Recommended by Adam Richter

[2026-03-25]

In this possibly-but-who-knows-ripped-from-the-headlines story, Florence reminds us not to focus on the "miracle" but on the tragedy of the most consequential night of her young life. Lee Lawing has crafted a superb monologue with pathos and humanity that serves to remind us all that there's always more to the story than what we read below the headline. This is brilliant.

[2026-03-22]

Carl Hiaasen no longer owns the market on insane satirical Florida-related stories. "Abort: The Mission" is a brilliantly funny play about a tragically serious topic. Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend brings her deft comic touch and penchant for writing fully realized, complex characters to this full-length play that was an absolute hoot to read. I'd love to see this on a stage, because I fear it will be timely for longer than it should be.

[2026-03-10]

I love plays that have a twist that seems completely out of left field but actually is perfectly logical (and inevitable). Jack Levine's "Hope(Less)" is one such play. The setup — two strangers on a park bench — unfolds in endearing and heartwarming ways to deliver a holiday story that will stick with audiences. A great treat for actors and theatergoers alike. Bravo!

[2026-03-09]

"The Country Squire" deftly tackles issues of legacy, family and what it means to belong. Philip Middleton Williams expertly builds a world that the audience will recognize and populates it with layered, nuanced characters with whom we instantly identify. This is a terrific ensemble piece that tells a compelling story. I loved it.

[2026-03-03]

I've spent 20 years working in newsrooms, and all but one of the papers I worked for has stopped printing (or gone under). "Final Edition" is a poignant but never melodramatic story of what happens when the presses stop for good. There's a loss to the community, sure. But what I love about "Final Edition" is its focus on the people who spend their lives covering the community, and the loss they experience.
This is a brilliant play.

[2026-03-02]

I can think of no greater analogy to AI slop than an infinite number of monkeys banging away on typewriters. Dan West's play brilliantly satirizes our current moment and the disconnect between those who create art and those who only want to profit from it. This would be a great (and timely) addition to any short play festival. Bravo!

[2026-02-27]

This play is a quick hit of dopamine that restores your faith in humanity. It's amazing what a little kindness and paying it forward will do. I loved the turn of Rachel. I'd love to see this on a stage. Brava!

[2026-02-08]

What a terrific concept! Ghosts who haunt their living selves. Lou Jones has given us a clever and ultimately hopeful play about refusing to give in to despair.

[2026-02-06]

I love plays that recalibrate what we think about classical monsters, and Georgia Zanthopoulou brilliantly reinvents the Minotaur, adding a new dimension to the legend and making his struggle achingly relevant to our times.

[2026-02-06]

Powerful monologue about grief and the pieces of loved ones that they leave behind. Fantastic solo piece for an actor. Bravo, Debra!