Recommended by Arianna Rose

An absolutely perfect play about the power of books to connect us, to take us to other places, to help us escape, and to help us land exactly where we are supposed to be. A masterful piece of writing by playwright Philip Middleton Williams, who writes with such empathy for his characters. I teared up several times. You'll be looking at your bookshelf in a different way after reading this and making your own set of favorite books to pass on. Thank you for giving the world this beautiful play!

A heartbreakingly beautiful play about memory, loss, and family So many gorgeous lines and moments. This is a subtextual feast for two actors, and another fabulous "Bench play" from playwright Marj O'Neill-Butler. A treat for readers, actors, directors, and audience. Read and produce it - over and over.

You had me at "Two Cats"! A hysterical play that is so visceral - I could see it staged as I was reading it. The humor and theatricality are off the charts. I particularly loved the differences between Parvati and Omi. Playwright Ian Thal has crafted a play that will delight and keep you thinking long after the last meow.

A heartwarming short play that's not too 'on the nose' about self-acceptance, loving what is unique about yourself, and the connections that can grow from that (unlike Pinocchio!) Playwright Bruce Karp writes with sensitivity, humor and a keen sense of the theatrical. Who can resist a play with Barbra as a character!

A delightful short play about much more than a haircut! You'll identify with Olive and Poppy and how sisters-in-law navigate a relationship. You'll definitely want to have a scone or cookie after reading this one. Playwright Lynn Millar writes women characters with empathy and authenticity.

Best closing line ever! I'm a huge fan of any play that can work in "hamantaschen" and now I'm hungry for one. Thanks a lot, Robert Weibezahl. I had the great pleasure of hearing this play workshopped in our writers group. You'll have great empathy for both Deborah and Mike as they reminisce and possibly lay the foundation for their friendship to resume. An unexpected twist keeps this play firmly rooted in the present and causes the audience to examine our own preconceptions. Fantastic title too! Read, produce, and go find a Jewish bakery!

One of the things I most love about playwright Dan Taube's body of work is that each play is surprising. I never know where it's going to go or what's going to happen next. His gift for engaging audiences - and readers - also aligns with an inevitability about what does transpire. Miss Shakespeare is no exception. I particularly love the back and forth between the two worlds, the women-empowered theme of the play, and the delightful humor. Read and produce it!

A fantastically creative and heart-tugging play about being a teenager, being in the outliers of society, and ADHD. Lovely twist at the end. Playwright Mark Mulkerin has crafted a piece that is universal in scope yet beautifully specific to Billy. The imaginative structure to the play only adds to the delight. Read and produce immediately!

A taut, tense thriller that will keep you guessing - and gasping - till the last page. Kudos to playwright Jennifer O'Grady, who writes with such compassion for her women characters, even when they commit terrible acts. The sparseness of the dialogue, the evocative setting of New York City, the slow reveal of Janie's story - and the multiple twists along the way will keep you engaged till end of play. I can't wait to see this produced.

An absolutely gorgeous and original play about the many different kinds of magic we create in our lives, in our relationships, in our work, and in saying goodbye. I had the great good fortune to read this play in a writers group and became an instant Mark Mulkerin fan. You will too. Cam and Alex, faced with the very serious issue of their mother's imminent demise, craft a plan that will be Alex's greatest magic trick. Filled with fantastic lines, and read-between-the-lines. A must-read and must-produce!