Recommended by Rachel Lynett

"If there was a good option, we wouldn't be doing this." I love this play and how darkly playful it is. I laughed at times I felt that I shouldn't and then it suddenly struck me how close we are to this being our constant reality. A truly wonderful new play that needs to get produced ASAP.

I am in love with this play. The language of this play lifts up the victims of Pulse in such a gorgeous and incredible way. I was struck by the humanity of the piece and even a month later still come back to it. This is the kind of play that sticks to you and becomes a piece of you forever.

I am in love with this play! What a heartbreaking and beautiful story about grief and loss. Darcy's imagery and poetic language really make this play a must-read. I'd love to see it someday. (Also amazing title. It's what immediately drew me to this play)

Whoa. This play has so many surprises in it, none of which seem out of the world of the play. What a fun dark comedy!

I love this play! It's filled with surprises, realistically written, and every moment seems so organic. I also love the flexibility of the ending, how it could go either way. Makes me wish I could direct it.

This is such an important play, especially now. It gets deep into the complexity around date rape culture without holding back any punches. Aside from being super relevant, it's also beautifully written and the characters (and the circumstances) are wholly explored.

What a great two-hander! This play keeps up the tension without giving anything away too soon and without dragging on. The conversation went real while keeping the audience/reader on their toes about the heart of the issue.

Hearts of Stone is a brilliant reminder of what connects each of us beyond the limits of time and space. While exploring how grief affects us as we navigate through tragedy, the play also maintains subtle humor and wonderful dialogue. As the two storylines merged, I found myself wanting to believe in a miracle too and became incredibly moved by the magic of the play and in the honesty of how mental health is approached in modern times.

There's something really fascinating about how well Bruce is able to blend magical realism with deeply honest truths about the human condition. I never thought I would connect so strongly with a mermaid and yet, after reading this play, I keep coming back to lines that so brilliantly express what it means to be alive. What it means to connect with someone else and the simple truths of what we owe each other. Such a wonderful and highly theatrical new play.

This play has such an amazing heartbeat! In the midst of a very exciting adventure, we see a closeness and honesty that's rarely explored, even in plays without dinosaurs and time travel. This play is honestly magic.