Recommended by Arianna Rose

“You gotta find the soul others can’t see”. A gorgeous line in this beautiful memory play about facing one’s own death, owning our mistakes and coming to a place of forgiveness. Through the literal lens of Daniel, a professional photographer, we are granted insight into Daniel and his parents Gloria and Joseph. Secrets are revealed, regrets shared, as a portrait emerges of longing, loss, and change. I am so glad I got to read this moving play by master playwright Donald Loftus!

A gorgeous, moving piece about moving forward from the "Unimaginable". Playwright Bruce Karp writes with sensitivity and compassion as Jenny and Will grapple with how to get through each day after losing their son. It's always a treat to have a new Bruce Karp play to read; his humanity shines through in his characters, and MAX'S ROOM will stay with you long after reading it.

Beware the sharpie! As a driver in South Florida where apparently red lights are deemed optional, I deeply resonate with this renegade take on bad drivers and pious bumper stickers. My own mantra is to live up to my own bumper stickers. In this funny, relatable monologue is a gem for any actor. Playwright Mark Mulkerin once again demonstrates his remarkable craft in creating characters with strong inner lives that we can root for.

An absolutely beautiful monologue on grieving and moving forward after a loss. Incredibly relatable to anyone who has lost someone they love and lost themselves in the process. As a widow and writer myself, I resonated with both the meaning and the craft of this monologue. May we all feel that wind blowing away stagnation and moving us towards the next discovery. After all, we're still here to live life.

I'm continually impressed and awed by how many different genres playwright Robert Weibezahl has mastered. This moving monologue about a disability is no exception. An empowering monologue for an actor, Weibezahl shines a light on visibility - literally - and forges a most unlikely connection.

I love TINKERBELL! Playwright Karen Fix Curry has crafted a beautiful, heartwarming story about how the relationship between Tink and Peter came to be. A true family treat, with humor, pathos, and a sprinkling of fairy dust. This one is sure to be a hit on the family show/TYA circuit so be the first ones to produce it.

I'd love to be "stranded" on an island with playwright Dan Taube's fertile mind and imagination! I kept laughing throughout this comic gem. If dark comedy is your jam, Dan is your man! Read, laugh, and then produce. Brashaaaaa!

Filled with twists, turns, boxes and goldfish, playwright Robert Weibezahl has crafted yet another all-too-human, funny play. It's been said moving is one of the most stressful activities, but this play is a joy to read and stress-free! Anyone with stuff, anyone with a heart, anyone with a relationship that's not working will enjoy seeing if Mattie and Brooks can work it out. Read and produce!

You’ll want to frame this script and put it on your desk after reading it. A powerful and moving look at the AIDS crisis, who steps up, and the ties that bind us. Even with the serious subject matter, playwright Karp deftly navigates the balance between humor and drama, and creates characters to love and root for. I had the pleasure of seeing this script develop in our writers group and hope to have the pleasure of seeing it performed. Bruce Karp writes with a sensitive, authentic voice.

If ever there was a protagonist to root for, it's in this beautiful monologue LEAVING. Playwright Karen Fix Curry has the rare gift of exploring important social and civic concerns without it becoming a soapbox. Incredible monologue for a woman actor, and a joy to explore more of Karen Fix Curry's theatrical oeuvre.