Recommended by Arianna Rose

One of the qualities of Karen Fix Curry's writing that I absolutely adore is her focus on character-driven stories. THE SMARTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM is no exception. In Pam, Karen has crafted a protagonist we instantly root for and enjoy the journey. Fantastic ending and another jewel in playwright Karen Fix Curry's crown! Read and produce.

A highly-crafted short play filled with tension, relatable characters, and the perfect amount of mystery and mysticism. Twists and turns abound in this drama about angels in disguise and how our lives can turn on a dime. Well worth purchasing the anthology to read this wonder of a short play!

An astoundingly and scarily accurate play of what happens when technology tips the scales over humanity. Relatable characters, inclusion of art (or is it?) ninety years in the future. Or maybe not that far into the future. Playwright Michael Higgins writes with craft, an unerring ear for dialogue and upping the dramatic tension. Read and produce!

"Pop, pop, pop!" Not only am I "Crackers for Christmas", I'm forever crackers for Weibezahl and his plays. This time his world of pure imagination takes us to the annual Elfin Christmas party where Murphy's law seems to be in effect for poor Vixen. Funny, heartwarming, a perfect play for the holidays (and any day when you need to dance). Looking forward to this being annual repertoire for theatre companies all along Santa's route!

A wild (Wilde?) romp through playwright David Crespy's imagination, Paris, and the otherworld of balancing and retribution. A fever dream of a play with very satisfying twists and turns that will keep you wondering after the last scene. Funny, horrifying, and the highest of craft. Read! Produce!

Twists and turns galore in this funny, meta-theatrical short play about writing, intention, and 35-year old virgins. A laugh-out loud piece that I would love to see live; a delight for actors and directors! Best title I've read all day as well. Kudos to playwright Dan West and the intricate web he weaves for his characters. Pure joy for an audience!

A charming, funny, thoughtful piece about adolescence, the seduction of the media, and making discoveries about yourself and the world you live in. So relatable to anyone who's a human. Fabulous final line of dialogue. A wonderful monologue for a male.

A wonderful, and very timely, allegorical play about the walls we build in our lives to keep the "others" out, and how that might backfire on us. Wonderful roles for actors, and terrific use of physicality. Highly theatrical, funny and chilling, BUILD A WALL is a must-read and must-produce.

The highest of stakes. This deeply theatrical play is gripping, filled with growing tension and astute characterizations. What an incredible and satisfying challenge for actors, director and designers. The ending will break your heart. This is writing perfection in a ten-minute span.

I love this play. It deserves all the productions in this world - and any other world. A terrific use of imagination, the simplest of props, and two characters you'll be rooting for from the first line. PHONE HOME is a gorgeously crafted play about moving forward, and the interconnectedness of all our souls, a common theme for playwright Laura Thoma and one she expertly plumbs. Read and produce!