Recommended by Christopher Soucy

It is not replacement that we need to fear from AI, it’s complacency. Once we dole out all the menial tasks and many of the not so menial tasks, what will become of our passion? Our drive? This lovely little philosophical piece balances on the razor’s edge of comedy and tragedy. Dogs and Androids, whatever would we do without them?

Who hasn’t been mesmerized by insane morning hair? Scott Sickles is feeding us a delicious relationship one sweet bite at a time, and I am here for the whole damn meal! I love the ease of Bascom and Isaac’s banter. There is a comfort to their connection. More pease!

A comedy of perspective. Feats of artistic daring-do oftentimes earns critiques on a sliding scale. It’s brilliant for the amount of time it took. It’s indulgent for the amount of energy expended. Joe Swenson gives us a delightful peak at the the process of writers sharing their work with others.

A nightmare. A reality. Combined the heart quakes at the revelation. In this collection of plays, Joe Swenson shares the harrowing saga of a stolen youth. Having read other installments in this series did not prepare me for the dread of the moment illustrated in this play. Theater is a place to exorcise demons, Joe is putting it good use in this series.

The secrets we keep are almost always the keys to knowing us better. Probably the most frightening moment of any relationship is when you are clinging on to the last secret you have worried that it will be the one that ends it all. Or the one you wanted to keep all to yourself. John Mabey writes a complex moment that reads so smoothly you barely realize it’s over at lights out. Brilliant work by a brilliant playwright.

Sickles whiplash. It’s a real condition. And it’s serious. It happens when you read one Scott Sickles play that delves into the darkest pits of modern American life and follow it by reading a romcom meetcute for the ages. Sickles has produced a slice of romance with a drizzle of undeniable charm and two big scoops of wonderfully defined characters. The result is a perfectly sweet treat that has you craving for more!

Scott Sickles picks at the scars of modern society with razor sharp claws. The effect is not just pain, it’s a deep resonating familiarity with the causes of such scars. Being a parent of a trans child and the son of conservative parents, I felt the dread of this play in my bones. Harrowing and all to close to home, this play rings a terrifying bell.

An ode to the perfect date. In a time where wants are complicated, distracting, and often times linked to big ticket items like money, real estate, or love, Miranda Jonte gives us a want that harks to a season, a time, a feeling of comfort, warmth, and satisfaction.

Sam Heyman has distilled the burden of expectations that the neurodivergent constantly wrestles with. A perfect monologue for any actor to dive into. Sure to be an audience pleaser wherever it is performed.

A harrowing account of survival. Long after the ordeal, the wounds still open without prompting. A great short piece about identity, grief, and the burden of being hurt by someone you loved.