Recommended by Emily McClain

Everything about this one-minute play is spot on and perfectly phrased. The heavy sense of exhaustion experienced by the characters with the recognition that spoiler alert-- the answer's always racism-- lands so well. Pointing out the absurdity isn't giving into fatalism though, because only when we name the things as they are can we make the kinds of changes we need to.

There's something especially delicious about how this play leaves us knowing the conclusion but not getting to *see* it completely play out. It's tantalizing and perfect, like a well-aged bourbon spiked with arsenic. Beautifully done!

I enjoyed this brilliant parody of Goldilocks and the Three Bears tremendously, and I was so impressed at the way Weaver manages to also skewer the many foibles of suburban life as we watch (and make assumptions about!) our neighbors' lives through our own miniblinds. The humor and comic timing of the dialogue is such a treat. It would be an absolute delight to see staged! And yes... porridge is a weird word.

Richter's delightful take on the "Mamet Rule" is so clever and self-aware in the very best way! Excellent work!

I really love this play! May and Raleigh’s unconventional “meet-cute” sets the story in motion and both characters have such rich inner lives it’s a joy to direct and a wonderful opportunity for actors. Totally beautiful character study!

The monologue begins as an exploration of ritual and slowly transforms into a complicated, nuanced discussion about the food-industrial complex. It's unexpected and thought-provoking!

A solidly gorgeous study in friendship, “high-deas” and deep thoughts, and David Bowie. There’s a spirit of hopefulness that infuses this short play that brightens and lifts the reader and I very much needed that today! Wonderful work!

This play is surprising in its tone by being darkly comic within the tense historical subject matter. I enjoyed the dramatization of this little-known historical figure and I appreciated Salsbury's crafting of all three characters in this play. Well done!

Under the facade of a cheerful 50's diner lurks a sinister and dangerous world. DeFrates expertly builds this world and the rachets up the tension while giving us laughably relatable characters. Moments of violence interchange with moments of philosophical whimsy. You'll never look at a lollipop the same way again.

In a world where every experience is only worthwhile as long as it is "sharable," an otherworldly trip that only exists in your own consciousness isn't gonna build your brand. Hayley St. James masterfully digs at social media influencers, consumer culture, and the need to brag about every single thing on social meda rather than just have an internal experience of ANYTHING. Truly smart satire! Great work!