Recommended by Christopher Soucy

There are plays that make me want to be a better writer. Then there are those that make me want to quit writing all together. This one is both for me. Genuine genius at work here. Definitely shining a light on paths to be taken as a writer, but also a big sign that I should stop writing because Lisa’s got the writing thing covered. This is a moving, funny, thought provoking play that puts family dynamics and the call to revolution under the lens of one of the best known story in the world.

What a rapid paced murder mystery! Here we have a group of ne’er-do-wells at a secluded estate being picked off one by one in a classic whodunnit style. Every character is dripping with charisma, style, and motive. A thrilling stage mystery that gives Mousetrap a run for its money.

The accuracy of satire is usually the hallmark of the success of the satire. Here we have a painfully close to the mark representation of an increasingly emboldened hateful group. It would be much funnier if it weren’t so dreadfully relevant. Asher Wyndham has put his mad monologue skills to work on an everyday monster that we are all becoming overly familiar with.

Alliteration aside, all accolades for this awesome artistry! Author always accommodates all areas of aforementioned awesomeness. Again and again, aligning an academic approach to actor’s annunciations. Allons y!

Hilarious skewering of morning infotainment news programming and the spoiled excesses of the obscenely wealthy, this play has it all! Even a tasty dessert. Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn applies her devilish wit to a tale of beleaguered talk show hosts trying to juggle world events with cooking segments. A truly entertaining short piece that has an undercurrent of biting satire.

Friendships run deep. Here, Dan West gives us a glimpse at a friendship in crisis. A hard good-bye made all the harder by the years shared. What started out as a noble gesture becomes an impossible task as the two wrestle with the difficulty of letting go.

Nightmares are more frightening the closer they are to home. And this nightmare, constructed brilliantly by Jennifer O’Grady, is right next door. The political satire aside, this piece is an in depth examination of power run amuck. The humor is spot on, but so is the anxiety.

Always a joy to read a John Busser play. Here we tackle the coming AI apocalypse. I’ve grown to adore John’s ability to set a story into motion. It’s like being a frog in a pot of water that’s slowly coming to a boil. All the elements are present as we accept the premise, but then Busser’s sleight of hand dazzles us and has us applauding at the reveal of the trick.

Keep this guy away from the jawbones! This is an intense examination of a man whose strength is compromised by a woman and copious alcohol. Solid scene for one actor to unleash his internal aggressions.

The natural reaction to harsh reality is to create a pleasing fantasy to counter it. And when you find someone willing to embrace that fantasy with you, reality becomes subjective, secondary even. Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn has woven a beautiful web of silken threads that echo our heartstrings. A wonderful play that highlights incredible characters for young actors to challenge themselves with. Brava!