Recommended by Jan Probst

What a cleverly entangled romp! The dialogue seamlessly wraps around itself in a meta theatrical maze. Nice challenge for the actors, big fun for the audience. Would love to see this on stage.

A very believable conversation between father and son, full of the requisite emotional triggers and painful reactions, drives this unique little play. I found myself desperately wanting a resolution that seemed too far out of reach. The twist at the end gave me that and so much more.

Warnings of a dystopian not-so-distant future, complete with social media police, are cleverly woven into this dark and very funny play. The wonderful bantering dialogue carries us right into this changed world, revealing just enough to keep us intrigued. Beautifully crafted, this little gem belongs on stage.

In this dark, quirky comedy, the pointed political differences of an unlikely Tinder hookup set the stage for a bizarre, yet oddly familiar, love story. With the use of song and poetry that rhymes - or not - Adam reveals his secret under unimaginable duress. As his story unfolds, the unexpected follows close behind. I was alternately engaged, humored and shocked by this little play with big feelings.

Four explicitly drawn, complicated characters drive this sad, funny, powerful play. With dark humor the story of the deluded, grieving parents unfolds, in contrast to that of the dead woman’s troubled sister and the former fiancé. At times I cringed right through the laughter. I was fortunate to see the superb reading of Shrines at the Valdez Theatre Conference. Beautiful work.

Infusing a common local setting with a strong universal message, Greg Romero brings home a very real, sometimes terrifying message. The audience participation is so organic, you feel as if you’re part of the story. Because you are.

Greg Romero’s writing does not stay within the bounds of earth or sky or imagination. In this very short, yet remarkably powerful play, the trauma of sexual abuse is given a depth and range worthy of its immeasurable impact. I witnessed the reading at the Valdez Theatre Conference and the intense effect it had on the audience. I am still stunned.

I first encountered Radio Ghosts as an actor, preparing a monologue from the play. The story challenged me in many respects, engaged my senses and encouraged me to open my perspective beyond my tiny little view of the world. Greg Romero writes big plays (regardless of their length), with universal themes tucked into a mystical viewpoint. Radio Ghosts is no exception.

One of a cycle of plays by Nicholas Walker Herbert, Remnants is set in a prison camp in a future dystopian world. A story of choices and the price of loyalty, the play hinges on the convoluted, heightened relationships of desperate prisoners planning an escape. While secrecy and trust are vital to the success of the plan, who can really be trusted? An exploration of the ways humanity prevails - or does not - under the most dire of circumstances. An intensely thought-provoking drama.

A beautifully textured, powerful piece of writing. When the Iranian poet is prevented from boarding her flight to leave the country, it seems her art and wits may provide her only defense against the oppressive guard. This highly dramatic two-character play provides moments of humor that allow us to catch our breath, while never releasing the tension of the moment. Amidst growing worldwide tensions, Growl is a play that needs to be seen.