and understanding that I hope to one day attain in my own writing. This a beautiful a dedication to these two souls and deserves to be produced and discussed.