Recommended by Donna Hoke

EIGHT NIGHTS is a masterpiece of storytelling, a layered, character-driven saga that uses the story of one refugee's journey to illuminate our desperate need to learn from history instead of dooming ourselves to repeat it over and over again. Lyrical, poignant, moving, and frightening, EIGHT NIGHTS is a can't miss.

An apocalyptic comedy isn't an easy thing to pull off, but Alix does it exceedingly well, succeeding in drawing laughter even as she ignites our fear for the future of our country--and the world--and makes it clear that if we don't learn to stand together now, we're destined to be torn apart. We keep hearing theaters say that in these dark times, they want comedy; this comedy FOR dark times is the answer.

Will Snider has such a wonderful voice--it keeps you engaged throughout because it *seems* breezy and simple, but oh, is it deceptively so! Snider packs a lot into seemingly simple conversation, hits all the right nuance, and doesn't waste an exchange. DEATH OF A DRIVER will stay with you, as a good play should.

A taut thriller that resonates with today's political reality, MEMOIRS doesn't ignore the need to make the story effectively personal as well.

Social science fiction is my favorite kind and BABEL is a shining example of the genre. Our current reality is ratcheted just a few levels up to create sticky questions about politics, choice, privilege, and ethics. And all that provocation comes in a simple-to-produce package.

This play packs a punch--of reality, self-examination, pragmatism, and idealism--in a trio of strong, funny, relatable characters who are able to convey the difficulties of trying to navigate the current climate. I'm thrilled it's getting a world premiere at such a prominent theater and feel confident that's only the beginning. It's wonderful work!

I'm so happy this play is getting its world premiere, because it's just a stunning piece of theatrical, emotional, and writing excellence. Full or surprises and heart, it just never lets up. Congratulations!

I'm recommending this on the basis of only having read half because it's engaging, hilarious in its observation of humanity, and gnawing in its ability unleash all the feelings. It's hard to articulate all the ways that this play just completely and totally WORKS. Jonathan--send me Act II!! Edited to add: Just finished the entire play, and it's one of the best I've read in some time.

What a heartfelt and hilarious examination of how men deal--or don't--with problems. The seemingly tongue-in-cheek title is both plot and statement to how men approach emotions and the big bumps in the road. It's a joy to eavesdrop, but man, if I wasn't just shouting "Just say it!" at the computer the entire time until the cathartic ending. Nice work!

If sexual sci-fi were a genre, Antone would own it. Or maybe she invented it. In any case, this sexy, hilarious. imaginative, and political piece is compelling from start to finish, and unlike anything you've read in a long time!