Recommended by Alexander Perez

Y Tu Abuela unwinds it's character's pasts, presents, and futures in an emotional cage match fit for the history books. An intimate and harrowing personal narrative sends tension ricocheting off the page; gripping you tighter and tighter until you reach the thrilling cliffhanger. How can we move forward if our past shackles us to destructive patterns? How can you save the one you love if they're blind to their own annihilation? Is there a point where the only person you can save is yourself? Trauma, grief, and Santeria collide in this explosive opus.

A razor sharp adaptation of an absurdist classic that not only does justice to the original but elevates the themes in a way that makes them painfully relevant to the modern age. Strikingly funny and deliriously madcap; this piece is undeniable genius.

A deliciously absurd and wacky play that evolves what would otherwise be a rote tale of struggling with parental approval into a sci-fi romp that effortlessly blends Kaufman-esque tension with Mystery Science Theater 3000 camp and hijinx. All we want is to be loved and supported by our parents, even if they're bloodthirsty robots hell bent on destruction.

Smith's take on Comedy of Errors is a searing look at the exposed underbelly of the American heartland turned up to eleven. An unflinching dissection of predominantly white communities and the power of sheer ignorance in the face of indisputable truth. Controversial, infuriating, but most importantly painfully funny.

Read this play if you dare.

The best gamblers know when to cash in their chips and cut their losses, Ginny's no different. Smith's exploration of suicide is pragmatic and earnest. Does it get any better than this? Do I even want to find out?

What begins as a divinely oddball comedy evolves effortlessly into a manic meditation on loss, love, self-worth, and redemption.

A play that takes tender care in exploring the full spectrum of it’s character’s experiences and motivations. Painful revelations are expertly disguised behind playful yet earnest dialogue that shines. This grounds the multi-dimensional odyssey in a collective truth which comforts as deeply as it cuts.

Gonzalez y Perez has packed a universe into 66 pages that challenges the audience to face growth and accountability with an open heart. Those who don't will face the known consequences.

Holy moly. Not an inch of page is wasted here. Malakhow's brutal examination of identity and respectability politics reinforces their sheer mastery of the craft. I can't say anything anyone else hasn't said, just contributing to the chorus singing the praises of this fantastic play.

A deeply moving journey through Gonzalez's life experience that depicts healing from trauma in an honest, direct, and caring manner. A necessary reckoning for fathers everywhere.

When the horrors of reality clash with the distorted landscape of a child's dream, young Marisa gets a crash course in leftist theory courtesy of the iconic revolutionary herself. Clever, absurd, and direct, this punchy piece gets to the heart of the matter and refuses to mince words. Ya dig?

A sweet but firm comedy that pulls no punches when the going gets tough. A stellar meditation on personal boundaries, growth, and the capital-W Work that goes into a successful long term relationship. Espinosa regards her characters with tender sympathy in their worst moments but doesn't spare them the rod when they step out of line. A breath of fresh air for the genre.