Recommended by Christopher Soucy

A razor sharp side glance at a character who is one of many thorns in the crown worn by modern American Christians. Wyndham conjures a kindly hoarder with grand notions of her spiritual calling all the while emphasizing the melancholic state of affairs the nation finds itself in. It’s rare to see a great monologue for an older actress, but here’s one that has amazing depth.

Prillaman challenges you to sit through a play that will have you laughing, cringing, leaning forward, and covering eyes (but still peeking through your fingers!) and what a glorious challenge it is! The characters are fresh and familiar, the situations are foreign and notably domestic, and then there’s the blood. What’s the point if you don’t have blood? I thoroughly enjoyed this spicy play and spent a lot of time thinking “how would I do that onstage?”

This play pours into your heart until it is overflowing in the form of tears. Too easy to imagine this conversation happening too often nowadays. Dzubak crafts a believable depiction of heartbreak and loss.

A stirring portrait of PTSD and an artist’s struggle to navigate it. Joshua Hogan exposed the threshold that damaged writers spend much of their time lingering at, unsure if they have the strength to push through it. A compelling well written piece.

Hilarious. A very well paced comedic romp into the realm of repressions and the ecstasy of releasing them. I can always count on Rachel Feeny-Williams to deliver a tight, fun script. This play is a sheer delight!

Ah, yes, the dreaded “talk.” I reserved fondly telling my parents the truth about me. Ariana Rose has captures that moment brilliantly. This play provides a perfect snapshot of a theater artist in the making.

How can we deal with the stains of hate? Asher Wyndham gives us a brilliant insight to the struggle facing so many in our world. Brilliant.

What a great short play. Innocent and deeply rooted in personal mythologies. All great relationships start somewhere and Arianna Rose gives us the first meeting of what I feel is a lifelong relationship. However it plays out, this moment is a priceless moment.

“This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper.” Dzubak introduces us to a mysterious trio responsible for the fate of humankind. This is a wonderfully wry piece that takes aim at runaway progress. This could easily be a festival darling.

Ghost stories are not always “Boogedy Boogedy.” This short is a perfect representation of the casual nature of true hauntings. It’s easy to forget that the most powerful reason for a spirit to visit is love.