Recommended by Arianna Rose

Playwright Laura Thoma writes with great compassion and insight, and Shauna and Dani are no exception. I had the great pleasure of seeing Buddy Share being developed and you, gentle reader, are in for an even greater pleasure. Playwright Thoma expertly shows all the pluses and minuses of yet another self-help retreat in ten minutes! You'll think twice before the next icebreaker exercise. A lovely play about discoveries and the interconnectedness of us all.

A sweet little gem of a play. I loved the metaphor of a garden and a burgeoning friendship. Wonderful roles for mature actors, and so much humanity throughout. I would love to see a production of MEET ME IN THE ENDIVE - one of the best titles ever. Hats off to playwright Susan Middaugh who has crafted a relatable and sweet play for us all to harvest.

The Staten Island Ferry is a pretty straight ride between two points, but THE ACTRESS has enough twists and turns to give these actresses some seasickness! Clever, funny, a throwback to film noir and glamour and style. This was such a fun read and would be so enjoyable to watch on stage. Juicy roles for two women to sink their teeth into. THE ACTRESS deserves a standing ovation!

What an imagination playwright Keith Whalen has! Unclaimed Baggage will have you searching for your own ticket and wondering exactly what bag is the one for you. A clever premise, terrific build, and will cause you to rethink those dropped calls as well. Read and enjoy!

A fantastic play about the current state of affairs in our world. I see the bluster of Lester everywhere right now, to the detriment of all. Playwright Cary Pepper has expertly woven a short play of great moment. I don't want to give too much away - but read it. Clearly the amount of theatres producing it agree with me. May this dramatic conceit always remain a hypothetical.

Ouch. So frightening to read in February 2025. Playwright Matthew Green has written a play that will keep you on the edge of your seat - and the edge of reason. The fact that I can so see this happening in our current political climate is not exactly reassuring, but it is excellent theatre. Wherefore are thou prophetic? I hope not, but hope this goes on to receive many more productions!

What a remarkable piece of dramatic literature. Playwright Andrea Clardy kept me guessing and kept me engaged with chilling effect in After Class. As a long-time educator, this rang with authenticity and great craft to boot. To write too much would be to spoil your pleasure in reading it - so please do!

A breathtakingly beautiful gem of a play about a mother's unconditional love and generational trauma. I can see why it's getting all the productions - deservedly so! The metaphor of the hawk is deftly woven throughout. There are no villians in A Happy Child - just souls reaching out across the divide. Playwright Melinda Gros has written a remarkable play about forgiveness and never giving up.

The darkest of comedies and a hoot to read. Would love to see this performed live! Playwright Rand Higbee expertly crafts this short play with humor and bite. Poor Icarus.

A gem of a play, with a fantastic twist at the end. Playwright Samara Siskind employs every dramatic impulse in this two-hander to great effect, keeping us guessing till the very end. I love how she creates entire worlds and characters we want to stay with, in just 10 short pages. Read and produce!