Recommended by Bridget O'Leary

This play investigates the impact that drones have on both the people living under them and the men and women who operate them. It isn't a play about should we use them or not - it's about what happens when we do. The play doesn't feel like it has an agenda. It's a beautiful interweaving of story telling from the perspective of a Pakistani man and a Drone pilot. It uses wonderful imagery, asks big questions of it's characters and takes us on a complex journey. It has a lot of long monologues - but still felt incredible active.

I am a big fan of McGough's work in general. His plays often have an other-worldly quality to them and this play is no different. The play takes place in a post-apocalyptic environment and investigates the strained relationship between a mother and daughter. The characters are solid and the plot, while simple in it's structure is complex in the questions it asks. The conflict in the play is strong and very active as the two women try and navigate the rules in this new, uncertain world. This is a terrific vehicle for two actresses and is simple to produce.

This play is a fun take on Tartuffe. It is a true farce - with a lot of movement and over-the-top comedy. The playwright very playfully examines the manipulative, underbelly of how politics work (or don't) in our country, the ridiculousness of the election process and how easily we are seduced by false leaders.

This is a zany, fun, farce. It is somewhat complicated to read, but it pays off on stage. Walt is able to convey a depth of character while still being over the top and pushing the limits of what we think is achievable in the staging of it. It is light at heart, but still smart.

This is a really solid play. It is surprising and complex. The characters are extremely layered. It is a psychological thriller as much as a political one. I felt very drawn to the main character and continuously drawn into the action of the play. I've also had the pleasure of seeing this in production. It is simple to produce and riveting to watch. I am a big fan of this particular writer. He creates sharply drawn worlds and whether it's a comedy or a drama, he is able to craft very smart, fully dimensional characters.

We included this play as part of our reading series in 2011 and had a really great response from our audience. It is about the intersection of art, language and love and what happens when they are all lost. The weaving of direct audience address and scenes plays well. I think Meridith has captured a very unique, complex, love story that investigates an aspect of dementia not often considered.